Karaikal

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Sunday, February 28, 2010

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French dreams of an Indian Empire began and ended in Pondicherry. But in the scattered territories of the Union Territory of Pondicherry there remains what little there is left of the French influence in India. The Union Territory of Pondicherry comprises of 4 coastal regions viz- Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam .

Karaikal is on the east coast about 140 kms south of Pondicherry and 300 kms south of Chennai ( Madras ) located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.

Karaikal is known all over the country for its unique and the only temple devoted to the Lord Saneeswara(Lord Saturn) at Thirunallar. Those who are troubled by vicissitudes in life and wish bright future do spare their time to pay obeisance to the Lord Saturn. More than two thousand pilgrims visit this temple everyday. The Sani Peyarchi festival is the "Kumbh Mela of Pondicherry" attracting lakhs of devotees.

Karaikal is the Gateway to various places of worship in the eastern coast of Tamilnadu.
Two famous shrines, Velankanni for Christians and Nagore for Muslims are nearby Karaikal. Tranquebar Fort (Tharangampadi Kottai) is just 8 kms from here.

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Karaikal is a very old temple town in Pondicherry. It is on the east coast, about 135 km. from Pondicherry and 300 km. from Chennai towards south. The town is small with a total of 161 sq Km. with marine time climate. Located on the Koramandel coast of the Bay of Bengal, this small town is a must see for tourists as well as pilgrims.The town of Karaikal is the second largest region of the Union Territory of Pondicherry on the delta of the Cavery River. Karaikal has a rich architectural and religious heritage with special mention of Sri Dharbarenyeswaraswamy Temple, the famous 7th century temple which is one of the most well known of all Lord Shiva's temples in India.

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To Reach karaikal

BY AIR The nearest airport is Trichy, 168 Km away.
RAIL The nearest Railway Station is Nagore, 10Kms away. Mayiladuthurai, 45 Kms
ROAD Karaikal is connected by roads directly form Chidambaram, Trichy, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur.

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