Travel Tamil Nadu

Travel Tamil Nadu - Part 1

The historical backdrop of Tamizhagam retreats around 5000 years and that's only the tip of the iceberg. It is the origination of Dravidian culture in India . The Chera, Chola and Pandya ruled the Dravidian nation from which present day Tamil Nadu framed.

In the fourth Century A.D. the Pallavas of Kanchipuram, turned into the rulers. They commanded the area for a long time. The ascent of Muslim power in India had its effect on Tamil Nadu. The foundation of the East India Company at Madras in 1639 was a vital part ever

At the point when India achieved autonomy in 1947, the Madras area, including Tamil Nadu and parts of Kerala in the west and Andhra Pradesh in the north proceeded as the State of Madras. Be that as it may the interest for a different Telugu talking state urged

The Government of India to bifurcate the state into two, into the Telugu-talking Andhra Pradesh and Tamil-talking Tamil Nadu. The old capital Madras city was held by the new Madras state. Tamil Nadu is a place where there is numerous celebrations.

January marks the start of the celebration season in the state. Pongal is the first celebration and it is commended with much eagerness. It is the harvest celebration of Tamil Nadu. "Pongal" is really the name of a rice and lentil dish cooked in Tamil Nadu, and on this bubbly day Pongal is cooked.

It is commended on January 14, every year. Truth be told, four celebrations are commended in Tamil Nadu for four successive days in that week. Bhogi is commended on January 13, Pongal on Jan 14, Maattu Pongal on Jan 15, and Kannum Pongal and Thiruvalluvar Day on Jan 16.

Destinations

A. Chennai - Gateway To South

This city is frequently called the social capital of India for its profound established customs and long legacy. Chennai is a city more youthful than its picture. More than whatever other city in India, it is a genuine impression of this current nation's differences.

In a period compass of a little more than 350 years, Chennai has bloomed into an enchanting city that has a huge heart and is exceptionally inviting.

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1. Fortress St. George

Fortress St. George Fort st.George possesses pride of spot and conspicuousness in Chennai. This bastion inferred its name structure St. George, the supporter holy person of England. The State Legislature and the Secretariat are placed inside this fortress .

The St. Mary's Church, the most established Anglican Church in India constructed in 1680 is arranged here. The headstones in its yard are a portion of the most established British gravestones in India.

The weddings of Robert Clive and Governor Elihu Yale, who later established the celebrated Yale University in the U.S.A were solemnized in this old prayerhouse.

2. The Marina Beach

The Marina Beach, the pride of Chennai is the second longest shoreline on the planet and has a wide sandy shore. Arranged on the shoreline, are the Samadhis or commemorations devoted to C.N.Annadurai and M.G.Ramachandran, both previous Chief Ministers of the state.

They draw in a great many guests ordinary. Probably the most delightful structures in Chennai, for example, the University of Madras, the Senate House, Chepauk Palace, Presidency College and the Ice House are spotted on the shoreline drive.

3. Santhome Cathedral Basilica

Santhome Cathedral Basilica  Santhome at the southern end of the Marina gets its name from St.Thomas, the missionary of Jesus who is accepted to have come to India at some point amid 52 A.D.

It is accepted he was slaughtered on St. Thomas Mount just outside the city in 78 AD and his remaining parts entombed in Santhome shoreline where a congregation was later assembled. Quite a long while later, another church was manufactured further inland and his mortal remains were exchanged here.

Chennai's most current pride is the Tidel Park, the home for the Information Technology Industry. It is spread more than 1.28 million sq.ft. of developed range. The Tidel Park is an engineering wonder and houses a few expansive national and universal programming organizations in its premises.

4. Commemorations of Gandhi, Rajaji, Kamaraj & Bhaktavatsalam.

These four commemorations are arranged east of Raj Bhavan, the Governor's Residence.

5. Vivekananda House & Museum 

The state government had rented this building Sri Ramakrishna Mission. It is a forcing structure on the Marina along the South Beach Road. It was developed in 1842 to store ice squares foreign from the USA by the Tudor Ice Company and the business proceeded until 1874,

When the ice started to be created by regional standards. This is the reason it is called Ice House. Later Bilagiri Iyengar bought this building in 1885 and called it "Manor Kernon.". In 1897 Swami Vivekananda went by this city and stayed in this noteworthy building from February 6 to 15 in 1897

Thus,  on his approach to Calcutta, after his acclaimed discourse at Chicago for the Parliament of Religions. The Government assumed control over the building in 1930 and in 1963 it was named after Vivekananda.

On the eve of his Centenary Celebrations, in 1999 the building was remodeled and the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu uncovered the sage's statue on the twentieth December 1999. Photos portraying the recorded happenings connected with his life and books about him and his own particular composed works are in plain view and sold here in the Museum.

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6. Chengalpattu

The TTDC gives sailing offices to the travelers in the lovely lake at Chengalpattu.

7. Pulicat  

It is India's second biggest saline water tidal pond, and is found 60 km north of Chennai. The Pulicat Lake is a reproducing ground for uncommon winged creatures. vedanthangal-winged creature It comprises of around 16 island towns and 30 bordering the lake.

The lake offers a decent potential for eco- tourism. The foremost flying creatures that visit Pulicat lake are the flamingo and heron. Around 15,000 of these fledglings visit Pulicat consistently.

8. Mamallapuram 

It is around 60 kms from Chennai.The landmarks of Mamallapuram go back to the Pallava time of the seventh 8thcenturies. It is additionally a shoreline resort offering extensive variety of lodgings to remain. Voyagers are charged an one-time Entry expense for all landmarks:

Fees: Indians Rs.10.00 & Foreigners:5 US $, Season: All the year round, Timings:  6.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. & Phone:  954114-242226

9. Vedanthangal (85 kms)  

This is a fowl asylum for transitory water fledglings. It is around 85 kms from Chennai.

Season: November- March, Section Fee: Adult Re 1.00, Child 0.50 paise.

10. Gudiyam Caves  (75 kms)  

Situated 10 kms from the Poondi Reservoir at Alikuzhi Ghats, it is accepted to be an ancient primate residence. There are around 16 rock protects that are characteristically structured like covering like structures in the held woodlands.

It is the right sort of endeavor for trekkers and nature-significant others.

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Around Chennai

1. Carnivals  Around Chennai  

There are numerous Amusement Parks around Chennai. They are Kishkinta, nearear Tambaram Little Folks, Mayajal, MGM DizzyWorld and V.G.P. Brilliant Beach while in transit to Mamallapuram. Dash and Splash, and Queens Land close Poonamallee.

2. Stronghold Museum 

It houses uncommon displays of weapons, regalia, coins, outfits, decorations and different antiquities and memorabilia of the British period. The flagmast at Fort St. George is the tallest in India.

Fees: Indians Rs.5.00 & Outsiders: Rs. 100/ - or 2 US $, Timigs: 10.00 a.m.- 5.00 p.m.  

Phone; 25671127 & Holiday: Friday

3. The Island Ground  

This is one of the lungs of this overflowing city. It is arranged on an island shaped by the River Cooum. This ground is the venue for Trade and Tourist Fairs that are held occasionally and regularly.

4. The High Court  

It has embellishing arches and passageways reminiscent of Indo Saracenic building design. Adjoining Parry's Corner, it is another conspicuous milestone of Chennai. Implicit 1892, the High Court of Chennai is one of the biggest legal edifices on the planet.

5. Theosophical Society  

The world base camp of the Theosophical Society was shaped to encourage and support the investigation of relative religions, theory and science and reasonable thought. It is arranged in the delightful and sylvan surroundings of the Adyar River.

This general public was established by Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott in the U.S.A and moved to Adyar in 1882. Aside from altars of all religions and the tranquil Garden of Remembrance, there is a 95 years of age library which has a decent gathering of uncommon

Oriental original copies composed on palm leaf and material.

Timigs: 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m., Holiday: Sunday & Phone: 2491 2904/ 2491 8431.

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6. Kapaleeswarar Temple  

In Mylapore, there is an eighth Century Pallava Temple. The sanctuary "Gopuram" or tower is made in the trademark Dravidian style of structural engineering. Devoted of Lord Shiva, this sanctuary has some excellent figures, among which the bronze icons of 63 Saivaite Saints or the Nayanmars.

They beautify the external patio. Additionally in the yard under the old Punnai tree is a little hallowed place delineating Goddess Parvathi as a peacock, venerating Lord Shiva. It is from this legend that Mylapore determines its name Mayil significance peacock in Tamil and Oor importance town.

Mylapore is the center point of the Arubathumoovar celebration devoted to the 63 Nayanmars held in March-April consistently.

Timings: 5.00 a.m. – 11.00 p.m & 4.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m, Phone: 24941670

7. Elliot's Beach

Following the street along the coast down southward from the Marina one achieve the Elliot's shoreline. This long extend of the coastline has the Velankanni church toward one side. Based on comparative lines to the congregation in Nagapattinam .

