Martandam History
Martandam India / Tamil Nadu / Kuzhithurai / Martandamis the second biggest town next to Nagercoil & also a major trade centre across National Highway (NH 47) in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India, at the border with Kerala. Originally called Thoduvetty, it was a portion of Kanyakumari district which was added to the state of Tamil Nadu on November 1, 1956. Martandam may have gotten its name from the ruler of Travancore, MarthandamaVarma. Martandam is famous for honey, cashew nut processing, rubber and hand-embroidered motifs. The area is full of greenery, and there is a river adjoining. It is also a major trade center due to its location bordering Kerala. Marthandam is base to the Nesamony Memorial Christian College and the Victory Embroidery School. The latter provides work to women skilled in the art of ...