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Karaikal is on the east coast about 132 kms. south of Puducherry and 300 kms. south of Chennai located on the Coromandal 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. More than two thousands pilgrims visit this temple everyday. The Sani Peyarchi festival is the “Kumbh Mela of Puducherry” attracting lakhs of devotees.

 

It is the destination for those who seek piety, serenity and leisure. 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 is just 8 kms from here. Main language spoken in the district are Tamil, Telegu and Malayalam.

Karaikal Tourist Attractions

  • Danish Fort
    Danish Fort
    Danish Fort was built in 1620 exists to exhibit Danish architecture. The fort is now under…
  • Danish Governor’s Bungalow
    Danish Governor’s Bungalow
    This building gets its name as it was used as the residence of the Danish Governor in 1784. It…
  • Masilamani Nathar Koil
    Masilamani Nathar Koil
    Masilamani Nathar Koil is a temple built in 1305 by Maravarma Kulasekara Pandiyan…

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