This congregation too draws in an expansive number of pioneers. The Ashtalakshmi sanctuary, which houses diverse types of Goddess Lakshmi is another most loved spot for fans and travelers.

8. Kalakshetra Foundation  

In Thiruvanmiyur, past Elliots Beach is the Kalakshetra Foundation or the Temple of Art. Rukmani Devi Arundale established it in 1936. The reason for this core was to prepare, energize and restore enthusiasm for Bharatanatyam, the traditional move type of Tamil Nadu. Ph: 24911844.

9. Birla Planetarium 

The Birla Planetarium, at Kotturpuram, is arranged in the middle of Adyar and Guindy, is the most present day planetarium in the nation. It houses a completely mechanized projector that delineates the sky on a hemispherical vault.

The Planetarium presents to people in general and understudies varying media programs on different subjects in space science. Bordering the planetarium is the Periyar Sceince and Technology Museum, which is of enthusiasm to understudies and other science fans. Timing : 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Programmes: English Program : 10.45 a.m.,1.15 p.m.and 3.45 p.m.& Tamil Program: 12.30 a.m.

also, 2.30 p.m. Entry Fees: Adult :Rs. 20.00 &  Kid : Rs. 10.00, Phone: 24915250.

10. St. Thomas Mount  

A top the 76 meter high slope is accepted to be the spot where St. Thomas was martyred. An old church, constructed by the Portuguese around 1514 is found here. Among the fascinating relics in the congregation is an old stone cross that the missionary is said to have gripped in his grasp while biting the dust.

The blood-like stains on the cross have issued it the name Bleeding Cross and the spiritualist stains on it have right up 'til the present time been discovered to be so profound it would be impossible be evacuated.

On the divider over the sacrificial table is an oil painting of the Madonna that was conveyed to India by St. Thomas and is accepted to be one of the seven that were painted by St.Luke.

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11. Ripon Building  

This immense Indo-Saracenic building is named after Lord Ripon, who was the Governor General and the father of Self-Government in India. This building is the seat of the Chennai Corporation, the most seasoned city Corporation in India.

12. National Art Gallery & Connemara Library

The Pantheon complex was fabricated before 1789 and was a position of gathering for the British. The Government purchased it in 1830 and later a few new structures were added to it. Today this complex houses the Government Museum, the National Art Gallery and the Connemara Public Library.

13. The Government Museum 

This Museum was built in the year 1857 and has the nation's best accumulation of South Indian bronzes, both antiquated and cutting edge. Among which excellent bronze symbols of Nataraja, Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman.

The exhibition hall likewise has topography and human sciences areas. The Amaravathi Gallery contains the uncommon second century marble models, delineating imperative occasions in the life of Gautama Buddha.

The figures were uncovered from the Buddhist ruins at Amaravathi and are housed here. The bronzes from the tenth and thirteenth hundreds of years and painstaking work from the eleventh and twelfth hundreds of years likewise are seen here.

The National Art Gallery shows a few delightful canvases that incorporate sixteenth and eighteenth century ones from Rajasthan, the Mughal period and 17thcentury Deccani workmanship.

Passage Fee: Grown-up Rs.15.00 & Tyke Rs.10.00 Timings: 9.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m, Holiday: Friday. 
Phone: 28193238 & Connemara Library  Ph: 28193751..

14. Kottam  

This commemoration to the eternal Tamil holy person scholar Thiruvalluvar is formed like a sanctuary chariot and is actually the reproduction of the sanctuary chariot in Thiruvarur. An existence size statue of the holy person has been introduced in the 39 meter tall chariot.

The 133 parts of his celebrated work Thirukkural have been delineated in bas-help in the front lobby and passages of the chariot. The amphitheater at Valluvarkottam is said to be the biggest in Asia and it can suit around 4000 individuals.

The most recent increases in this complex are painted creations delineating topics from Thirukkural.

Passage fee: Grown-up Rs.3.00, Timings: 8.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m & Phone: 28172177.

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15. Guindy National Park

The Deer Park, embodying 595 sections of land, is arranged neighboring Raj Bhavan. It was initially a piece of the Governor's Estate. This is the main National Park on the planet to be arranged inside a Metropolis.

It is naturally the one and only of its kind to convey even today, vegetation that is genuinely illustrative of the common prickly clean wilderness of southern dry zone. guindy Interspersed with more than 30 trees species that incorporate various hundreds of years old tremendous banyan trees.

 This park with a system of streets, trails, nature trails, lakes and lakes, offers great open doors for survey natural life. The principle fascination of this park is fauna, for example, the uncommon Indian Antelope prevalently known as the Black Buck discovered no place else on the planet.

This is likewise a haven for the jeopardized creatures like the Spotted Deer, White Buck, Bonnet Monkey, Small Indian Civet Cat, Jungle Cat, Jackal, Common Mongoose and the Common Palm Civet Cat. The winged creature life is likewise just as intriguing.

You can see the King Fisher, Blue Jay, Golden Backed Woodpecker, Crow Pheasant, Yellow Wattled Lapwing, Red Wattled Lapwing, Blue Faced Malkoha, Shrikes, Koels, Doves, Munias, Parakeets, Gray Partridge, Tailor feathered creatures, Robins, Drongos, Quails, Bird of Paradise Flycatcher and the Stone Curlew can be seen here.

Timings: 8.30 a.m - 5.30 p.m Holiday: Tuesday Entry Fee: Adult : Rs.5 & Youngster : Rs. 2  

Phone No: 22301328

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16. Youngsters' Park

Within the cutoff points of the Guindy National Park is the Children's Park. Play for entertainment and creature houses shielding different creatures are accessible. There are countless of reptiles and an aviary with diverse types of flying creatures.

Timings: 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m, Holiday: Tuesday  Phone: 22301328 &Entry Fee: Adult : Rs. 2 &

Youngster : Rs. 1

17. Snake Park

This is arranged contiguous the Children's Park inside the Guindy National Park. It houses a great gathering of snakes. Exhibition of the extraction of venom is an engrossing movement here. The King Cobra,Python,Turtle,Tortoise and the Monitor Lizard are a percentage of the prominent reptiles that can be seen.

Timings: 8.30 a.m. to 5.30p.m. Entry Fee: Adult: Rs. 5.00 & Tyke: Rs. 2.00, Holiday: Tuesday &  

Phone:  22353623.

17. Arignar Anna Zoological Park

Animals can be seen in an expansive open island sort fenced in area with mimicked regular habitat. The attractions are the Noctnimal House, Safari Park, a Walk- through Aviary, the Pre-notable Animal Park, Zoo-training and understanding,

Prey-Predator nooks and an Aquarium. Battery worked vehicles are accessible to take guests around the Zoo, aside from Elephant Rides and Lion Safari vehicles. The prominently called the Vandalur Zoo as it is spotted in Vandalur, 30 km south of Chennai.

Timings: 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Entry Fee:  Rs. 5.00, Holiday: Tuesday, Phone; 22751089

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18. The Temples in and around Chennai

There are various sanctuaries arranged in the city and rural areas of Chennai that are justified regardless of a visit for its building design quality and sculptural wonder. The most prevalent sanctuaries are the Devi Karumariamman Temple; at Thiruverkadu;

Kamatchi Amman Temple at Mangadu; Marundheeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur; Sri Jaganath Temple, Kanathur; and the Jain Temple, in Vepery. There are a few Murugan Temples in and around Chennai. A portion of the more well known sanctuaries are at Kundrathur, Thiruporur and Chrompet.

The Vishnu Temples are at Thirumazhisai,Tiruninravur and Thiruneermalai, Masilamaneeswarar Temple at Thirumullaivayal, Nithya Kalayana Perumal Temple at Thiruvidanthai; and the Thiruvudaiamman Temple at Melur.

The Anjaneya Temple, the Raghavendra Temple and Raja Rajeswari Temple at Nanganallur, the Sri Devi Vadivudai Amman Temple at Thiurvottiyur and Sri Sai Baba Temple at Vettuvankeni are a portion of alternate celebrated and prevalent sanctuaries in Chennai and suburbia.

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Trips

1. The Crocodile Bank(44 Kms)

Not a long way from Mamallapuram, there is a crocodile reproducing and exploration focus that is controlled by the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust. This bank houses a few types of Indian crocodiles and crocs from India and around the globe.

These reptiles are reproduced in bondage and are kept in their regular natural surroundings in open pools and can be seen by people in general  from a safe nearness. This homestead breeds crocodiles to enlarge the crocodile populace of untamed life asylums.

Timings:8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Entry Fee: Rs. 20.00  Holiday:  Monday, Phone: 954114-272447.

2. Kovalam(40 Kms)

This shoreline town offers an exceptional domain. Inside the regions of this angling town there is a Dargah and a Catholic church that draw in explorers from Chennai and neighboring areas.

