Kovilthottam Lighthouse

The Kovilthottam Lighthouse is located in Kerala's Kollam district in Kovilthottam. An alternate pattern of black and white bands is painted on the 18-meter-tall lighthouse tower.The lighthouse is available to service the Port of Neendakara, which is located near the Ashtamudi Backwaters' entrance.

The site of Kovilthottam's construction used to be occupied by a flag pole. A wooden tower was later built here. On February 14th, 1953, a blinking DA gas light was placed. After the masonry tower was finished in 1960–1961, this temporary construction was replaced. On February 14th, 1999, a 12V 100W halogen bulb in a 200 mm optic was installed outside the lantern to serve as the emergency supply.