government of Tamil Nadu has listed this place as tourist place. Sankarankoil is situated west of Kovilpatti. It is the site of temple of Sankara Narayanar and Gomathiamman and attracts pilgrims and devotees from the surrounding districts. The Adithapasu festival attracts large crowds every year during July or August. Festivals The Chithirai festival of the Shenbagavalli Poovananathar temple is celebrated annually in mid-April marking the start of Tamil New Year. Ugadhi is celebrated among Telugu speaking people. Cuisine "Kadalai mittai" i.e. (Peanut candy/Chikki) is the signature dish of the town. It attracts people from all part of the world. Large quantities get exported to Southeast Asia, Europe and the US.It has got GI(Geographical Indication) tag from GOI in 2020 Similarly Kaisuthu muruku, Karuppatti Mithai and Karasevu are also notable food in the Kovilpatti region. Asiacandy is popular and famous for peanutcandy. Transport By Air St. Bobgalie's Airport a small, unused airport which is rarely used as a helipad. By Rail Kovilpatti Railway Station has three platforms with stoppings for all Major Express and passenger trains. In view of the doubling of tracks between Madurai and Thoothukudi/Nagercoil, the Railway station By Road Kovilpatti is connected by Road number NH 44. It has two bus stations, Arignar Anna bus stand & the new bus stand. Anna bus stand is within the town, new bus stand is in highway number NH 44. Education Polytechnic Lakshmi Ammal polytechnic college Engineering Colleges National Engineering College Unnamalai Institute of Technology Arts and Science Colleges Unnamalai Arts and Science college G. Venkataswamy Naidu College of Arts and Science(Autonomous) K.R. College of Arts and Science S.S. Duraisamy Nadar Mariammal College Punitha Ohm College of Education Govt Arts & Science College Others Oscar Institute Of Science And Management Annai Theresa Paramedical College Stadium SDAT Astroturf Hockey Stadium International Field Hockey Stadium- Kovilpatti 628501 Research Centre Kovilpatti Veterinary Research Centre Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Animal Care Veterinary Hospital, Kovilpatti-628501 References External links Homepage of Kovilpatti Municipality Thoothukudi District Official Webpage Cities and towns in Thoothukudi district