3. Dakshinachitra (35 Kms)

True to its convention of saving its rich social legacy, Tamil Nadu can gloat of an Art Village. It is generally called DakshinaChitra. Arranged close Muttukkadu while in transit to Mamallapuram it was established by  the Madras Craft Foundation.

Dakshina Chitra has models of conventional handlooms and the imitations of the sorts of places of the four south Indian states. Kancheepuram silk weavers and other experts and the weavers work here showing their ability and finesse in their specialities.

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To the delight of the guests, the weavers, potters and the other skilled workers give live showings of their specialties and craftsmanship. The focal point showcases the legacy of the conditions of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Section Fee; Indians Rs. 50/,Understudy Rs. 25/,Outsiders Rs.175/,Remote Student Rs.70/,

Holiday: Tuesday. Phone: Chennai 24918943

4. Muttukadu(36 kms)

This is a perfect outing spot. The T.T.D.C. runs a Boat-House where offices for sculling and windsurfing are accessible. A restaurant is additionally being controlled by TTDC. Ph: 954114-272369.

5. Mudaliarkuppam(67 kms)

These the backwaters, sand rises and the quiet shoreline make this place a perfect excursion spot. TTDC gives sculling offices to the voyagers.

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B. Chidambaram - Seat Of The Cosmic Dance

Chidambaram is otherwise called Thillai, since the spot was initially a woodland of the thillai, naturally known as excecaria agallecha bushes. It is an imperative explorer focus and a blessed spot for Saivites as the acclaimed Nataraja Temple is placed here.

Devoted to Lord Nataraja, This old sanctuary of the Cholas is novel not just it is dedicated singularly to the craft of Bharatanatyam, additionally it is one of the uncommon sanctuaries where Shiva is spoken to by a symbol as opposed to the standard lingam.

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Spread over a region of 40 sections of land with a gopuram on every side, the sanctuary is recognized by five sabhas or courts. The Natyanjali move celebration at Chidambaram unites all the conspicuous lovers of the dance floor of India.

They offer their abhinaya and their move to the Lord Nataraja. To a considerable lot of them it is similar to a blessing from heaven, to have the capacity to perform in the region of the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Nataraja's sanctuary,

Whose  padams and varnams they regularly utilize making a nonexistent figure of the Lord. This celebration opens on the propitious event of the Maha Shivaratri day and obviously in the right sort of venue, which is the  Prakara of the  Chidambaram sanctuary.

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Places To Visit In Chidambaram

1. The Nataraja Temple

The sanctuary placed in the middle of the town covers a zone of 40 sections of land. It is one of the antiquated sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu. The managing divinity of the sanctuary is spoken to via air, one of the five components of the universe and is known as Akasa Lingam.

Devoted to Lord Nataraja, this old sanctuary of the Cholas is one of a kind as it one of Panchabootha sthala in India - and it is one of the uncommon sanctuaries where Shiva is spoken to by a symbol as opposed to the standard lingam.

This sanctuary is aslo having lovely carvings offering significance to Bharathanatya postures, signals, mudhras and so forth accordingly giving solid confirmations and tosses lights on the Classical Dance of Tamil Nadu.

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This sanctuary spread over a territory of 40 sections of land with grand gopurams on every side. The sanctuary is likewise recognized by five sabhas or courts. The eastern tower of the sanctuary ascends to a stature of 40.8 meters.

There are a 108 Bharatha Natyam move stances can be seen on the Eastern tower and additionally on Western tower. The Northern tower ascends to a stature of 42.4 meters is the tallest. This sanctuary is additionally noted for its Gold Plated rooftop that beautify the sanctum sanctorum other insightful called as kanakasabai ha.

A holy place to Govindaraja or Lord Vishnu lies contiguous the principle altar and has a wonderful model of the Lord Vishnu leaning back on Adisesha - the serpent. There are different sanctums, committed to Subramanya, Ganesha and Sivakami Amman - the partner of Lord Nataraja.

In the patio, an extensive Nandi looks on devotedly at its ruler and ace through a gap on the divider. A sprawling Sivaganga tank on the North is an appealing gem of craftsmanship and the thousand column corridor are different attractions.

2. Agribusiness University Kali Temple  

The Thillai Kaliamman sanctuary is a northern end of the town. It was assembled by Kopperunjingan who managed between 1229 A.D and 1278 A.D.

3. Sirkazhi (20 kms) 

It is famous in Tamil writing. It is the origination of Thirugnana Sambandar the Tamil holy person. The Saivite sanctuary is devoted to him, and the symbol in the hallowed place resembles a tyke god. An extensive force assembles in Sirkazhi to witness the Tirumullaivayil celebration celebrated in April. Transport and train administrations are accessible.

4. Annamalai University 

This is a private college arranged on the edges of Chidambaram. It was established by the Raja Sir Annamalai Chettiar. It is an extraordinary place for  Tamil learning and Carnatic music for a long time.

The college now offers instructive offices in different controls including Medicine, Engineering and so forth.,

5. Ayyappan Temple  

The Annamalai University close to the Raja Muthiah Medical Center assembled this sanctuary for Ayyappan. It is a copy of the Ayyappan sanctuary at Sabarimala. A little, calm park encompasses the sanctuary, making a tranquil atmosphere.

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6. Vaitheeswaran Koil (24 kms) 

This sanctuary is arranged 6 kms south of Sirkazhi. This sanctuary is developed on an incomprehensible territory, and the legend says that the directing god of this sanctuary had mended the injuries maintained by the troupes of Lord Subramanya amid a fight with a rakshasa.

Accordingly there is a prevalent view that worshiping in this sanctuary will mend the injuries of the individuals. Ladies in expansive numbers visit this spot to seize themselves of villains and malice spirits and appeal to God for their weddings to occur.

Vaitheeswaran is the healer of all sicknesses and it is accepted that a shower in the sacred water of the siddhamirtham tank or blessed tank that is arranged with in the sanctuary complex cures all diseases.
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7. Tiruvakkarai: 

It is around 30 km from Pondicherry town. Here, expansive fossil bearing territories have been fenced into make the nation's firstNational Fossil-Wood Park. The petrified trees lying scattered on low hills date a 100 million years.

The Chandramouliswara Temple, is a landmark of incredible building loftiness going back to the Chola period, is an included fascination. Each Pournami or Full Moon Day, individuals accumulate here to love Goddess Vakkarakali.

8. Nagore:

The dargah of Hazrat Meera Sultan Syed ShahabdulHameed who is also called Hazrat Mian is only 4 kms toward the north of Nagapattinam The tomb is right around 500 years of age and is topped by a brilliant arch and flanked by five minarets.

The tank is called associate kulam and is accepted to have healing forces. Individuals of all religions visit the dargah.

9. Vridhachalam:  

It is a real town of the locale. It is around 50 kms.from Chidambaram and is spotted on the banks of the stream Manimuthar. There is an old Siva sanctuary devoted to Lord Vridhagiriswarar and his partner Vridhambigai.

10. Sri Srimushnam

Located 31 kms from Chidambaram, Srimushnam, is well known for the Vaishnava sanctuary of Bhuvaraha. This is one of the celebrated Vaishanavite altars in the State. The picture in the sanctuary is accepted to be swayam vyakta or made toward oneself representation o the varaha symbol.

The firsts picture in marble is said to have been taken away by Krishnadeva Wodeyar of Mysore and is said to be introduced it at Srirengapattinam. The front mandapam called the purushasukra mandapam was constructed in the 17 century.

It would seem that a chariot with exquisitely cut figures of warriors riding stallions and elephants. The nayaks, who were the rulers and who constructed the sanctuary are outlined in cut regal pictures on the columns in the focal point of the corridor.

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11. Gangaikondacholapuram Temple 

Rajendra I, the compelling Chola King, built his new capital here with this great city and sanctuary to Lord Siva in the tenth century. It is 50 kms. from Chidambaram. The sanctuary is noted for its gigantic and lavishly cut figures.

An enormous Nandi before the sanctuary made of block and mortar, a lion head well with a flight of steps prompting the water level and the monstrous dwarapalakas are the other uncommon highlights of this sanctuary.

12. Kalvarayan Hills 

These slopes are arranged 150 kms. Northwest of Chidambaram, and spread over a territory of 600 sq.kms. These slopes offer a mild atmosphere and calm isolation. There is an organic garden on these slopes. These slopes additionally have two waterfalls.

The zone is perfect for those intrigued intrekking. A late spring celebration is additionally held in the month of May consistently.

13. Vadalur  

It is arranged on the Cuddalore-Virudhachalam street and has a line station. It is around 37 kms from Chidambaram. Ramalingaswamigal, prominently called Vallalar Adigalar, made the Sathyagnana Sabai.

