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	\| caption = The lighthouse in 2016		\| caption = The lighthouse in 2016
	\| location = Kovilthottam, [[Kollam district\|Kollam]], [[India]]		\| location = Kovilthottam, [[Kollam district\|Kollam]], [[India]]
	\| coordinates = {{coord\|8.984715\|76.524523\|format=dms\|display=inline,title}}		\| coordinates = {{coord\|8.984715\|76.524523\|format=dms\|type:landmark_region:IN\|display=inline,title}}
	\| yearbuilt = 1953 (first)		\| yearbuilt = 1953 (first)
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	\| marking = black tower with a horizontal white band, black lantern		\| marking = black tower with a horizontal white band, black lantern
	\| shape = square tower with balcony and lantern		\| shape = square tower with balcony and lantern
	\| height = {{convert\|18\|m}}<ref name="Kerala_bizhat">{{cite web \|url=http://www.dgll.nic.in/WriteReadData/Publication/Publication_Pdf_File/LighthousesofIndia(2).pdf \|title=Indian Lighthouses – An overview \|access-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218163515/http://www.dgll.nic.in/WriteReadData/Publication/Publication_Pdf_File/LighthousesofIndia(2).pdf \|archive-date=18 December 2014 \|url-status=live}}</ref>		\| height = {{convert\|18\|m}}
	\| focalheight = {{convert\|20\|m}} above [[mean sea level\|MSL]]		\| focalheight = {{convert\|20\|m}} above [[mean sea level\|MSL]]
	\| lens = 250 mm 4th order cut & polished drum optic inside 1.8 m diameter Lantern House (BBT)		\| lens = 250 mm 4th order cut & polished drum optic inside 1.8 m diameter Lantern House (BBT)
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	'''Kovilthottam Lighthouse''' is situated at Kovilthottam in [[Kollam district]] of [[Kerala]]. The 18-meter tall [[lighthouse]] tower is painted with black and white alternating bands.<ref name="Lighthouses">{{Cite web \|url=http://kerala.bizhat.com/lighthouses.html \|title=Lighthouses in Kerala \|access-date=19 September 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319042907/http://kerala.bizhat.com/lighthouses.html \|archive-date=19 March 2015 \|url-status=live}}</ref> ~~The lighthouse has been provided to serve~~ the ~~Port~~ of ~~[[Neendakara]] situated at~~ the ~~entrance to [[Ashtamudi Lake\|Ashtamudi Backwaters]].~~		'''Kovilthottam Lighthouse''' is situated at Kovilthottam in [[Kollam district]] of [[Kerala]]. The 18-meter-tall [[lighthouse]] tower is painted with black and white alternating bands.<ref name="Lighthouses">{{Cite web \|url=http://kerala.bizhat.com/lighthouses.html \|title=Lighthouses in Kerala \|access-date=19 September 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319042907/http://kerala.bizhat.com/lighthouses.html \|archive-date=19 March 2015 \|url-status=live}}</ref> Operated by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, the lighthouse features a 70 W LED light with a range of 15 nautical miles and the characteristic Fl (3) W 15s.

	~~== Location ==~~
	~~Kovilthottam Lighthouse is situated at [[Kollam Metropolitan Area]]. It is about 20 km away from [[Kollam]] city centre.~~
	* [[Chavara]] – 2.6 km
	* [[Neendakara]] – 8.6 km
	*Karunagappally - 10 km
	* [[Tangasseri Lighthouse]] – 15.~~2 km~~
	* [[Kollam]] – 20 km
	* [[Paravur, Kollam\|Paravur]] – 40.7 km

