Nagapatinam is a Unique District with All Its Historical and Cultural Significance. Nagapattinam Is One Of The Constituents Of Chola Mandalam, Acclaimed As The Most Prominent Among The Ancient Tamil Kingdoms. Its Salient Features More Than Anything Else Have Contributed To The Glory Of The Cholamandalam. Coastal Town Nagapattinam Was The Headquarters Of A Region During The Period This Region Has Been Named After Kshathiriya Sigamani. One Of The Titles Of Raja Raja Cholan. Nagapattinam Was Also Known As ‘Cholakula Vallipattinam’. Thus The Nagapattinam Has The History Of Over 2000 Years For Its Credit. Today Nagapattinam Remains The Head Quarters Of Nagapattinam District.

Nagure: Nagore, As a Pilgrim Town Has the Dargha of Saint Hazrat Meeran Sultan Syed Shahabdul Hammeed [Hazrat Mian]. He Said “Islam Preaches The Fatherhood Of God And Brotherhood Of Man”. He Sent His Disciples To Work Among The People And Spread The Message Of Prophet Mohammed. He Passed Away In 1558 At The Age Of 68 And In Nagore Dargha Are The Relics Of This God-Man. Khandoori Festival Is The Anniversary Celebration And Devotees From All Over The World Join The Festivals To Be Blessed By Nagore Andavar. It Is A Sea – Side Town, Now Bustling With Activities Both Related To Religion And Commerce. The Dargha In Nagore Near Nagapattinam. The District Headquarters Is A Holy Place. Dargha Trustee Ph: 04635-250117.

Beach: A Pristine Beach Has Been Developed To Attract People. Main Attractions Are Beach Volleyball, Joyful Catamaran Rides, Children’s Amusement Park and Other Recreational Facilities.

Danish Port: Built In 1620, The Fort Exists To Exhibit The Danish Architechture. The Fort Is Now Under The Control Of Tamilnadu Archeological Department And Houses An Archaeological Museum. This Museum Is Open On All Days Except Friday.

Masilamani Nathar Temple: On The Sea Front, Fighting A Losing Battle Against The Sea Is The Last Monument In This Village, Masilamani Nathar Temple, Built In 1305 By Mahaverma Kulasekara Pandian. The Temple Is Partly Eroded By The Advancing Sea. Some Parts Of The Temple Are Still Intact And Local Still Use The Temple. Once A Busy And Important Trade Centre, This Forgotten Village Of Tranquebar Intrigues Us With Its History And Captivates Us With Its Beauty.

Mayiladuthurai: Used To Be Called Mayuram, Stated On The Banks Of River Cauvery Mayuranatha Swami Temple, Parimala Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Kasi Vishwanatha Swamy Temple, Punukeeswarar Temple, Vadhayeswarar Temple And Ayyarappar Temle Are Some Of The Famous Temples In Mayiladuthurai.

Poompuhar: Was The Capital And Port City Of Cholas, Also Called As Kaveeripumpattinam, As The River Cauvery Drains Into The Bay Of Bengal Here Only. Kovalam And Kannagi Of The Grat Epic “Silappathikaram Kalaikkodam” A Panorama Of Sculptures Depicting Scenes From Silappathikaram.

Sirkazhi: It Is Near Chidambaram Has One of the Most Revered Shiva Temple of Tamilnadu. It Is Also Home To The Saiva Saint Tirugnanasambandar.

Town Gateway: It Was Built In 1792 on Danish Architectural Style And Recovered By Asi.

 Thillaiyadi Valliyammai Memorial: She Was Born On 22-02-1898. As A Patriot She Fought The British To Get Freedom In Her Young Age, Even Annual Gandhi Praised Her As One Invoked Independence Feeling To Her And Remained As His Ideal. She Died On 22-02-1914. As A Mark Of Respect Her Memorial Was Opened On 13-08-1971. Her Statue, Life History And Photographs Displayed Here To Visit Public At The Area Of 2451.65 Sqm. The Library Also Functioning Regularly In This Memorial. Situated In Thillaiyadi Valliyammai Village At Tharangambadi Taluk.

Thirukandiyur: The Temples At Thirukandiyur Are Dedicated To Brahmasirekandeswarar And Harshavimochana Perumal, And Are Famous For Their Fine Sculptural Work.

Vedaranyam: Here Is Renowned For The Festivals Held On Full Moon Day In July – August And January – February.