The sanctum of this sabha or sanctuary is divided from the primary lobby by seven screens of which just three are evacuated on normal days. It is on the 'Thai Poosam' day in December-January, all the screens are uprooted and the fans have a darshan of the jyothi or the endless fire.

14. Sri Ramalingaswamigal 

It is said to have sung a large number of melodies that explain the Saiva Siddhantha logic. They are aggregated into a few volumes called Thiru Arutpa.

15. Poompuhar (40Kms)  

Poompuhar was before the greatest port on the east shore of Tamil Nadu, and was as its top of eminence under the prior Chola lords. The River Kaveri, converging with the surging ocean. It was known as puhar because of the stunning excellence of the port town,

It later came to be called Poompuhar. Another name for Poompuhar was Kaveripoompattinam. Silappathikaram and Manimekalai, the tamil sagas, draw out the significance of the city in a portion of the sonnets in Sangam writing.

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The life and time of the Tamil fantastic Silappathikaram has been reproduced at Poompuhar to the colossal delight of the Tamils. So as to invoke the embellishing fancy and picturesque magnificence of Poompuhar,

The entire workmanship Gallery is made to present nature and climate of the second century A.D by the formation of the Illanji Manram, Pavai Manram, and so forth. A fine shoreline and quiet waters offer great open door for sunbathing and swimming.

The bureau of tourism offers shell and conch-molded cabins to the travelers in the Poompuhar vacationer complex, at a moderate tax.

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16. Tarangambadi 

It was previously the site of a Danish settlement. Tarangambadi has the remaining parts of the Dansborg Fort constructed by Ore Gedde, a Commander of the Royal Dutch Navy, in the seventeenth century.

17. GINGEE (132 kms)  

It is placed on the Tindivanam - Thiruvannamalai street around 25 kms. from Tindivanam and is around 132 kms. from Chidambaram. This spot is connected with Raja Desingh. There is a 700 year old stronghold running more than three slopes of tremendous and steep rocks.

As per convention the first fortress was laid by Kone Chiefs. The stronghold was managed by Vijayanagar Nayaks, Marathas, Moghuls, Carnatic Nawabs, the French and the British Rajagiri and Krishnagiri are two essential fortresses here and it is a mainstream excursion spot.

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18. Mailam (85 Kms) 

There is a murugan sanctuary on a hillock. The Panguni Uthiram celebrations held in walk April pulls in fans in expansive numbers from far and close.

19. Neyveli 

It is around 30 kms. from Chidambaram by means of Vadalur. It is one of the greatest mechanical edifices in the nation. The lignite dug here is utilized for warm power era. Aside from manures earthenware products and Leco (cooking coal), various by-items are likewise created from lignite.

20. Navagraha Temples or Shrines for Nine Planets

The nine Planets have sanctuaries in nine holy focuses. Requests to God to planets sanctuaries should avert misfortune and guarantee peace and flourishing.

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Spots Around Chidambaram

1.Thirunageswaram  

This is one of the sanctuaries for the nine planets. Thirunageswaram gets its name from a legend. It is accepted that the serpent Adi sesha adored Lord Siva here and the region is related to Chaurpakaranya.

2.Suriyanar koil or the Sun Temple  

This is the main sanctuary where the sun is adored with the picture of the Sun God. It is accepted that the Chola King Kulothunga I constructed the hallowed place.

3.Thingalur 

In striking differentiation, this sanctuary is devoted to Chandra or the moon, one of the nine planets. It pulls in pioneers' regular.

4.Alangudi Pilgrims, 

This place is looking for endowments and success, visit the sanctuary for Guru or Jupiter the Planet for thriving.

5.Tirunallar Sanctuary For Saneeswaran or Saturn 

It is found close Karaikal at Thirunallar. It is accepted that petitions to God pardon one of his or her transgressions and acquires great future.

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6.Vaitheeswaran Koil

The managing divinity Vaitheeswaran is a heavenly healer. The sanctuary for Sevvai (Mars) should cure all diseases. It is likewise accepted that Vaitheeswaran will satisfy a young lady's yearnings for marriage.

7.Thiruvengadu  

One of the Navargraha Temples for Budhan or Mercury is arranged here. It pulls in enthusiasts.

8.Keelaperumpallam  

Another Navagraha Temple for Kethu is here. Ruler Siva is venerated here as Naganathaswami.

9.Kanjanur  

Close to the Suriyanar koil, Kanjanur has a hallowed place for Sukran or Venus. The managing divinity Lord Siva here is loved as Agneeshwar.

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C. Coimbatore - Manchester Of South India

Coimbatore is 498 kms from Chennai. The third biggest city of the state, Coimbatore the central station of a locale of the same name, is a standout amongst the most industrialized urban communities in Tamil Nadu.

The city is arranged on the banks of the stream Noyyal and is known as the material capital of South India or the Manchester of the South. Coimbatore existed even preceding the second century AD as a little tribal town capital called Kongunad until it was acquired under Chola control.

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The second or third century AD by Karikalan, the first of the early Cholas. Among its other extraordinary rulers were the Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas, Pandyas, Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara lords.

At the point when Kongunad tumbled to the British alongside whatever is left of the state, its name was changed to Coimbatore and it is by this name that it is known today, aside from in Tamil, in which it is called Kovai.

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Spots To Visit In Coimbatore

1. Kutrallam 

It is 37 km. from Coimbatore and 5 km.away from Alandurai town. It is perpetual waterfalls spotted in the Western Ghat woods. It is otherwise called Sengupathy waterfalls. It is encompassed by a thick woods and is loaded with vegetation.

2. Noyyal River  

It streams close to the Perur sanctuary. Numerous religious custom are being performed here.

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3. The Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam  

The waterfalls and the dam are about an hour's drive from Coimbatore. The water of the Siruvani is known with respect to its great taste. The surrounding perspectives of the dam and the falls are charming.

4. Velliangiri Hills  

These mountains are known as the kailash of the south. Found in the edges of Coimbatore, it is one of the hallowed slopes. Lakhs of individuals attempt the difficult 8 km trek amid Maha Sivarathri and Chitra Pournami consistently.

Uncommon restorative herbs can be found on these mountains. The outlandish vegetation add to the supernatural shades of the journey.

5. Tamil Nadu Agriculture University  

The University is arranged around 5 km from Coimbatore route junction.It is one of the sixteen noteworthy horticultural Universities in the nation and one of the best in south Asia.

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6. Woodland College

Coimbatore is an instructive focus of significance, and the Forest College, the most established timberland organization in India is spotted here. The school is world popular and has a fascinating historical center.

7. G.D.Naidu Industrial Exhibition 

This modern presentation was composed and built by that visionary mechanical, is it the late Sri.G.D.Naidu, a legend in his lifetime. He made significant commitments to the field of gadgets and in range of motorization of farming.

This lasting display is a testimonial to his accomplishments.

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Sanctuaries

1. Perur Temple  

This sanctuary is arranged 7 kms from Coimbatore Railway station and was developed by Karikala Cholan. There are sanctums to the directing god Patteeswarar and his associate Panchainayaki. Richly cut figures are in the Kanagasabai corridor.

Aficionados group to the sanctuaries amid Panguni Uthiramfestival that is praised in the month of March.

2. Marudhamalai Temple 

Maruthamalai Temple  Dedicated to Lord Subramanya this ridge sanctuary is a standout amongst the most gone to sanctuaries in this area. The reason being that the directing god Dhandayuthapani is accepted to have performed a few wonders here.

Thai poosam and Thirukarthigai celebrations are praised with awesome pageantry and exhilaration in this sanctuary. Maruthamalai is 12 kms. from the track station. Ph:-+91 422 2422490

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3. Eachanari Vinayagar Temple  

It is committed to Lord Vinayaka and is arranged around 13 kms. from the heart of Coimbatore city. Individuals voyaging further south typically implore this God to counteract snags or obstacles on their excursion, as he is viewed as the remover of obstructions.

4. Karamadai Ranganathar Temple: 

Dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, this is the second most seasoned sanctuary in Coimbatore. The Vijayanagara Kings constructed it.

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5. Masaniyamman Kovil  

Situated in the middle of Pollachi and Palakkad, this sanctuary is around 45 to 50 k.m. from the center of Coimbatore. Lovers accept that on the off chance that they granulate red cold glue and apply it on the directing divinity their lost assets will be restored to them.

6. Puliakulam Temple  

Asia's biggest icon of Ganesha stands imposingly in the Puliakulam sanctuary in Coimbatore. This sanctuary was assembled in 1996 and the statue weighs around 14 tons.

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7. Chemmedu Muthumariyamman Sanctuary  

This sanctuary is arranged close Perur. The neighborhood legend states long prior the primary town was spotted around this sanctuary just. At the same time today one can see just the remains.

8. Ammanalingeshwarar Kovil  

This sanctuary is in the Udumalpet locale on the hillock of Thirumaurthimalai, 21 kms south of the Udumalpet.