	== History ==		== History ==
	~~Before~~ the ~~construction~~ of ~~Kovilthottam~~, ~~there was~~ a ~~flag mast at this location. Later~~, a ~~wooden tower was constructed here~~. ~~A blinking DA gas~~ light ~~was installed on 14 February 1953~~. ~~This temporary arrangement was~~ replaced ~~later in 1960–1961 after the completion~~ of ~~the masonry tower~~. The ~~emergency~~ source ~~was replaced by 12V 100W Halogen lamp in~~ a ~~200 mm optic outside~~ the lantern ~~on 14 February 1999~~.<ref>{{~~cite~~ web \|url=~~http~~://www.dgll.nic.in/~~WriteReadData~~/~~Publication~~/~~Publication_Pdf_File~~/~~LighthousesofIndia(2)~~.pdf ~~\|title=Indian Lighthouses – An overview \|publisher=DGLL India~~ \|access-date=~~2 April 2015~~ \|~~archive-url~~=~~https://web~~.~~archive~~.~~org~~/~~web/20141218163515/http~~://www.~~dgll~~.~~nic~~.in/~~WriteReadData~~/~~Publication~~/~~Publication_Pdf_File~~/~~LighthousesofIndia(2).pdf~~ \|~~archive-~~date=~~18 December 2014~~ \|~~url-status~~=~~live~~}}</ref>		== Structure & Technical Specifications ==
			The Kovilthottam Lighthouse stands on the Arabian Sea coast near the mouth of the [[Ashtamudi Lake]]. The lighthouse was constructed to aid navigation for vessels entering the [[Neendakara]] and [[Chavara]] backwaters, which are vital for the local fishing and cashew industries. The tower is a cylindrical concrete structure with a height of 18 meters (59 ft), painted with black and white horizontal bands, and topped by a red lantern. The focal plane of the light is situated 17 meters above mean sea level. The lighthouse originally used an oil-based light source, later replaced by an electronic flasher powered by solar energy. The current light characteristic is Fl (3) W 15s, meaning three white flashes every 15 seconds, with a range of 15 nautical miles. The light source is a 70 W LED, and the lantern uses a 6-panel optic manufactured by [[J. Stone & Co\|M/s J. Stone & Co. Ltd.]], UK.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Kovilthottam Light house DGLL \|url=https://www.dgll.nic.in/sites/default/files/2022-12/Master%20Ledger%20Cochin%2014.pdf \|access-date=11 July 2025 \|website=dgll.nic.in}}</ref> The structure includes a service room and gallery, and is operated and maintained by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) under [[Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways]].<ref>{{Cite book \|url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Indian_Journal_of_Radio_Space_Physics/nN76foOYsGwC \|title=Indian Journal of Radio & Space Physics \|date=1994 \|publisher=Council of Scientific & Industrial Research \|page=257 \|language=en}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==
			{{Portal\|India\|Engineering}}
	* [[List of lighthouses in India]]		* [[List of lighthouses in India]]

	== References ==		== References ==
	{{Reflist}}		<ref>{{cite web \|title=Indian Lighthouses – An overview \|url=http://www.dgll.nic.in/WriteReadData/Publication/Publication_Pdf_File/LighthousesofIndia(2).pdf \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218163515/http://www.dgll.nic.in/WriteReadData/Publication/Publication_Pdf_File/LighthousesofIndia(2).pdf \|archive-date=18 December 2014 \|access-date=2 April 2015 \|publisher=DGLL India}}</ref>{{Reflist}}

	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* {{Lighthouse Digest\|6315}}		* {{Lighthouse Digest\|6315}}
	*		* {{Commons category-inline\|Kovilthottam Lighthouse\|position=left}}
	* {{ARLHS link}}		* {{ARLHS link}}

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	~~{{Portal\|India\|Engineering}}~~
	* [[List of lighthouses in India]]		* [[List of lighthouses in India]]

