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City in Tamil Nadu, India
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Nagercoil (நாகர்கோயில் Nāgarkōyil) is a city in Tamil Nadu, India. It's the southernmost city on the Indian mainland.
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The namesake of Nagercoil, with Nagaraja as its principal deity. The devout traditionally offer milk to this "King of Snakes".
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, in the Kottar locality, was established in 1600 AD. St.Francis Xavier stayed here and the church was built on the land which St. Xavier was awarded by the Venad king.
very scenic village with rivers and hills all around
Rajagopal Bakery
Authentic sweets and snacks. Lala Sweets in Nagercoil.
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