India /Tamil Nadu /Nagapattinam /Nagapattinam Nagapattinam is a major tourist and pilgrimage location in the state of Tamil Nadu. Nagapattinam, the name derived from Nagur – the land of serpent gods, is credited with praise worthy cultural and historical significance. Nagapattinam once was a thriving and most prominent constituent of Cholamandalam. The glory of the […]

India /Tamil Nadu /Thiruvarur /Thiruvarur Thiruvarur is a temple town in Tamil Nadu. It has been renowned as the cultural center for many centuries. This ancient town is located in the centre spot of Chola Region. The town is famous for the temple known as Sri Tyagaraja temple. The annual chariot festival in this temple […]

India /Tamil Nadu /Nagapattinam /Vailankanni Velankanni officially spelled as Vailankanni (Virgin of Velai, the town), also spelled as “Velanganni”. Vailankanni, a small hamlet on the coastal region of Bay of Bengal near to the famous Nagapattinam, is a revered Christian religious destination. This holy city is known for the famous Basilica of Our Lady of […]

India /Tamil Nadu /Nagapattinam /Tranquebar The town of Tranquebar is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, and this place should feature in your itinerary plainly for its peaceful surroundings and unexplored beauty. The town of Tranquebar is also located quite near to Chennai, and it is thus well accessible. Tranquebar is an excellent place […]

India /Tamil Nadu /Kumbakonam /Thirumanancheri Thirumanancheri, temple or land of marriage (thirumanam in Tamil means marriage), is a holy village in Kumbakonam district of Tamil Nadu. The village is known to the outer world due to a temple dedicated to Lord Siva and his wife Uma (Parvati). The Hindu mythology relates the existence of the […]

India /Tamil Nadu /Nagapattinam /Thirukkadaiyur Come to Thirukkadaiyur and have a second wedding ceremony to make the rest of life blessed and to have long life. One can see many couples with over age of 60 adorned in beautiful wedding dresses take out procession after having the wedding ceremony in Goddess Abhirami Shrine. This is […]

India /Tamil Nadu / Nagapattinam / Seerkazhi Seerkazhi is a religious spot located between and in the district of in Tamil Nadu. Seerkazhi is described in Hindu mythology by various names. Seerkazhi village is a calm and beautiful place with all aspects of a south Indian village. The village is calm and still preserves the […]

India /Tamil Nadu /Nagapattinam /Poompuhar Poompuhar is an ancient port town that is located in the Nagapattinam District in the State of Tamil Nadu. Poompuhar which was also known as Puhar was a flourishing port and was also the capital of the ancient Chola Kingdom. The town has a unique distinct of being located on […]

India / Tamil Nadu /Nagapattinam /Mayiladuthurai Mayiladuthurai, formerly known as Mayavaram, is a religious and scenic tourist destination located in Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu State. The town Mayiladuthurai is situated on the banks of the famous river Cauvery. Mayiladuthurai literally means the place of peacock’s dance. Mythical stories behind the name Mayiladuthurai are many. […]