Thovalai is a small village located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India. The area is well known in India for its production of flowers, especially jasmine. The taluk was among several in Thiruvananthapuram district that with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 were transferred from Thiruvananthapuram district, Travancore-Cochin State to the newly created Kanyakumari district of Madras State (the latter later renamed as Tamil Nadu State). History Thovalai Taluk was part of the Princely state Travancore Kingdom, the latter which subsequently became part of the then Travancore-Cochin State. Part of The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 aligned state boundaries on linguistic affiliations. Thovalai, Kalkulam, Vilavancode, and Agastheeswaram Taluks were transferred from Thiruvananthapuram District of the Travancore-Cochin State to Kanyakumari district, Madras State. Madras was later renamed as Tamil Nadu). Religions Temples Sree Mutharaman Thirukovil, Vadakoor Thovalai This temple has as its main deity, goddess Mutharamman (முத்தாரம்மன்). This temple belongs to Vellalar (வேளாளர் சமுதாயம்). Thovalai Azhagiya Kanni Vinayagar Temple and Sree Mutharamman Temple This temple has as its main god, Ganesha. It was built by Azhagiya Nambia Pillai. Thovalai sree Devi mutharamman koil temple krishnan puthoor this temple has as its near flower market. Thovalai, Thevar Nager Arulmigu Madanthburan Thirukovil This temple has as its main gods Varashakthi Vinayagar (வரசக்தி விநாயகர்), Madanthaburan (மாடன்தம்புரான்) and Eswari Amman (ஈஸ்வரி அம்மன்). The temple belongs to Mukkulathor (தேவர் சமுதாயம்) Chekergiri Subramaniaswamy Thirukovil One of the oldest temples in Thovalai.It is located above the mountain. This temple has its main god Murugan. The main function of this temple was Soorasamharam. It was the main and grand temple function in Thovalai. The function held on October or November month Every year. Sree Mutharaman Thirukovil, Vadakoor Thovalai. This temple has as its main deity, goddess Mutharamman (முத்தாரம்மன்). This temple belongs to Vellalar (வேளாளர் சமுதாயம்). Flower industry Thovalai and the surrounding area is involved in the fresh flower industry for sale to domestic and foreign markets. The variety of white Jasmine flower (locally called 'Pichchi Vellai' or 'Pichchip poo') is a rarity with a unique scent. It is somewhat similar to 'Jaathi Malligai' which is grown elsewhere. The village people are quite active throughout the day with the flower business. Especially, the ladies at home are employed in this work and earn a substantial income. This increases the economy of the whole family and also the confidence level of the women. The Government of India is planning