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Dhanushkodi, a ghost town, has become a home away from home for 22 families like this one, fleeing Sri Lanka in the face of the economic crisis. Dhanushkodi is on the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu. It is 24 kilometres west of Talaimannar in Sri Lanka, separated by the ocean. Despite being an abandoned town, it is a land of promise for many Sri Lankan refugees. From Dhanushkodi, they reach Mandapam town in Ramanathapuram district where they will settle. They make their way into the camp where a new life awaits. They find jobs in Ramanathapuram or venture into other parts of Tamil Nadu. The camp in Mandapam has been a safe haven for many Sri Lankans who escaped to India since 2005 - their only hope after fleeing a war-torn nation. This camp was originally set up by the Sri Lankan government in 1917. It was a quarantine camp for labourers from different parts of Tamil Nadu, who were being taken by the British government to work in tea estates in Sri Lanka. Dhanushkodi is also popular among tourists. Ruined buildings and skeletons of a once alive town attract them. Shacks that sell trinkets and curries with the fresh catch from the sea entice the tourists as well. Flamingos also visit Dhanushodi in September to enjoy their share of the ocean’s offerings. Olive ridleys can be found nesting here in May. Before the deadly cyclone of 1964 ravaged Dhanushkodi, it was a bustling town. A ferry service once linked Dhanushkodi and Talaimannar as part of the Indo-Ceylon Railway service. With every cyclone and crisis, a bit of Dhanushkodi gets destroyed. Amidst the ruins, there is still hope left. Another family waits across the ocean to take a perilous ride towards survival. Thank you for watching our video! Voiceover & Production: Ananyaa Videos: Balachandran Reporting: Beulah Rose You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter:   / the_hindu   Instagram:   / the_hindu   #Dhanushkodi #Srilankaneconomiccrisis #Srilanka #TamilNadu