Cuddalore, also spelt as Kadalur, is an heavy industries hub and a port city, and headquarters of the Cuddalore District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Situated south of Chennai, Cuddalore was an important city and port during the British Raj.
Chidambaram is a major town and municipality in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Vellar River where it meets the Bay of Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Chidambaram taluk. The town is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times, by the Pallavas until ninth century, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Later Pandyas, Vijayanagara Empire, Thanjavur Nayakas, Marathas and the British. The town is known for the Thillai Nataraja Temple and Thillai Kali Temple, and the annual chariot festival held in the months of December–January and June to July. One of the Divya Desams Divya Sri Govindaraja Perumal Temple (Thiruchitrakoodam) is a part of Thillai Nataraja Temple complex. Thiruvetkalam Shiva Temple, Vadakiruppu, Thirunelvayil Shiva Temple, Sivapuri and Tirukkazhippalai Palvannanathar Temple are the other three ancient Shiva temples in the region.
Cuddalore District is one of the 38 districts in the state of Tamil Nadu in India.
Kattumannarkoil is a panchayat town and taluk headquarters in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kattumannarkoil Town Panchayat constituted in 1892. The town is coming under the administrative territory of Cuddalore District. The town extends over an area of 19.425 km2. The town is situated along 25 km South West of Chidambaram and lies on the Chidambaram - Coimbatore Highway and 25 km East of Srimushnam and a similar distance north-east of Gangaikonda Cholapuram. The Place is considered as the birth place of one of the great Vaishnavate Acharya Nathamuni and Yamunacharya. As Lord Vishnu came here as King ‘Mannan’ to hold the hand of Mahalakshmi; and later asked Nathamunigal to share the Divya Prabandham and the Vaishnava Sampradayam to the world at large, he was referred to as ‘ Kattum – Mannan – Aanaar’ and the town later became Kattu Mannar. The place historic name was Veeranarayanapuram.
Parangipettai, historically called Porto Novo, is a coastal panchayat town in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Parangipettai is located on the north bank of the mouth of the Vellar River at a distance of 30 km from Cuddalore. From the state capital city of Chennai, Parangipettai can be reached through the National Highway NH32 stretch between Cuddalore and Chidambaram.
Thammampatti is a Town Panchayat in the Gangavalli taluk of Salem District of Tamil Nadu, India. The town is located between Pachamalai and the Kolli Hills on the banks of the River Swetha bordering Tiruchirappalli district, and is known mainly for its fine wood carvings.
Pudumadam is a village located in the Ramanathapuram district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Situated near the old National Highway 49, which connects Kochi and Dhanushkodi, Pudumadam serves as a vital gateway to the picturesque Pamban Island. The village is approximately 25 kilometers away from the city of Ramanathapuram and 37 kilometers away from the renowned pilgrimage site of Rameswaram. The nearest train station is Uchippuli, located just 4 kilometers away from Pudumadam.
Kaikamba also known as Gurupura Kaikamba is a suburban town of Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka State, west coast of India. Kaikamba lies between Moodabidri and Mangalore city in Dakshina Kannada district. This town lies on Mangalore – Moodabidri Highway National Highway 169. It is 8 km away from Bajpe, where Mangalore International Airport is located. Population of Kaikamba is about 15,325 as per 2009 census. Parts of Kaikamba are administered by Kandavara Panchayat and Ganjimutt Panchayat. Efforts are being made to include this town into Mangalore city corporation limits by the year 2015. The proposed KIADB Software export promotional park is 5 km away.
Banakal is a Malnad town in Mudigere Taluk, Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, India. This town is situated atop the Charmadi hills in the Western Ghats section. The Western Ghats is one amongst twenty-five identified hot spots for biodiversity conservation in the world. Banakal is surrounded by coffee estates and paddy fields and known for its pleasant weather throughout the year. Banakal town is the headquarters of Banakal Hobli.
Ayangudi is an Indian village located in Kattumannarkoil taluk in the Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 73 kilometres (45 mi) to the south of the district headquarters Cuddalore, 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from Kattumannarkoil and 255 km from State capital Chennai
The Rowther are originally a Tamil community from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. they were converted to Islam by the preacher Nathar Shah. Even after conversion they retained their caste name. They were elite cavalrymen of the Chola and Pandya kingdoms. They were traditionally a martial clan like the Maravars, and constitute large part of the multi-ethnic Tamil Muslim community. Rowthers have also been found as Tamil polygars, zamindars and chieftains from the 16th to 18th centuries. The traditional homelands of the Rowthers were in the interior of Southern Tamilakam.
Murarpalayam, also known as Murar Badu, is a large village in of Kallakurichi District, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 9 km from Kallakurichi, the second largest city in the Viluppuram District.
Koothanallur is a town in Tiruvarur district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is located at a distance of 20 km (12 mi) from the district headquarters Tiruvarur and 350 km (220 mi) from the state capital Chennai. Koothanallur is known for the Big Pallivasal. Sri Ramanatha Swamy Thirukovil, an ancient temple at Tirurameshwaram, is located 7 km (4.3 mi) far to Koothanallur, southerly.koothanallur is headquarter for Koothanallur taluk
Vegakkollai is a village panchayat in Panruti (Taluk) of Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu. Vegakkollai is located 14.9 km distance from its Taluk Main Town Panruti.
Rayanallur village is situated on the banks of the veeranam lake in North Chidambaram town, Cuddalore District in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Sitharasur is a small village panchayat in Panruti Taluk in Cuddalore District in Tamil Nadu, India. Annagramam, Panruti, Palur, Cuddalore, are the nearby towns to Sitharasur. Sitharasur is reachable by Melpattampakkam Railway Station, Panruti Railway Station, and Nellikuppam Railway Station.
Peyode is located near Nagercoil, a suburb of Kanyakumari in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a southern suburb of Kanyakumari city, located on Nagercoil-Colachel SH 46. Nearby places are Rajakkamangalam, Vellichanthai and Muttom.
C.Melavanniyur is a village located in Chidambaram taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamil nadu, India. Its PIN code is 608602. It is under the Keerappalayam panchayat. It is a small village with approximately 1500 people, about 6 km from Chidambaram. Paddy (nellu), ulundu and pasi dal (payir) are produced from this village. This village depends on rain, and veeranam water supply for agriculture. This village has a Government High School, Palvadi and Mahamariaman Temple. There are different communities of people living in this village.
Gariend Kallan is a village in Budgam district situated in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is only 8 km (5.0 mi) from Budgam and 13 km (8.1 mi) from Srinagar. It is bordered by Wahabpora, Gariend Khurd Chattabug, Soibug and Wadwan.
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