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	{{~~short~~ description\|Lighthouse in Kerala, India}}		{{Short description\|Lighthouse in Kerala, India}}
	{{Use dmy dates\|date=September 2018}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=September 2018}}
	{{Use Indian English\|date=September 2018}}		{{Use Indian English\|date=September 2018}}
	{{Infobox lighthouse		{{Infobox lighthouse
	~~\| name = Kovilthottam Lighthouse~~
	\| image_name = Kovilthottam Lighthouse, Nov 2016.jpg		\| image_name = Kovilthottam Lighthouse, Nov 2016.jpg
	\| caption = The lighthouse in 2016		\| caption = The lighthouse in 2016
	\| location = Kovilthottam, [[Kollam district\|Kollam]], [[India]]		\| location = Kovilthottam, [[Kollam district\|Kollam]], [[India]]
	~~\| pushpin_map = Kerala~~
	~~\| pushpin = lighthouse~~
	~~\| pushpin_map_caption = Kerala~~
	\| coordinates = {{coord\|8.984715\|76.524523\|format=dms\|display=inline,title}}		\| coordinates = {{coord\|8.984715\|76.524523\|format=dms\|display=inline,title}}
	~~\| coordinates_footnotes =~~
	\| yearbuilt = 1953 (first)		\| yearbuilt = 1953 (first)
	\| yearlit = 1962		\| yearlit = 1962
	~~\| automated =~~
	~~\| yeardeactivated =~~
	\| foundation = reinforced concrete		\| foundation = reinforced concrete
	\| construction = masonry tower		\| construction = masonry tower
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	\| focalheight = {{convert\|20\|m}} above [[mean sea level\|MSL]]		\| focalheight = {{convert\|20\|m}} above [[mean sea level\|MSL]]
	\| lens = 250 mm 4th order cut & polished drum optic inside 1.8 m diameter Lantern House (BBT)		\| lens = 250 mm 4th order cut & polished drum optic inside 1.8 m diameter Lantern House (BBT)
	~~\| currentlens =~~
	\| intensity = 500W halogen lamp (220/250 volt) AC		\| intensity = 500W halogen lamp (220/250 volt) AC
	\| range = {{convert\|15\|nmi}}		\| range = {{convert\|15\|nmi}}
	\| characteristic = Fl W 5s.		\| characteristic = Fl W 5s.
	~~\| admiralty = F0710~~
	~~\| NGA = 27512~~
	\| ARLHS = IND-096<ref>{{cite web \|title=Tangassery Point Light, Quilon/Kollam \|work=World List of Lights (WLOL) \|publisher=Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society \|url=http://wlol.arlhs.com/lighthouse/IND96.html \|access-date=27 March 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402190614/http://wlol.arlhs.com/lighthouse/IND96.html \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|url-status=live}}</ref>
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	* [[Chavara]] – 2.6 km		* [[Chavara]] – 2.6 km
	* [[Neendakara]] – 8.6 km		* [[Neendakara]] – 8.6 km
	*Karunagappally - ~~10km~~		*Karunagappally - 10 km
	* [[Tangasseri Lighthouse]] – 15.2 km		* [[Tangasseri Lighthouse]] – 15.2 km
	* [[Kollam]] – 20 km		* [[Kollam]] – 20 km
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	~~{{stack\|~~{{Portal\|India\|Engineering}}}}		{{Portal\|India\|Engineering}}
	* [[List of lighthouses in India]]		* [[List of lighthouses in India]]

	== References ==		== References ==
	{{~~reflist~~}}		{{Reflist}}

	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* {{Lighthouse Digest\|6315}}		* {{Lighthouse Digest\|6315}}
	{{Commons category\|Kovilthottam Lighthouse\|position=left}}		* {{Commons category-inline\|Kovilthottam Lighthouse\|position=left}}
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	[[Category:Lighthouses in Kerala]]		[[Category:Lighthouses in Kerala]]