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9. Avanashillingeshwarar Kovil  

40 kms from Coimbatore, legend has it that a minister named Sundaramurthi Nayanar through his rendering of the "Thevaram" restored a young man who was slaughtered by a crocodile to life. The sanctuary is additionally known by another name, Thirupukoligur.

10. Dhyanalinga  

This is the biggest lingam on the planet and it is spotted in the foothhills of the Velliangiri mountain around 30 kms from Coimbatore. The lingam is a solitary dark rock stone 13 ft.9 creeps in tallness and it has with seven copper rings implanted in it,

This comparing to the seven charkas that is accepted to administer the human body. The Avudaiyar or its base is produced using a solitary white rock stone 9 ft in breadth and is as a seven headed wound snake.

The Dhyanalinga does not attribute to any specific religion or confidence, however is the refined pith of yogic science. The arch has been manufactured with conventional material like blazed blocks, mud and mortar and extra natural extra home grown added substances.

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Places In And Around Coimbatore

1. Thirumoorthy Temple 

It is arranged at the foot of Thirumoorthy Hills bordering the Thirumoorthy Dam. This is around 20 kms. from Udumalpet on the Highway from Palani to Coimbatore. An enduring stream streams by the side of the Sri Amalingeswarar sanctuary and close-by there is a waterfall.

2. The Crocodile Farm At Amaravathi Dam 

It is only 25 kms. from here. This spot is being created as a District Excursion Center.

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3. Bhavani 

The Sangameshwarar sanctuary at Bhavani is arranged at the juncture of the streams Bhavani and the Kaveri. This spot is called as Thriveni of South India. It is a vital explorer focus. Master Sangameshwar with his associate Vedanayaki is the managing divinity.

It is said that amid the British principle, the then Collector of Coimbatore and Salem Districts, William Garrow, who had his home office at Bhavani, venerated the Goddess Vedanayaki at this sanctuary.

One night the Goddess guided him in his fantasy to abandon his home promptly. Just after he abandoned, the whole lodge crumpled. As thanksgiving for this wonder, he displayed to the sanctuary an ivory support with his mark can be seen in the sanctuary.

4. Vaidehi Waterfall: 

It is found 30 kms. from Coimbatore through the Narasipuram town. It is a fine cookout spot for trekkers. The perrennial waterfall is a real fascination.

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5. Tiruppur: 

It is an essential material focus in Coimbatore locale; it is likewise well known for hosiery items. Tiruppur is additionally nearly connected with Thiruppur Kumaran  a valiant flexibility contender. It is 50 kms. from Coimbatore.

6. Bethesda: 

The Bethesda Prayer Center is situated in the midst of the grand magnificence of Siruvani slopes, 2 km far from the modern city of Coimbatore. The scene encompassing the supplication to God focus is lovely with slopes, water falls green fields and rivulets,

This place is giving the most serene air to request to God and contemplation. The request to God vault is a dazzling aesthetically composed with all offices, which will empower one to be lost in the Lord's vicinity.

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7. Palani 

This sanctuary of Lord Muruga is placed on the Palani Hills. The directing god is Dandayuthapani. The icon is made of therapeutic herbs.It is accepted to be one of the six homes Lord Muruga and one of the significant traveler focuses in South India.

It is next just to Thirupathi. An electrically worked winch conveys the pioneers to the top. It is 105 kms. from Coimbatore.

8. Bannari

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Located in the Periyar area, it is around 83 kms. from Coimbatore and 10 kms. from Bhavanisagar. The Mariamman sanctuary here is extremely renowned and pulls in a large number of travelers.

9. Kodumudi 

It is 40 kms. from Erode and 105 kms. from Coimbatore. Extraordinary to this spot are the sanctuaries for Siva, Vishnu and Brahma that are found in one sanctuary complex. Siva is known as Muchukundeswarar, Vishnu as Veera Narayana Perumal.

The sanctuary is one of the imperative temples in Periyar district..

10. Pollachi 

This town is around 40 km from Coimbatore. It is next vital town in the locale after Coimbatore, and an imperative business focus. A sanctuary devoted to Mariamman and another to Subramanya is placed here.

There are delightful stone carvings of a five-hooded serpent, a model of a yali with a chain dangling from its mouth and zodiac signs, in the Subramanya sanctuary.

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11. Valparai

Avinashi The Lingeswarar sanctuary placed here is around 40 km from Coimbatore. Avinashi is otherwise called the Banaras of the South. The spot goes back to the twelfth century A.D. This is the greatest sanctuary in Coimbatore area, and the Chola rulers constructed it.

There are some fine stone carvings in this sanctuary. The old name of this spot was Pikkoigul.

12. Valparai 

It is 102 kms from Coimbatore in Western Ghats in the Anamalai range. It has numerous tea estates and is an outing spot.

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13. Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary

The Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary This haven is arranged at an elevation of 1,400 mtrs. in the Western Ghats close Pollachi. The zone of the asylum is 958 Sq.Km. It has different sorts of fascinating fauna like the elephant, gaur, tiger, jaguar, sloth bear, pangolin, dark headed oriole, green pigeon and the civet feline.

The Amaravathy store in the Anamalais has countless. There are likewise numerous spots of beautiful magnificence, for example, the Karain shola, green slopes, waterfalls, forests, teak woods, homes and dams.Arrangements are accessible at Topslip to take visitors around the haven on elephant back or by van.

14. Solaiyar Dam 

It is 15 km from Valparai. The Solaiyar Dam is the second biggest rock dam in Asia. Its length is around 20 km.

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15. Parambikulam Aliyar Dam Project 

This venture comprises of a progression of dams interconnected by passages and channels for tackling the waters of the Parambikulam, Aliyar, Sholiyar, Thunakadavu, Thekkadi and Palar waterways, streaming at different rises, for watering system and force era.

The plan is a remarkable sample of designing expertise. It is spotted in Anamalai run and is perfect as an outing spot. Overnight stay is conceivable in the woods rest house. A treetop house gives settlement to the daring.

16. Nirar Dam 

It is 15 km from Valparai. It has high precipitation in the months of June and July.

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17. Monkey Falls 

It is 65 km from Coimbatore and 27 km from Pollachi on Coimbatore-Pollachi-Valparai Highways.

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18. Top Slip 

A pleasant area in the Anamalai Hills. It is around 37 kms from Pollachi and around 90 km from Coimbatore. Cottages are accessible inside the asylum. For adrenaline junkies, convenience is additionally accessible in a tree house.

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19. Sidhi Vinayagar Temple 

It is 5 km from Solaiyar. A statue of Vinayagar weighing around 3.5 kg is placed in this sanctuary. It is developed with a solitary rock.

20. Balaji Temple 

This sanctuary is in Valparai. On Saturday and Sunday every week, an expansive number of voyagers touch base to love. Transport, taxi and van offices are accessible to visit this sanctuary.

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21. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park 

The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Parkindira (Popular known as Anamalais) is one of the problem areas of bio-differing qualities in the Western Ghats. The novel natural tract has an undulating geology and assorted atmosphere varieties,

This which bolsters a wide mixed bag of vegetation including numerous endemic species. Tribals who possess the Anamalais structure a fundamental piece of this haven. The rich natural life around there is one of the significant attractions for natural life aficionados and travelers alike.

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D. Courtallam  – Spa Of South  India

COURTALLAM Spa of South India is arranged at a mean rise of 160 m (520 ft) on the Western Ghats in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, India. Numerous regular and couple of lasting waterways,

For example, the Chittar River, the Manimuthar River, the Pachaiyar River and the Tambaraparani River start in this district. The various waterfalls and falls alongside the wellbeing resorts in the range have earned it the title the Spa of South India.

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The falls convey a decent measure of water just when there is a downpour on the slopes, so it is prudent to see the climate gauge, when one arrangements to come to Courtallam. Season starts from June of each year till September.

The South West Monsoon acquires the chilly breeze with mellow temperature. From October to December North east Monsoon sets over in Tamil Nadu and the atmosphere is icy and the downpours are overwhelming now and then.

Some of the time the falls get overwhelmed and individuals are not permitted to scrub down amid that period.

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Area

Settled in the Western Ghats, Courtallam has beautiful surroundings, The hillocks which overwhelm the view vanish into the blue fog of Agasthiarmalai, the mountain bearing the name of a sage who made huge commitments to Tamil writing and is accepted to have lived in the region.

The nearest towns to Courtallam are Sengottai and Tenkasi at 5 kms separately. The nearest airplane terminal is Tuticorin Airport give or take 90 kms (56 mile) away and the closest route station is Tenkasi,5 kms away

Aside from the dashing falls it has sanctuary, devoted to Lord Siva called as Thirukutralanathar, which confronts east. The Goddess is Kuzhalvaimozhi and is on the privilege of the directing god, Goddess Parasakthi is on the left.

