Devipattinam is an ancient coastal town and a port, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

The coastal line of Devipattinam is formed by series of small bays and finest coral reefs in Thiruppaalaikudi.

With the advent of the surface transport the Merchant Navies faded away and Devipattinam ceased to be a harbour and port.

The Arab descendants are called Maraikayars and are found all over the coastal regions of India and Sri Lanka.

[2] This enabled the people of Devipattinam to span the globe and find new riches in the Gulf, Far East, Americas and Europe.