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{{short description|Lighthouse in Kerala, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}
{{Infobox lighthouse
| name = Kovilthottam Lighthouse
| image_name = Kovilthottam Lighthouse, Nov 2016.jpg
| caption = The lighthouse in 2016
| location = Kovilthottam, [[Kollam district|Kollam]], [[India]]
| pushpin_map = Kerala
| pushpin = lighthouse
| pushpin_map_caption = Kerala
| coordinates = {{coord|8.984715|76.524523|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates_footnotes =
| yearbuilt = 1953 (first)
| yearlit = 1962
| automated =
| yeardeactivated =
| foundation = reinforced concrete
| construction = masonry tower
| marking = black tower with a horizontal white band, black lantern
| shape = square tower with balcony and lantern
| height = {{convert|18|m}}<ref name="Kerala_bizhat">{{cite web |url=http://www.dgll.nic.in/WriteReadData/Publication/Publication_Pdf_File/LighthousesofIndia(2).pdf |title=Indian Lighthouses – An overview |access-date=2 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218163515/http://www.dgll.nic.in/WriteReadData/Publication/Publication_Pdf_File/LighthousesofIndia(2).pdf |archive-date=18 December 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>
| focalheight = {{convert|20|m}} above [[mean sea level|MSL]]
| lens = 250 mm 4th order cut & polished drum optic inside 1.8 m diameter Lantern House (BBT)
| currentlens =
| intensity = 500W halogen lamp (220/250 volt) AC
| range = {{convert|15|nmi}}
| characteristic = Fl W 5s.
| admiralty = F0710
| NGA = 27512
| ARLHS = IND-096<ref>{{cite web |title=Tangassery Point Light, Quilon/Kollam |work=World List of Lights (WLOL) |publisher=Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society |url=http://wlol.arlhs.com/lighthouse/IND96.html |access-date=27 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402190614/http://wlol.arlhs.com/lighthouse/IND96.html |archive-date=2 April 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref>
| USCG =
}}

'''Kovilthottam Lighthouse''' is situated at Kovilthottam in [[Kollam district]] of [[Kerala]]. The 18-meter tall [[lighthouse]] tower is painted with black and white alternating bands.<ref name="Lighthouses">{{Cite web |url=http://kerala.bizhat.com/lighthouses.html |title=Lighthouses in Kerala |access-date=19 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319042907/http://kerala.bizhat.com/lighthouses.html |archive-date=19 March 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> The lighthouse has been provided to serve the Port of [[Neendakara]] situated at the entrance to [[Ashtamudi Lake|Ashtamudi Backwaters]].

== Location ==
Kovilthottam Lighthouse is situated at [[Kollam Metropolitan Area]]. It is about 20 km away from [[Kollam]] city centre.
* [[Chavara]] – 2.6 km
* [[Neendakara]] – 8.6 km
*Karunagappally - 10km
* [[Tangasseri Lighthouse]] – 15.2 km
* [[Kollam]] – 20 km
* [[Paravur, Kollam|Paravur]] – 40.7 km

== History ==
Before the construction of Kovilthottam, there was a flag mast at this location. Later, a wooden tower was constructed here. A blinking DA gas light was installed on 14 February 1953. This temporary arrangement was replaced later in 1960–1961 after the completion of the masonry tower. The emergency source was replaced by 12V 100W Halogen lamp in a 200 mm optic outside the lantern on 14 February 1999.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dgll.nic.in/WriteReadData/Publication/Publication_Pdf_File/LighthousesofIndia(2).pdf |title=Indian Lighthouses – An overview |publisher=DGLL India |access-date=2 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218163515/http://www.dgll.nic.in/WriteReadData/Publication/Publication_Pdf_File/LighthousesofIndia(2).pdf |archive-date=18 December 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>

== See also ==
{{stack|{{Portal|India|Engineering}}}}
* [[List of lighthouses in India]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Lighthouse Digest|6315}}
{{Commons category|Kovilthottam Lighthouse|position=left}}

{{Lighthouses in Kerala|state=expanded}}
{{Kollam |state=collapsed}}

[[Category:Lighthouses in Kerala]]
[[Category:Lighthouses completed in 1953]]
[[Category:1953 establishments in Travancore–Cochin]]
[[Category:Towers completed in 1961]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Kollam]]

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