Thoothukudi district

Think all deserts are golden? Think again! Tucked away in Tamil Nadu, Theri Kaadu is South India’s hidden red sand wonder. Sculpted by time and wind, this rare landscape is more than just breathtaking—it holds secrets of Earth’s past, making it a must-visit for nature lovers and curious explorers alike!

Shakhti Vel, a fisherman from Tamil Nadu, runs a YouTube channel called Thoothukudi Meenavan to vlog about the lives and struggles of his community.

District Collector Sandeep Nanduri would frequently receive petitions for jobs from the differently-abled. Realising that it wasn't possible to provide government jobs to everyone, he decided to enable them to run their own venture!

Born to Jagaveera Kattabomman and Arumugathammal on 3 January 1760, Veerapandiya Kattabomman belonged to the Bommu and Aathi Kattabomman clan in the village of Panchalankurichi in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu.

The temple is amongst the few religious sites in the country to have been accredited with ISO certification