Sundarapandiapuram is a panchayat town in Tenkasi district, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its ancient temples and scenic beauty. It is a popular setting for many Tamil films and regional sitcoms.
The main economy of this village is farming and cattle farming. The main crops are rice paddy, sunflower seeds, green chilly, onion, and coconut farming. Cattle farming involves food requirements like milk and another for labour purposes like ploughing, irrigation, etc
The critically and commercially successful Tamil movie Roja was also shot here. Later, many films have been produced in this area, such as , Karuthamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Gentleman, Mudhalvan, Anniyan, Satyam, Sivapathikaram, Vettai, Avan Ivan,Dharmadurai,Seema Raja,Vedi,Sindubadh and many more.
lTourists usually plan a one-day tour to Sundarapandiapuram and visit the sunflower fields early in the morning to get the best views.
The Rukmani Sathyabama Sameda Sri Rajagopala Swamy temple is the oldest temple in the town of Sundarapandiapuram and is said to be around 4000 years old. The idol of Raja Gopala in the temple premises is said to belong to Sage Kanwar’s ashram. Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwarar temple and Sri Mupadathi Amman temple are the other famous temples of the town.
How to Reach
Sundaripandiapuram is around 14 kilometres away from Tenkasi It takes around 20 minutes to reach Sundaripandiapuram from Tenkasi. The quickest way to travel is by a cab, which might cost you around INR 400- INR 500.
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