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The District came into
existence in the year 1991 with its headquarter in Nagappattinam city. Its
long stretch of beach runs along the Bay of Bengal for 188kms. Nagappattinam
boasts of having one of the most thriving harbours of India. It has Shri
Kayahorana Swami Neelayathatchi Amman Temple, Sowriraja Perumal Temple, and
Nellukkadai Mariamman Temple. The mini museum, the towering lighthouse and
the long beautiful beach are some of the worth visiting places in this city.
The pillar located in front of the District Collectorate stands for the
victorial acheivement of the administration along with the citizens of this
district in taking the Guinness Record Acheivement of planting the maximum
no. of saplings in 24 hours.
Nagore, as a pilgrim town has the Dargaha of saint Hazrat
Meeran Sultan Syed Shahabdul Hammeed [Hazrat Mian]. It is a sea-side town,
now bustling with activities both related to religion and commerce.
wide. He came to Tamilnadu after visiting different places like Keelakkarai
and preaching the doctrine of love, service devotion to the almighty he
settled down in Nagore in a piece of land granted by a devotee of this
saintly preacher. His words and deeds were divine and prophetic. He said
�Islam preaches the fatherhood of God and brotherhood of Man �. He sent his
disciples to work among the people and spread the message of Prophet
Mohammed. He passed away in 1558 at the age of 68 and in Nagore dargha are
the relics of this God-man. Khandoori festival is the anniversary
celebrations and devotees from all over the world join the festivals to be
blessed by Nagore Andavavar. | Area | 875Sq.Km. | |
| Population | 92,525(2001) census | |
| Altitude | Sea level | |
| Rainfall | 350mm | |
| Season | Throughout the year | |
| Languages spoken | Tamil and English | |
| Std code | 04365 | |
| Climate | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | 36 C | 28 C |
| Winter | 29 C | 21 C |
Access
| Air | Nearest Air port is at Thirichirapalli (147kms) |
| Rail | Connected to all major cities in South India via, Chennai, Trichirappalli, Thanjavur and Kollam. |
| Road | Connected to all major towns and cities Regular bus services available to Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Pondicherry etc., |
| Hotel Tamilnadu, Nagappattinam | 224389,225114 |
| ATM Lodge | 250758 |
| Deen Lodge | 250032 |
| Maraikayar Lodge | ----- |
| Hanifa Lodge | 250384 |
| Railway Retiring Rooms available | |
Restaurant
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Hotel Sangeetha, Big Bazaar
-
Raadha cafe, olld Bus Stand
-
Nawab Rastaurant, Near Dharga
Medical Facilities
govt. Hospital, Sivan South Street (Medical shops available)
Communication
post/Telegraph/STD/ISD/Telex/Fax/Courier Facilities available. E-mail and Internet centres are also available.
Recreation
- Cinema - Availaable
- Library - Local Library, Sivan South Srteet
- Recreation Club -Union Recreation Club,(Members Only) Phone : 50751
Festivals
Kandhoori Festival during the month of December
Local Transport
Auto, Taxi, Town Bus Services Horse Carts available Petrol Bunk available.
Places of Worship
- Hindu: Naganathaswamy Temple Perumal Temple
- Islam: Nagore Andavar Dharga
- Christian St.Fathima Annai Church (RC), Vetrilaikaran Street.
| District Collector | 252500 |
| Dist. Superintendent of Police | 242888 |
| Wild life Warden | 253091,253092 |
| Public Relation Officer Nagapattinam | 274040 |
| Railway Enquiry | 250161 |
| Police Station | 250100 |
| Post Office | 250188 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 250165 |
| Indian Bank | 250109 |
| Dagha Trustee | 250186 |
| Dargha Office | 250194 |
| Tourist Officer, Poompuhar | 04364-260439 |
Velankanni is one of the most visited pilgrim centres in India. It is a town situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal. This renowned shrine Basilica of our Lady of health draws pilgrims from all over the world. Not only Christians but also the people of other faiths come to this Church to pray at the shrine of Our lady of health.
Knowing the importance of this town the Pope in the Vatican city has declared Velankanni as a Holy city.
This Roman Catholic Church has an extended Basilica, which has two floors where one can find the statue of Jesus Christ. The Gothic style of architecture is a unique feature of the Church. The church itself is an imposing building with inspiring architecture. While the buildings have been painted white roof of the church is made by the tiles with striking red in contrast to the colour of the walls. The environment around the shrine is spick and span. Radiating rays of hope and piety.
