Kayatharu is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated along National Highway 7 (NH7) between Tirunelveli and Kovilpatti.
Kayatharu, also referred to as Kayathar, is situated about 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Tirunelveli on the way to Madurai. Kattabomman, one of the earliest opponent of British rule in India, was hanged on a Tamarind tree, by the British in 1799 in Kayathar. A memorial has been built here by the Tamil Nadu government for Kattabomman.
Kayatharu means "bitter river", from Aaru (Tamil for river) and kayarpu/kasappu (Tamil for bitter). This name may refer to the river flowing through the town or was attributed to sri Godhandaramar who always wore a thulasi malai (in English "basil garland" which has a bitter taste) and whose temple is located on the banks of the river.
Historical events
The last Pandiya King Marthanda Varman fought and lost to the Nayakar Dynasty at Kayathar.
King Veera Pandiya Kattabomman, whose fort was located near Kayathar (Panchalan kurichi), was hanged by the British in this place. The king's statue was built in Kayathar by Tamil cinema actor Sivaji Ganeshan.
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