This is one of the most established sanctuaries and is one among the 14 Sivasthalams of the Pandya kingdom. The name Kuttralam was gotten from kutral the name of a woods tree under the reviving shade of which God was said to have situated himself in the Company of his life partner.

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The sthala Vruksha of this sanctuary is jack tree. As per prevalent legend, Lord Vishnu was there initially in the spot of Lord Siva. Amid the marriage of Lord Siva, gigantic swarm collected at Mount Kailash and this influenced the equalization of earth.

The north began titling down and the south going up. To keep up the equalization of earth, Lord Siva sent Agasthiyar to restore the offset. At Courtallam Agasthiyar discovered a Vaishnava sanctuary and by his spiritualist force Agasthiyar changed over it into a Siva Temple.

Vishnu changed into a Sivalingam the conch in his grasp extended as the sanctuary and the chakra ascended as the crest.

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Places To Visit In Courtallam

1. The Chitra Sabha (Hall Of Pictures) 

This hall committed to Lord Nataraja and improved with painting works of art of gods and aficionados, Puranic stories and religious occasions is a couple of meters far from this sanctuary. This sabha is one of the five sabhas where Lord Nataraja is in an infinite move posture.

Before this copper roofed sabha is a lily lake with an intensely ornamented gopuram. Adjacent is the Koothar sanctuary said to be the forerunner of the present principle sanctuary. The titan compound dividers of the sanctuary,

The north and south entryways and Choultry are affirmation to the glory and imaginative work of yester years.

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WATERFALLS IN COURTALLAM:

1. Peraruvi (Principle Falls)

The greatest falls in Courtallam, is around 60m high. The stream of water is hindered by the Pongumakadal, a 19m profound hole and catches extraordinarily lessened effect, making a shower safe.

2. Chitraruvi (Little Falls) 

The stream is slender. Here characteristically separate spots for men and ladies are there to shower. Chitraruvi prompts different waterfalls, for example, Shenbagadevi and Thenaruvi and the home grown homestead.

3. Thirumalai

Another intriguing spot is 15 Kms. from Courtallam, where there is a wonderful sanctuary devoted to Lord Muruga on the scopes of the Western ghats.

4. Shenbagadevi Falls

The water courses through shenbaga (Michaelia champak) trees. There is likewise a sanctuary there, devoted to Shenbagadevi Amman.

5. Thenaruvi (Nectar Falls)

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Around 3 km from this is0m high and falling between two extensive stones. In spots where there is no water, one sees huge honeycombs.

6. Aintharuvi (fFve Falls) 

It is one where five different falls of water structure this waterfalls.

7. Pazhthotta Aruvi, (The VIP Falls)

From the plantation above Aintharuvi Falls streams is this falls

8. The old Courtalla Aruvi (Old Courtallam Falls) 

This is used to fall into a valley between two rocks. The valley was shut and the rocks were broken to change the course of water and make washing less demanding. It was revived later.

9. Puli Aruvi (Tiger Falls) 

The manufactured has a moderate stream of water which gathers in a lake and is redirected for watering system, at times tigers visit this spot for water.

There is another little falls inside the Government Horticulture Park over Five Falls, however it is forbidden to people in general. The three noteworthy waterfalls reachable by street are the Main Falls, five falls, and old Courtallam falls, different waterfalls like Shenbaga Devi falls and nectar falls are reachable just by trekking.

Courtallam Municipal township has all current comforts, for example, fine-street transport administrations, post and broadcast office, police headquarters, phone offices, schools, school, library, stop, tennis court, electric supply and ensured water supply.

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Spots TO VISIT

1. Boat Shelter close to the Five falls

2. Snake Park close principle falls

3. Aquarium close principle falls

4. Kids' Park

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Adjacent TEMPLES

1. Thirukutraalanaadhar Temple 

This Temple is close Main falls. Amid the Tamil month of Chithirai a ten day celebration is organized which closes in an extraordinary petition to God on Pournami (Full Moon Day).

2. Thirumalai Kovil 

This Temple is committed to Lord Karthik in Panpoli, 8 km from Courtallam Kumaran kovil devoted to Lord Karthik in llanji, 3 km from Courtallam

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3. Kasi Viswanathar Sanctuary 

This is committed to Lord Siva in Tenkasi, 6 kms from Courtallam Dhakshinamoorthy sanctuary devoted to Lord Siva in Puliyarai, 12kms from Courtallam Papanasam ulagaambihai & Sivan sanctuary devoted to Lord Siva in Papanasam, 35km from Courtallam.

4. Ariyankavu Iyappan Kovil 

This is committed to Lord Iyyappa in Kerala, 35km from Courtallam Murugan Temple devoted to Lord Karthik at Ilanji, 3 kms. from Courtallam

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Spots of Interest

1.Lignite Mines at Neyveli 

This is 50 kms. from Chidambaram through Vadalur. The Lignite mined here is utilized to fuel two warm power stations in Tamil Nadu. Aside from compost and LECO (Coking coal) various by-items are additionally created from the lignite. The greatest open cast mines can be found here.

2. Silver Beach - Devanampattinam 

It is a delightful brilliant sandy shoreline on the eastern side of the Cuddalore New Town. With the assistance of the District Administration, Cuddalore new town, the Cuddalore Municipal Administration,

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Tourism Department and other private associations have joined together to make the diversion for the individuals. Fun exercises like sculling, stallion riding, a youngsters' park have been made. The District Annual Summer Festival held in the month of May-June.

3. Port Novo

It is 23 kms by street and 8 kms via train from Chidambaram, The spot is likewise called as Parangipettai for its most punctual european relationship with the Portuguese, the Dutch, the Danish and English. It was once in the past a real seaport town in the locale.

The sea life organic examination station of the Annamalai University is found here. A notable Portuguese stronghold can likewise be seen here. The Samiar pettai shoreline close-by is great area for swimming and water sports.

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Pilgrimage Spots:

4. Bhuvanagiri 

It is on the banks of the stream velar is the origination of the Saint and Guru Ragavendra Swamigal who has accomplished Mukthi at Mandralayam in Andhra Pradesh. An extensive number of lovers are visit this spot and do adore here now a days.

5. Padalesearar Temple - Cuddalore 

It lies with in the city furthest reaches of the Cuddalore. Arulmiku Padaleswarar and Arunthava Nayaki are the managing gods this Siva Temple here, sung by Appar, Thirugnana Sambanthar, Arunagirinathar and other Shaivite scholars.

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6. Devanatha Swami Temple 

Thiruvanthipuram It remains on the edge of the Gadilam River in Cuddalore. The colossal philospher Sri Ramanuja, the devotee of Lord Vishnu lived in this spot. This sanctuary devoted to Devanayakaswami is extraordinary.

7. Veeratteswarar Temple 

Thiruvathigai  It is on the banks of the waterway Kadilam close Panrutti. It is one of the 108 essential altars of Lord Siva. The sanctuary has numerous complicatedly cut figures. Arulmiku Veeratteswrar and Periyanayaki are the directing gods of this sanctuary.

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8. Vridhagiriswarar Temple

There is an antiquated Siva sanctuary committed to Lord Vrithagiriswarar (Periyamalainathar) and His partner Virdhambigai (Periyanayaki). The 72 move postures of Bharathanatiyam are etched in the dividers of the sanctuary.

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F. Dharmapuri

Presentation

In Dharmapuri region, one of the Major waterway Cauvery streams. Hogenakkal is the spot for water falls, Boating, Bathing and it is likewise popular for well known traveler focus to be specific Theerthamalai.

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Spots Of Interest

1. Hogenakal Falls

Hogenakkal  is arranged on the outskirt of Karnataka, 46kms from Dharmapuri. One of the significant streams of India and an enduring waterway of south India the Cauveri courses through and make the dirt rich.

The waterway assumes real part in making the conditions of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu succeed as it goes through. Kudagu in Karnataka is the place the Cauveri begins as a little stream and accumulates force and gets greater on some way or another down.

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It is in Hogenakkal that the Cauveri enters Tamil Nadu as a huge waterway with spouting waters exhibits a waterfall. The setting of the drop of the Cauveri at Hogenakkal is surrounding. The name Hogenakkal is gotten from Kannada. It implies smoky rocks.

The spouting power of the water when it falls on the rocks underneath looks like smoke exuding from the rocks. hoge in kannada means smoke and of kal means rock , the falls and the spot were called Hogenakkal.

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At numerous spots the falls plummets the extent that 20 mtrs. The water additionally makes a consistent thundering sound. This gives the zone an alternate air. At Hogenakkal the water spreads for miles around. The provincially made pontoons are called Parisal .

A parisal ride will issue you an uncommon experience. Encompassed by slopes at different statures, Hogenakkal offers the guests an alternate feeling and is an invigorating spot to unwind. Crisp fish got in the stream is cooked and served. One can likewise wash up in the falls.