Vaitheeswaran Kovil: Vaitheeswaran, Thaiyal Nayaki, Muthukumaraswamy (Shiva, Parvathi, Subramanya Swamy) An Ancient Temple Dedicated To Shiva As Vaitheeswaran Literally Meaning The Divine Provider Of Cures, Adorned With Imposing Towers, Mandapams And Pillars, This Well Visiting Shrine Has Been Sung By The Saivite Saint Poet. It Is Of Said That Angarakan – Mars, Kartikeya, Jayayu And The Rig Veda Worshipped Shiva Here. This Shrine Is Also Referred To As An Anagarakasthalam. Ph: 04364 – 279423.

Zion’s Church: It Was Built In 1701. It Was Renovated In 1782 – 84.

Kodiakkarai (Point Calimare): Kodiakkarai (55 Kms) Also Called Point Calimare, Is Situated Abutting The Palk Strait. Spread Over An Area Of Over 321.17 Hectars, This Wild Life Sanctuary Boasts Of Mammals Like Blue Buck, Spotted Deer, Wild Bear, Semi Wild Ponies, Bonnet Macaque, Water Birds Like Flamingos, Ibises, Herons, And Spoonbills. Sea Turtle, Starred Tortoise, Vipers, Marsh Crocodiles, Ect., Are Some Of The Reptiles. Fish, Dolphins, Dugong Sea Lion, Sea Crow Are Occasionally Found Here. Besdes, It Is Where The Occurrence Of Varieties Corals Are Found. Further Information Can Be Had From The Wild Lifewarden. Nagapattinam – 611011. Ph: 04365 – 253091-2.

Tranquebar – Tharangabadi: Tranquebar Is 35 Kilometres North Of Nagapattinam Abutting The Bay Of Bengal The Dance Landed At This Place In 1620 A.D. It Was Already A Pre – Existing Village, When The Danes Landed. This Is Borne Out By The Temple On The Seashore, Which Is Crumbling Now Due To The Sea Ingress. Maravarama Sundarapandian. A Later Pandya King. Constructed This Temple Called The Masilamani Natha Temple In 1305 Ad. The Dance Constructed Fortification On The Coast At Tranquebar. This Was The Only Busy Trade Centre On The Coromandal Coast For The Dances. This Fort Was A Busy Trade Centre Till 1845 Ad When The Dances Handed Over The Fort To The English. It Was Used As A Public Works Department Travellers Bungalow For Government Servants And Colonial Till 1977 Ad. This Fort Was Declared As A Protected Monument By The Department Of Archaeology, Government Of Tamilnadu In 1977 Ad.

Sikkal: A Beautiful Murugan Temple Dedicated To Lord Singaravelan Is Housed In A Large Complex. The Pillars Of This Temple Are Adorned With Intricate And Exquisite Carvings. The Beautiful Paintings Of A Bygone Era Are Amazing In Colour And Portrayal. Beside This Temple Has The Shrine Of Shiva, Vishnu And Hanuman It Is A Rare Combination, Indeed That It Is Believed. Worship In This Temple Removes All The Hurdles Of The Devotees.

Tthirukkadaiyur: Thirukkadaiyur Is One The Bus Route Between Mayiladuthurai And Tranquebar. It Is One of the Eight Temples (Ashta Veeratta Thalam) Glorifying the Heroic Deeds of Lord Siva. Thalapuranam Says That Lord Siva Exterminated Yama Of This Place To Save The Life Of Markkandeya. It Is One Of The Famaous Sakthi Thalams. The Grat Poet And Devotee Abirami Pattar In This Place Had Sung The Holy Hymn Of Abirami Anthathi. People Prefer This Place To Celebrate Their Shastiyapatha Poorthy. Ph: 04365 – 287333.

Velankanni 

Velankanni Church: Velankanni Is One Of The Most Visited Pilgrim Centres In India. It Is A Town Situated On The Shores Of Bay of Bengal. This Renowned Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Health Draws Pilgrims from All over the Worlds. Not Only Chritians But Also The People Of Other Faiths Come To This Church To Pray At The Shrine Of: Our Lady Of Health”. This Roman Catholic Church Has An Extended Basilica, Which Has Two Floors Where One Can Find The Statue Of Jesus Christ. There Is Also A Shrine Of “Our Lady Of Sorrow” Where In The Sorrowing Mother Is Depicted Carrying Infant Jesus In Her Hand. Church Office: 0435 – 263423 Chief Priest: 04365 – 263512.

Museum: The Museum Is Situated Opposite To the Basilica Has A Very Rich Variety Of Exhibits. The Precious Offerings Made By The Devotees Are On Display Here. Biblical Incidents Are Depicted On Both Sidewalls Timings 6.30am To 8.00 Pm. Festival Are Celebrated Here With All Pomp And Gaiety Every Year On August 29th The Feast Of Our Lady Commences With The Hoisting Of The Flag The 10th Day Ends On The 8th September After The Dismounting Of The Flag.