There is also a shrine of "our lady of sorrow where in the sorrowing Mother is depicted carrying infant Jesus in her hand.
The museum is situated opposite to the Basilica has a very rich variety of exhibits. The precious offerings made by the devotees are on display here. Biblical incidents are depicted on both sidewalls Timings 6.30am to 8.00pm.
Festivals
are celebrated here with all pomp and gaiety every year on August 29th the
feast of our lady commences with the hoisting. Of the flag the 10th day ends
on the 8th September after the dismounting of the flag.
The pilgrims who come here also follow the Hindu tradition of tonsuring their heads as an offering and also perform ear-boring ceremony, This is a religious centre where Hindus, Muslims and Christian from all over the India congregate in large numbers and worship in harmony.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Area | 5.5sq.kms | |
| Population | 10,144(2001sensus) | |
| Altitude | Sea level | |
| Rainfall | 350mm | |
| Season | Throughout the year | |
| Language spoken | Tamil and English | |
| Std code | 04365 | |
| Climate | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | 36oC | 28oC |
| Winter | 29oC | 21oC |
Access
| Air | Nearest air port Tiruchirappali (165)kms |
| Rail | Nearest railway station Nagapattinam 12kms Connected to all major cities in South India via: Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, and Kollam. |
| Road | Connected to all major towns and cities Regular bus services available to Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, Kannyakumari, Thanjavur, Pondichery, etc., |
Accommodation
| Hotel/Restaurant | Phone |
|---|---|
| Quality Inn(MGMgroup) | 2 63900 |
| Hotel Velankanni | 263527 |
| Hotel Golden sand | 263246,63626 |
| Hotel sea gate | 263910 |
| Hotel Picnic | 263510 |
| Hotel Prakash | 263740 |
| Little flower pilgrimage quarters | 263512 |
| St. Joseph pilgrimage quarters | 263512 |
Other Accommodation
| Restaurant | Phone |
|---|---|
| Quality inn | 263900 |
| Hotel Velankanni | 263527 |
| Chandra hotel | 263462 |
| Ariya bhavan | 263675 |
| Railway Retiring rooms | |
Shopping
Poompuhar Show room near the church
Medical facilities
- Primary health Centre near bus stand
- Punitha Arogya Matha health centre(run by the church)
- Punitha Arogya matha hospital-Main road, phone 64409
Communication
Post/Telegraph/Std/ISD/Telex/Fax/Courier
facilities available.
Browsing centers - Annai Infotech �220Main road Ph 63247
Recreation
- Cinema - Theatres available
- Library - Local library at Anna pillai street Photo studio available
- Book stall - Annai book sales centres
Festivals
- Arokkaiyamatha Festival during August-September
- Christmas Festival December 25th
- New year festival January 1st
Local Transport
Auto,Taxi,Towns bus services and horse carts available.
Places of Worship
- Hindu: Sivan temple. Mariamman temple near arch
- Islam: Mosque at Muslim street.
- Christian: Our lady of good health church
Other important Telephone Numbers
| Church Office, Velankanni | 263423 |
| Chief Priest, Velankanni | 263530 |
| Railway, Velankanni | 263516 |
| Bus Enquiry, Velankanni | 263467 |
| Post Office, Velankanni | 263430 |
| Police Station, Velankanni | 263100 |
| Indian Overseas Bank, Velankanni | 263422 |
| Executive Office, Town Panchayat | 263448 |
It is 35kms north of Nagapattnam on the east coastal line of Bay of Bengal. Danish Architexture is the attractions of Tranguebar. Bus facilities are available to this place from Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Poompuhar, Sirkali and Chidambaram.
Danish Port
Built in 1620 exi
sts to exhibit Danish architecture. The fort
is now under the control of TamilNadu Archeological Department, houses an
archaeological Museum. This museum is open on all days expect Friday.
Zion's Church
It was built in 1701.It was renovated in 1782-84.
Town Gateway
It was built in 1792 on Danish Architectural style, and
renovated recurring by ASI.
Masilamani
Nathar Temple
This Temple built in 1305 A.D by Maravarma Kulasekara
Pandiyan exhibits outstanding architectural dataib.
Danish
Governor Bungalow
This building got its name as it was used as residence of
Danish Governor in 1784.
