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Nagappattinam Travel Info
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Town Nagappattinam was the Headquarters of a region during Chola period.Nagappattinam was also known as 'Cholkula Vallippattinam'. The heritage of the town is found in the Burmese historical text of 3rd century B.C. The same text gives evidences of a Buddha Vihar built by the great Ashoka. The Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur is an architectural wonder and reflects the artistic skills of the erstwhile Chola rulers who ruled peninsular India in the early medieval period. |
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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN NAGAPPATTINAM |
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BUDDHA
Pallava King Rajasimha (690 - 720 BC) permitted a Chinese king to build Buddha Vihar in Nagappattinam. Hence there existed a Chinese built Buddha Vihar in Nagappattinam. According to Anaimangalam copper plate of Kulothunga CholaI, Sri Vijayathunga Varman of Sri Vijaya Kindon. |
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NAGORE
Nagore is at a distance of 5 kms. north of Nagappattinam. Irrespective of caste, creed and religion people offer their worship at this Islamic Shrine. Kandhuri festival during October and November is very popular. |
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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THANJAVUR |
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THE SHRINE OF SRI SUBRAMANYA
The Shrine of Sri Subramanya has been pronounced to be "As exquisite piece of decorative architecture as is to be found in the south of India" and "A perfect gem of carved stone work, the tooling of the stone in the most exquisitely delicate and elaborate patterns, remaining as clear and sharp as the day it left the sculptor's hands". |
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NOTEWORTHY SCULPTURAL ART
Incidents from the lives of the Nayanmars, several of the 108 Bharatanatyam dance postures, manifestations of Shiva (Aadalvallaan, Nataraja, Tripurantaka, Dakshinamurthi etc.) are depicted in sculptured panels or in exquisite Chola murals. |
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THE SHRINE FO GANAPATI
The Shrine of Ganapati is in the southwestern corner of the court and is of the time of Sarfoji II. Seven images of Ganapati are said to have been set up by Rajaraha Chola, 2 in the dancing posture, 3 seated comfortably, and the remaining 2 standing.
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EAT NANDI
The Nandi within an elaborately worked Nayak Mandapam is massive and striking. The Nandi is 12 feet high, 19.5 feet long and 18.25 feet wide. The Nandi is a monolith weighing about 25 tons and the stone is said to have come from a bed of Gneiss at the foot of Pachaimalai near Perambalur. |
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WEEKEND GETAWAYS AROUND NAGAPPATTINAM & THANJAVUR |
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VELANGANNI
Velanganni is situated on the coastal line of Bay of Bengal at a distanceof 14 Kms south of Nagappattinam. Sacred Arokkiya Madha Church here is a holy place for the Christians. People of all religions offer their worship at this Church. The festival during August and September is very famous. |
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VEDARANYAM
Vedaranyam lies at a distance of 58 Kms from Nagappattinam. Vedaranyewarar temple here is worth mentioning. It is one of the 'Sapatha Vidanga Thallams'. The place was the centre stage of Salt Sathyagraha during freedom struggle. |
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THIRUKKUVALAI
Tiruvarur lying at a distance of 27Kms from Nagappattinam is one of the 'Sapthavidanga Thalams'. Thiyagaraj Swamy temple and Angalamman temple are well known. |
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