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Nagapattinam is carved out by bifurcating the composite Thanjavur district on 18.10.1991. Nagapattinam has other names like
Naganadu, Cholakula Vallippatinam and Shiva Rajadhani. Nagapattinam
was the major port of Chola dynasty.
Nagapattinam was referred to by early writers and the Portuguese as
"the city of Coromandel". Nagapattinam was one of the regions
severely affected by the tsunami which followed the 2004 Indian
Ocean earthquake.
Nagapattinam is a unique pilgrim centre where the confluence of the
three major religions of India (Hinduism, Islam and Christianity)
takes place. Famous Christian pilgrimage centre Velankanni is
located in this district. Nagore Dargah and Shani temple at
Thirunallar are the Muslim and Hindu pilgrim centres respectively.
Tourists from various places come to visit Poompuhar, Dargha in
Nagore near Nagapattinam, the temple of Lord Anjaneyar, shri
Kayahorana Swami Neelayathatchi Amman Temple, Sowriraja Perumal
Temple, and Nellukkadai Mariamman Temple and the virgin beaches.
Places of Worship:
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Velankanni Church
 Velankanni
is termed as the "Mecca of South Asian Christianity". The church
is dedicated to our Lady of Good Health. Velankanni Church is
popularly called as 'Sacred Arockia Madha Church. |
Nagore Dargah
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Dargha in Nagore of Meeran Sahib Abdul Qadir Shahul Hamid
Badshah(the Lord of Andavar) is a holy place and is one of the
popular pilgrimage centres for Muslims. The Dargah is located
about 4km north of Nagapattinam and is visited by people from
other religions also. |
Places of Tourist
Interest:
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Tharangambadi
 Tharangambadi
is a town north of Karaikal. It was a Danish colony from
1620-1845. The churches as well as the fort and the city gates
are being restored for tourism. There is a beautiful Governor's
Palace right on the beach. |
Kodiakkarai
 Kodiakarai
lies at the southern end of Nagapattinam district. It was
initially named as Kodikarai. Kodiakkarai is also called Point
Calimere which sits at the edge of the Palk Strait. |
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