Poovanoor: 38 kms. A small village with quiet atmosphere having an ancient temple dedicated to goddess Chamundeshwari. The majestic tower of the temple with five tiers attracts the visitor on the main road. It is believed that the goddess Chamundeshwari is worshipped only at this temple in South India next… Continue reading
Thirukandiyur: 10 kms. In a small village leading to Aralur, one can see a little shrine of Subramanya. One of the greatest deeds accomplished by Lord Shiva in this temple was the removal of the fifth face of Brahma according to mythology. This place enshrines the Shiva temple known as… Continue reading
Palace Building: This is a cluster of fabulous buildings with huge corridors and halls. Built by the Nayaks in 1550 and enlarged later by the Mahrattas, two of the palace towers, the Kudagaparam and the Madamaligai are visible from all parts of the city. After the recent renovations of the… Continue reading