India /Tamil Nadu /Thanjavur /Thanjavur Thanjavur (Tanjavur), also known as Tanjore, is a bustling city with a rich historical legacy. The city is also the capital of Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur District, which is a fertile region watered by the River Cauvery, is known as the rice bowl of India or the Granary […]
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 /Tirunelveli /Tirunelveli Tirunelveli is a town that is located in the southern most part of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, and for this reason the region has well established local roots. The town of Tirunelveli is also culturally very rich, and has many important must visit destinations that tourists would be […]
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 /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 /Tanjore /Navagraha Sthalas Navagraha Sthalas, the most auspicious location where one can offer prayers to the nine planets, has been revered as the most important religious destination in Tamil Nadu state in South India. The name of the place itself means the location (Sthalas) of Nine Planets (Navagraha). The temples dedicated to […]
India /Goa /North Goa /Goa Kumbakonam, a picturesque temple town located in Tanjavur District of Tamil Nadu, is known for its age old temples including famous Kumbeswarar and Sarangapani temples. Kumbakonam literally means the place of pot (Kumbam). This beautiful town is naturally set between the rivers Cauvery and Arasalar. This city was the capital […]
India /Tamil Nadu /Nagapattinam /Nagore Nagore is a religious destination located north of Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu. This is a small town along the shore of Bay of Bengal. This place has its prime attraction in a renowned Nagore Dargah, a revered place by Muslims. Nagore Dargah, five century’s old Muslim Shrine, attracts thousands of […]
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 […]