Uvari is a coastal village in Radhapuram Taluk, Thirunelveli District. It was ruled by Pandiyan kingdom. The ancient name of Uvari was “Obeer Pattanam”, where the people lived in this place are called as “Bharathar’s of the Neithal World”. It has famous Hindu temple named Suyambu...
Dhanushkodi is a small town in located around 20 km from Rameshwaram. It was once a busy port exporting goods between India and Sri Lanka. Now declared as a Ghost town by the government after the massive cyclone in the year 1964. 1964 Rameswaram Cyclone If you want to know about this...
Devipatnam History Devipattinam is one of the coastal villages in Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. This village is known for its ancient pearl business and seaport during the early 20th century. Now the main occupation of locals in farming and sea is used for Fishing. Though this...
Kovalam Beach Chennai Kovalam (Covelong) beach is located near the fishing village Kovalam. Nawab of Carnatic developed a port town in Kovalam. After that French took over the place and later the British destroyed it in 1752. Most of the beaches in Chennai lack rocks. This can be said as...
Marakkanam beach is located in the coastal town Marakkanam. It comes under Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu. Salt field is one of the popular attractions. Marakkanam holds second place in salt production in Tamil Nadu. Buckingham Canal in Marakkanam was constructed by British Raj which was...
Cuddalore town is the headquarters of the cuddalore district. The town was earlier called as Koodalur and later it got its current name Cuddalore. Cuddalore was an important town during the rule of Pallavas and Medieval Cholas. Cuddalore plays an important role is seven years was between...
Vedaranyam is a historical town in Nagapattinam district, which is the coastal district of Tamil Nadu. It is named after the Vedaranyeswarar Temple, which is the presiding deity here. It was once called as “Thirumaraikadu” It was ruled by the Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Later Pandyas...
Nagore is a town in the Nagapattinam district along the shore of Bay of Bengal. It is famous for pilgrimage located approximately 12 km south of Karaikal and 5 km north of Nagapattinam. It was ruled by the Pallava King Rajasimha during 690-728A D. Nagore Dargah is a famous shrine where...
Thoothukudi or Tuticorin is one of the major commercial ports in India, which is in the coromandel coast of Bay of Bengal. In earlier days, Tuticorin is known for pearl and fishing. It was ruled by Pandyas in 7th to 9th century and by Cholas from the period of 9th to 12th century...
Besant Nagar Beach is otherwise known as Elliot’s beach. The beach is named after the chief magistrate and superintendent of police Edward Elliot. This beach is located in Besant Nagar and this beach is said to be the end point of the Marina Beach shore. This calm beach is quite clean and...