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Nearby individuals give oil kneads. As the stream courses through out the year, Hogenakkal can be gone to as the year progressed. To include fascination the woods division keeps up a scaled down zoo and a crocodile stop here.

The New Moon days in the months in January or Thai and in July or Adi are uncommon for the explorers who land to take a plunge in the waterway. However on Adi eighteenth, which is in August, a celebration to the waterway goddess is praised.

2. Theerthamalai:  

Theerthamalai is a well known pigrim focus and it is 16 k.m. from Harur in Dharmapuri locale. This traveler and excursion focus getting to be exceptionally famous with people in general. The sanctuary arranged around one k.m up the precarious incline of a hillock gets that its name from the five springs in the sanctuary.

Master Theerthagireeswar (Lord Shiva) is the venerating divinity. As indicated by the legend it was here that Lord Rama revered Lord Shiva to acquit himself of the transgression of having executed a few evil presences in the war against Ravana.

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Consequently there is conviction that a blessed dunk in the waters of this spring will wipe out the transgressions submitted by the individuals. As per the legend, keeping in mind the end goal to love to Lord Shiva,

Rama sent Hanuman to bring water from the River Ganga, however when Hanuman did not return at the designated time for pooja, Rama unleashed a bolt onto the rough incline of the hillock and water sprang forward, which today is called Rama Theertham.

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The little waterfall drops from a tallness of around 30 feet is perpetual and amid the late spring and also the blustery season the water falls on the showering ghat behind the sanctum sanctorum of the sanctuary.

The other Theertham, all of which have their starting point in distinctive parts of the rough surface, are the Agasthya Theertham, AgniTheertham. Kumara Theertham and the Gouri Theertham, other than these four Theerthams the Hanumantheertham

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Theertham is arranged around 16 km from the fundamental sanctuary on the banks of waterway South Pennar. This too is additionally nearly connected with the sanctuary. It is expressed that when Hanuman came back with the water from the Ganga,

He found that Rama had brought the Ganga water with his bolt. He then discarded in outrage the vessel containing the Ganga water. This water fell onto the riverbank. Hanuman Theertham likewise is a sacred spot.

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Amid summer actually when the waterway is dry there will be sweet water in the spring that spills out of rock in the riverbed. The waters of the Theerthamalai should have restorative values as well. It might be specified that Theerthamalai has colossal stores of magnetite iron metal that can be used for the Salem Steel Plant.

A few Inscriptions can be found in the Theerthagireeswarar Temple. They identify with the Vijayanagar and Chola rulers. There is one engraving in old Telugu and Kannada. Writer Saint Arunagirinathar alluded to the Temple of Theerthagirieeswarar in his creations.

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The Mandapam close to the sanctum sanctorum should be manufactured by Sila Naicken. He is said to have kept up a decently sustained battalion at the highest point of the slope from where a telling perspective of the surroundings can be on all sides is accessible.

There is another spring known as Vashista Theertham higher up in the slope. Close by are the heavenly rock bits of Saptha kanyakas. The excellence of these figures is that they can be seen just through an extremely limit fissure in the rock.

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The nine-day yearly celebration at the Temple is in the month of March. The fundamental celebration is held at the Shiva sanctuary at the foot of Theerthamalai.

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G. Erode

Presentation

The District home office Erode is a well known place for Turmeric and Handloom materials. The Railway intersection join the town to all parts of India. There is a Government Museum in the Municipal Office grounds.

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Spots Of Interest

1. Kodumudi 

It is a prominent piligrim focus and it is placed in the bank of River Kaveri. The waterway takes redirection in its spill out of South to east at this spot. An acclaimed Magudeswarar sanctuary here that the Gods Siva, Vishnu and Brahma are in one grounds. It is 40 km from Erode.

2. Bhavani 

The Sangameswarar Temple here is arranged at the intercection of Rivers Kaveri, Bhavani and Amuthanathi. It looks like of Thriveni Sangamam at Allahabad in North India. Jambai is a spot close here is extraordinary for generation of Jamakalam or the thick cover. Bhavani is 16 kms from Erode.

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3. Kodiveri Dam  

It is a cookout spot arranged 12km from Gobichettipalayam and 65 kms from Erode. A barriage developed over the River Bhavani is beautiful one in this district.

4. Bannari  

It is placed 15 kms from Sathiyamangalam. Bannari Mariamman sanctuary is one of the imperative Sakthi sanctuaries in this area. The celebrated Kundam- Firewalk celebration is sorted out here amid April–May consistently.

5. Pariyur 

The popular "Kondathu Kalliaman" sanctuary is placed at Pariyur. The Temple is 10 km from Gobichettipalayam in Erode District.

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H. Kanchipuram - A City Of Thousand Temples

Kanchipuram (75 kms from Chennai) is one of the seven sacred urban areas in the nation, and a visit is accepted to offer salvation. Kanchipuram once had over a thousand sanctuaries. Today, there are more than a hundred surviving, and all are justified regardless of a visit.

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Kanchipuram likewise has some striking houses of worship and mosques. Antiquated Kanchipuram is the city of thousand sanctuaries and is one of the seven most sacrosanct explorer habitats for the Hindus. This city is otherwise called Kanchi.

There now stay around 126 sanctuaries in Kanchi and a couple of all the more in its edges. The city was the capital of the early Cholas and it was the Pallava capital between the sixth and eighth hundreds of years.

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Spots Of Interest

1. Kailasanathar Temple 

.Raja Simha, the father of Mahendravarman constructed this old sanctuary in 81th Century A.D and later finished it. It is assembled in the commonplace Pallava style, with a pyramidal tower, a pillared corridor and vestibule, encased by a divider.

The sanctuary is acclaimed for lovely carvings and pulls in aficionados and sightseers alike. There are 58 little sanctums arranged around the fundamental sanctuary, as a compound divider. Fresco style artistic creations beautify the inward dividers of the sanctuary.

2. Varadaraja Perumal Temple 

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Vijaynagar rulers constructed this sanctuary and the directing divinity is Varadaraja Swamy. The 100-pillared lobby of this sanctuary demonstrates the authority of the stone carvers of Vijayanagara.

Among the best pieces are the separated parts of a huge chain cut out of a solitary stone and the figures of the God of Love and his associate straddling a swan and a parrot individually.

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3. Vaikunta Perumal Temple 

This Vaishnavite sanctuary goes back to the eighth century and was assembled by Nandivarma Pallava. Fight scenes delineating Pallava valor are cut on the boards encompassing the primary prakaram.

4. Ulagalanda Perumal Temple

Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as the smaller person vamana, repressed the pride of lord Mahabali. Jayamkonda Cholan constructed this sanctuary. There is a remarkable icon of Vishnu that is 35 feet in stature.

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5. Ashtabuja Perumal Temple  

The astounding highlight of this divinity is that it has eight arms. Master Vishnu is in standing carriage, confronting west. The sanctuary has old stone engravings.

6. Ekambareswarar Temple 

Originally manufactured by the Pallavas, this vast Shiva sanctuary was later remade by the Chola and Vijaynagara rulers. Here, Lord Shiva is venerated as Earth or Prithvi, one of the five components. The measurements of this sanctuary are reflected in its 20-section of land spread and its tall south gopuram, which takes off to a tallness of 58.5m.

The eleven-story structure that is beautified with lovely figures is one of the tallest sanctuary towers in South India. Childless couples respect the antiquated mango tree in the yard. They reliably string little supports to the limbs of the tree with the trust that their craving for a posterity will be satisfied.

Additionally in the sanctuary, there is a little board portraying the story that recounts the sanctuary's presence. Parvathi caused Shiva's fury when she committed the error of playing a naughty trick on him by covering his eyes for a moment.

Preventing Siva's vision for that one second prompted years of dimness for the mortals, Shiva bade her to perform atonement to get his forgiveness.It is accepted that the sanctuary was based on the spot where the ruler excused her.

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7. Kamakshi Amman Temple  

This is an essential shakthisthalam, known as parabrahmaroonpini. The fundamental god is situated on brahma, vishnu, rudra, eswara and sadasiva. The Cholas constructed the sanctuary in its available from in the twelfth century A.D.

The sanctuary has wonderful gopurams, columns, mandapams and tanks.

8. Masjids 

This is a mosque manufactured 450 years prior by the Nawab of Arcot close to the Ekambareswarar sanctuary. There is another mosque close to the Vaikunta Perumal sanctuary. The magnificence is that the mosque and the sanctuaries impart a typical tank, valid to the soul of resistance that India is eminent.

Muslims partake in the Brahmatvasam celebrations of the Varadaraja sanctuary as well.

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9. Christ Church 

A Britisher named Mclean, in 1921, manufactured this congregation. The block structure was normally Scottish, with curves and columns.

10. Kanchi Mutt  

The Kanchi Mutt is one of the mutts or peetams built by Adi Sankara, who lived from 788 to 820 AD. It has made a current focus of realizing, which has been given an esteemed University status. This is at Enathur,5 kms from Kanchi.

