10 Facts About Katchatheevu Island

Author: DNP News Desk Date: 01/04/24

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Uninhabited Island

Katchatheevu Island is an uninhabited Island in Sri Lanka which means nobody lives there.

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India and Sri Lanka Border

This Island is located between, Sri Lanka and Rameswaram, India.

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Owned By?

Earlier, it was owned by the Ramnad Kingdom of Ramanathapuram Rameshwaram.

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St. Antony Shrine

St. Anotony Shrine is the only building on the island. It was named after Antony of Padua who was considered a patron saint of seafarers by Christians.

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No Passport

The Citizens of India and Sri Lanka don't require a passport for visiting the island.

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Oldest Name

The oldest known name of the island is Kacci and it is mentioned in the Rameswaram Inscription of King Nissanka Malla.

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British Use

British used the island for naval gunnery practice in 1920.

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Fishermen 

This island has been traditionally used by Tamil Nadu and Sri Lankan Tamil Fishermen.

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Ownership Dispute 

The ownership dispute of the island arose in 1920 and remained until 1974.

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Anthony Church Festival

Anthony Church's Festival, a signifant festival for fishermen.

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MI captain Hardik Pandya's Lavish Car Collection

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