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A beautiful seven tiered building of great sculptural value has been built as Silappathikara Art Gallery. The first storey is 12' high and each storey above it has a height of 5'. The topmost part which has " Kalasams" is at height of 8'. The total height of the Art gallery is 50'.
The "Magara Thoranavayil" at the entrance of the Art Gallery imparts an imposing and beautiful look to the whole structure. Its height is 22 ½ '. It has been designed on the pattern of Magara Thorana vayil, found in Suruli Malai Mangala Devi Koli. There is also an anklet shaped tank in the Art Gallery. On the sides of this tank are erected the statues of Kannagi (9 ½ ') and Mathavi (8 ½ ').
Visiting Time: 08.30 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. 02.30 p.m. to 08.30 p.m.
THIRUSAIKKAD ( SAYAVANAM ) :
It is situated 2 kms.from Poompuhar estuary. The temple is for Thirusayavaneswarar and iraivi Kuyilinam Nanmozhi Ammai Ammal.
THIRUPPALLAVANEESWARAM ( POOMPUHAR ) :
This is an ancient and very beautiful temple. Iyarppakai Nayanar and Pattinathar were born here. The hero and heroine of Silappathikaram Kovalan and Kannagi were also born here.
MELAPPERUMPALLAM AND KEEZHAPPERUMPALLAM :
These two thalams are situated very near Poompuhar and Thiruvengadu. The Valampuranathar temple at Melappperumpallam is at a distance of 2 Kms. From poompuhar, It is the temple where the famous "kethu" (Planet) has a separate thalam.
THIRUVENGADU :
Thiruvengadu is situated at a distance of 10 Kms. from Sirkali. This is the place where Meykandar was born. "Pudhan"(Mercury) has a separate thalam in Thiruvengadu temple. The Presiding deity is Sri Swatharaneswarar.
THIRUKKADAIYUR :
Thirukkadaiyur is on the bus route between Mayiladuthurai and Tranquebar. It is one of the eight temples (Ashta Veeratha Thalam) glorifying the heroic deeds of Lord Siva. Thalapuram says that Lord Siva exterminated Yama at this place to save the live of Markkandeya. It is one of the famous Sakthi Thalams. The holy Hymns of Abirami Anthathi, have been sung by the great poet and devotees Abirami Pattar in this place. People prefer this place to celebrate their Shastiyaptha Poorthi (Completion of Sixty years).
ANANTHA MANGALAM :
A village near Thirukkadaiyur. The temple here is noted for the presiding deity of Dasapuja Veera Anjaneyar.
VAITHEESWARAN KOIL :
This place lying between Mayiladuthurai and Sirkali on the bus route is called pullirukkuvolur in Devaram. This age-old temple has the details of Vaithyanathan (Siva). Thaiyal Nayaki (Sakti) and muthukkumarswamy (Murugan). The temple is famous for its sculptural wonder. It is special Thalam for one of the Navagraghas- Angarahan (Sevvai).
SIRKAZHI :
It is the birth place of great Saiva Saint Thirugnana Sambandar. The famous Thoniyapper Shivalayam is situated here.
THIRUNALLARU :
The famous Siva temple lies at a distance of 5 Kms from Karaikkal. It is one of the 'Sapthavidanga' Thalams. The temple for Saniswara, one of the Navagrahas, is very famous.
TRANQUEBAR ( THARANGAMBADI ) :
It is 35 Kms north of Nagappattinam on the east coastal line of bay of Bengal. Danish architecture are the attractions of Tranquebar.
DANISH FORT :
Even now the Danish Fort built in 1620 exists to exhibit Danish architecture. The Fort is now under the control of Tamil Nadu Archeological Museum. This museum is open on all days except Friday.
ZION'S CHURCH :
It was built in1701. It was renovated in 1782-84.
TOWN GATEWAY :
It was built in 1792 on Danish Architectural style.
MASILAMANI NATHAR KOIL :
This temple built in 1305 A.D. by Maravarma Kulaseka Pandiyan exhibits outstanding architectural niceties. Former Danish-Governor Bungalow: The building got its name as it was used as the residence of the Danish Governor. It is now under the control of Tamil Nadu Tourism Department. Transport Facilities: Bus facilities are available to this place from Nagappattinam, Mayiladuthrrai, Poompuhar and Sirkali. Nagapattinam is now the Head-Quarters of the District bearing the same. With all its historical and cultural significance, Nagappattinam is one of the constitutents of Chola mandalam, acclaimed as the most prominent among the ancient Tamil Kingdoms.
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