Kodiakkarai (55KMms) also called Point Calimere, is situated
abutting the Palk Strait. Spread over an area of over 312.17 hectars, this
Wild Life Sanctuary boasts of mammals like blue buck, spotted deer, wild
boar, semi wild ponies, bonnet macaque, water birds like flamingoes, ibises,
herons, and spoonbills. Sea turtle, starred tortoise, vipers, marsh
crocodiles, etc., are some of the reptiles. Fish, dolphins, dugong, sea
lion, sea cow are occasionally found here. Besides, it is where the
occurrence of varieties of corals are found.
Further information can be had from
The Wild Life Warden,
Nagappattinam 611 011.
Ph: 04365-253091.
A beautiful Muragan Temple dedicated to Lord Singaravelan is
housed in a large complex. The pillars of this temple are adorned with
intricate and exquisite carvings. The beautiful paintings of a bygone era
are amazing in colour and portrayal.
Beside this temple has the shrine of Siva, Vishnu and Hanuman. It is a rare
combination, indeed. Worship in this temple removes all the hurdles of the
devotees, it is believed.
This city is 14Kms east of Sirkali. It is popular for its fine beach, which is full of natural beauty. This town has an ancient temple. The presiding deity of this temple is Arulmigu Mullaivananathar. This temple is glorified in these divine songs.
Situated 3kms from Poompuhar, Keelaperumpallam receives a stream of devotees every day for worshipping Shri Naganatha Swami. This temple is the seat of the Ninth Navagraha, the Kedhu.
Thiruvengadu is situated 8 kms. From Poompuhar. Another Navagraha Budhan is situated inside the Temple of Arulmigu Swetharanya Swami. Devotees from all over India and abroad come to worship Budhan every day. This temple is glorified in the divine songs.
In the divine songs of Devaram, Vaitheeswarankoil is called Pullirukkuvellur. The Presiding deity Lord Vaithiyanathan and the Devi is Thaiyalnayagi. Lord Muruga is called here as Arulmigu Muthukumaraswami. Vaitheeswarankoil is situated 12kms from Mayiladuthurai and 5kms from Sirkali. This temple is the seat of another Navagraha, the Mars.
Situated 10Kms from Sirkali, Thiru Nangore is one of the most sacred places of Vaishnava Temples. Shri Narayanaperumal Temple, Purushothama Perumal temple, Kudamadum Kootha Perumal Kovil, Semponnarangar kovil, Pallikondaperumal Kovil, Varadharaja Perumal Koil which had been performed Mangala Sananam by Thirumangai Azhwar are located in this small town. Around Thiru Nangore, there are other Vaishnava temples in Thiruvali, Thirunagiri, Keezhasalai and Perumal koil.
Thirukkadaiyur is on the bus route of Chidhambaram - Nagappattinam. It was in this temple Lord Siva had annihilated Yama, the God of death and destruction to save the life of Markandeya and bestowed immortality on him. It is one of the most important seats of Sakthi. Inside the precincts of the temple of Arulmigu Amerthakadeswarar is located the temple of Shri Abirami Amman Temple. The great Saint Abirami Bhattar composed the divine songs of Abirami Anthathi. On attaining 60th year of age in conjugal life of the husband, the couple, belonging to the Hindu family, celebrates their Sasthti Abthapurthy ceremony here inside the temple.
Sirkali is located on the main route between Mayiladuthurai and Chidhambaram. Shri Arulmigu Sattanatha Swami temple has many wonderful architectural and sculptural features. This temple has been glorified in the divine songs of Thevaram. One of the four great divine poet, the Saiva saint Thirugnana Sambandar was bestowed with the divine grace by Lord Siva and Parvathy here. Every year in the Tamil month of Chithirai, Thirumulaippal festival is celebrated in a grand manner.
Arulmigu Mayuranathar Temple is located here. According to the Hindu mythology, Annai Parasakthi danced in the form of a peacock and hence the place is called Mayiladuthurai. Devotees after worshipping Mayuranathar can travel from here to all the places of Navagrahas and other important temples by bus. The festival of Holy bath known as Kadai Muzhukku in the river Cauvery is celebrated in the month of Ippasi.
On the East coast between Nagappattinam and Chidhambaram, Ananthamangalam is located 5Kms from Thirukkadaiyur. People from all over TamilNadu visit the temple of Lord Anjaneyar for His grace. The divine statue of Anjaneya here is unique with its three eyes and ten hands. Special worship of Anjaneya is held on Saturdays and on the days of Amavasya.
Among the nine Navagraha places, Thirunallar is the seat of Lord Saneeswara Bhagawan. It is located 5Kms west of Karaikkal on the Kumbakonam main route within the limits of Pondicherry state.
