Ratnagiri (The Ruby Hill): 35 kms. The bare conical rock which abruptly rises from the village Kulittalai has an ancient temple of Shiva dedicated to Rathnagirishwarar. The hill is also known as Manikka Malai and Vatapokki Malai, which rise to a height of about 400 metres. The temple on the… Continue reading
Tiruverumbur: 12 kms. An old village not far from the city, famous for its ancient Shiva temple dedicated to Erumbeshwarar dating earlier to 9th century. The deity has been called by various names such as Mahadeva, Aditya Bhattaraka and Tiruvembiyur Alwar. One inscription states that Pippilikas (ants) worshipped this deity…. Continue reading
Thirukadambathurai: 38 kms. Popularly known as Kadambar kovil, the small village on the banks of river Cauvery has an ancient Shiva temple dedicated to Kadamba Vaneshwarar with his consort called Bala Kunjambika. Tradition says that the place was originally the hermitage of sage Kanva with a number of Kadamba trees…. Continue reading
Viralimalai: 30 kms. This place is famed for the temple of Subramanya on a small hillock situated amidst beautiful surroundings. The temple on the top dates back to the 15th century. There is also a small cave temple on the hillock called Chokkanathar Mandapam, where it is said that Arunagirinathar… Continue reading
Vayalur: 18 kms. Popularly known as Kumara Vayalur and Adi Vayalur, this place has an ancient temple for Lord Muruga set amidst lush green vegetation. The main tower is richly ornamented with five tiers. In the front is the sacred tank created by Lord Muruga with his Vel. It is… Continue reading
Samayapuram: 11 kms. There is an ancient temple for the village goddess Mariamman which has grown during the last few years as a major place of pilgrimage. It is believed that the goddess has miraculous powers and would cure mental diseases of the devotees. The temple attracts thousands of devotees… Continue reading
The fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu is situated on the banks of rive: Cauvery. Built around the Rockfort, it has many structures dating back to 1760. Even though the Cholas and Pallavas held sway over this area for some time, it is said that the greater part of the… Continue reading
Known as the Lourdes of India, this prosperous town has developed as a great place of pilgrimage not only for the Roman Back view of Basilica Catholic Christians, but also to Hindus and Muslims. It is located on the sea shore in idyllic surroundings at the confluence of river Vellayan… Continue reading
This important port town has the shrine of Soundaryaraja Perumal and is considered as an important Vaishnava shrine. According to the legend, it was at this place that goddess Parvati got back her original Saundarya (beauty) after worshipping Vishnu. Another rarity of this place is the idol of Ashtabhuja Narasimha… Continue reading
A building to see and marvel is the Vidhana Soudha; considered to be among the most imposing building of lndia as a whole. It is a mixture of modern and neo-Dravidian architectural style and has been constructed using both granite and present materials like steel, cement, glass etc. The architecture… Continue reading