The middle has a library with old books and palm leaf original copies.

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11. Anna Memorial 

Kanchipuram is the origin of Dr. C.N. Annadurai, the researcher statesman, lovingly called Anna importance the senior sibling by the overall population. His inborn home placed here has been changed over into a remembrance.

12. Kanchi Kudil 

This house is about 100 years of age. It has an old style veranda, open yard, cashbox, furniture,etc. While in transit to the Kailasanathar sanctuary in Kanchipuram we can see this house.

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13. Shakunthala Jagannathan Museum Of Folk Art: 

This is arranged near to the Ekambarerwar sanctuary. The 400-year old house fits in with the maternal progenitors of Sir C P Ramaswamy Aiyar, a prestigious researcher. This has been changed over into an exhibition hall.

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Spots of Interest Around Kanchipuram

1. Srinivasa Perumal Sanctuary In Semmanacheri

Prarthana Sthalam for the "unmarried" and 'childless couples'. Conviction is that one can recapture lost vision by offering genuine petitions to God at this sanctuary. Placed around 30kms South of Madras on the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR)

It is just after Infosys grounds and Sathyabhama University is an old East Facing Srinivasa Perumal sanctuary, in Semmanacheri, that has been as of late remodeled and wears another look.

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History

Conviction is that the sanctuary may be more than 1500 years of age and may have been assembled by the Pallavas, who were likewise in charge of the development of a few Divya Desams in this locale including Thiru Kadal Mallai at Mahabalipuram (Maamallapuram.

Later on, redesign work at this sanctuary is said to have been embraced by Nayak Kings and Chettiars. The specialists from Archeological Survey of India (ASI) accept that the sanctuary in its current structure and structure may be around 500 years of age.

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The Story

The story goes that some time ago, there was starvation at this spot and the Pallava ruler, Narasimha Pallava, conjured the favors of Srinivasa Perumal to help soothe the torments of the individuals. Satisfied with his petitions to God,

Lord Srinivasa is said to have showed up before the ruler and conveyed downpours to this area. Subsequently, the conviction is that the Lord satisfies the wishes of all commits who come here and offer supplications to God, with earnestness, at this sanctuary.

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2. Prarthana Sthalam

The sanctuary is said to be a prarthana sthalam for unmarried individuals and childless couples. There is a tank a large portion of a km east of the sanctuary. Those (with eye issues) who clean up in the holy tank and offer true supplications to God to Srinivasa Perumal are said to recapture their (lost) visual perception.

3. Fascinating Sculptures

One discovers a few fascinating figures on the Western side of the sanctuary including an a solitary stone models of Shiva, Lingam, Mahalakshmi and Ganesha, said to be a 1000years old. This can now be discovered neighboring the Thaayar Sannidhi.

Agni Devan, who is said to be display just in extremely old sanctuaries is seen here with 2 heads and 3 legs, on the Southern side of the tower over the Sanctum. There is a different sannidhi for Thaayar and for Kaalinga Narthanar on the western side of the sanctuary.

4. Chengalpattu(35 KMS) 

As you pass via train or street from Chennai Southwards, you can see a limitless spread of water. This is the wonderful Kolavai Lake with slopes on one side giving an exquisite setting to this scene. TTDC gives drifting offices at this lake.

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5. Vedanthangal(32 KMS) - Birds Sanctuary  Ekambareswar Koil

This haven for water and other transitory fledglings has come up around a town tank that is encompassed by a woods of trees. It is an asylum for transient fledglings, for example, herons, egrets, sandpipers, white ibis, spoonbills, swans and dim wagtails among others.

There is additionally a sizeable populace of occupant reproducing water winged creatures. Between October-February is the season to visit Vedantangal. For reservations at the rest house, contact the Wildlife Warden, 49, Fourth Main Road, Adyar, Chennai, 600 020 Ph : 2413947.

6. Pandavadhootha Perumal Temple 

This sanctuary is committed to Lord Vishnu. Lord Rajakesari Varman assembled it about a thousand years back.

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7. Ekambareswar Koil Muttukadu backwaters 

This was found 20 kms from Mamallapuram, Muttukadu is a fine cookout spot. The TTDC organizes sculling and wind surfing.

8. Alampari  

50 kms from Mamallapuram is Alamparai. There is a destroyed fortification was manufactured by the Nawabs. Backwaters and cool sands give a decent cookout spot.

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9. Crocodile Bank 

This bank was situated up by Romulus Whitaker to breed a few types of African and Indian crocodiles and gators in bondage.

10. Mudaliarkuppam 

40 kms from Mamallapuram on the East Coast Road are the delightful backwaters of Mudaliarkuppam. Drifting offices are given by TTDC.

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11. Arignar Anna Zoologial Park

The Arignar Anna Zoological Park 36 kms from the heart of Chennai is one of the cutting edge zoos of India, and the greatest in South East Asia. The zoo is arranged in a store woodland. A portion of the attractions are a nighttime creature house, reptile fenced in area stroll through aviaries, ancient creature park, butterfly house, insectariums, youngsters' park and an understanding focus.

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Pioneer SPOTS

1. Tirumalaivaiyavur (47 kms)  

On the best approach to Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, on a little hillock, is the delightful Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal sanctuary in Malaivaiyavoor. The divinity looks somewhat like the Lord of the Seven Hills, Balaji.

2. Kovalam (59 kms)  

Kovalam is renowned for the Dargah of Hazart Dhammimul Ansari. Hazart Dhammimul Ansari lived in Medina and is accepted to have seen Prophet Mohammad. He passed on 900 years prior, however before his demise he requested that his devotees cast his pine box into the ocean.

He wished to be covered in which ever spot it arrived at long last. It was in far off Kovalam that the pine box thought that it was' home. In the interim the Nawab of Wallajah, Sadutullam Khan had a fantasy in which Hazrat Dhammimul Ansari allured him to Kovalam.

The Nawab complied with the call and discovered the pine box and assembled a Dargah. The dargah covers a zone of 3 sections of land.

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3. Madurantakam (40 kms) 

There is a renowned Rama sanctuary here and a British Collector enriched the Goddess Shrine. While he was remaining at the Madurantakam Tank, dreading a rupture because of surges, he had a dream of Lord Rama. This tank is one of the biggest in the state.

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1. Sriperumbudur (29 kms) 

This is the origination of Saint Ramanuja. There is a Vaishnavite sanctuary and legend that bhoothams or spirits put them them up. The name of the spot is gotten from this legend. There is likewise a dedication to the late Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi who was killed here.

2. St. Thomas Mount (60 kms) 

St. Thomas, one of the missionaries of Jesus Christ, is said to have gone by India around 52 AD. A quarter century later, he was martyred at a spot in suburbia of this city. This spot has been named St. Thomas Mount.

The little slope is 76 meters high and on it stands an old church assembled by the Portuguese around 1514 AD. There is a fascinating relic in the Church. This is an old stone cross, which the witness is said to have grasped in his grasp while kicking the bucket.

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3. Tiruvidanthai (64 kms) 

The Nityakalyana Perumal Temple, more than a 1000 years of age, is arranged on the East Coast Road in the middle of Chennai and Mamallapuram. The wonderful god here is Varaha Perumal, overall called Nitya Kalyana Perumal. The divinity is accepted to give conjugal euphoria.

4. Melmaruvathur (42 kms) 

There is a sanctuary devoted to Adi Parashakthi to which individuals want love in extensive numbers.

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5. Mamallapuram (65 kms)

Mamallapuram is the gem in the crown of Tamil Nadu. It is a world heritiage and social site. Spotted near to the seashore, it was an essential port town amid right on time noteworthy times, particularly the Pallava period.

One can see rock-cut caverns, solid unattached sanctuaries, bas help here in this notable town. There is a Dance Festival consistently in the months of December and January.

6. Sadras (65 kms) 

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Sadras was before a Dutch settlement and there are the remaining parts of a post manufactured by the Dutch. Inside the post is a cemetery with some old cut headstones. This waterfront town has an exquisite shoreline.

7. Uthiramerur (25 kms) 

An antiquated Siva sanctuary having engravings about town organization in the past enhances this spot. There is additionally an old and enormous Vaishnavite sanctuary.

8. Kooram(15 kms) 

The spot has two antiquated sanctuaries, one deicated to Lord Vishnu and the other to his aficionado, Sri Koorathazhwar. The sanctuaries are of archeological significance owing to their antiquated nature and kind of development.

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9. Singaperumal Koil (44 kms) 

Close to Chengalpattu is Singaperumal Koil. Singaperumal is a reference to the lion-headed incarnation of Vishnu, the Narasimha symbol. The sanctuary is more than 1500 years of age.

Traveler INFORMATION At Mamallapuram : Government of Tamil Nadu Tourist Office  Phone : 04114-242232.

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