Thirukandiyur (10 kms.):
Temple of Brahmasirekandeswarar and Harshavimochana Perumal.

Kumbakonam (36 kms):
Famous for Sarangapani, Kumbeswarar, Negeswara and the Ramaswamy temples. Mahamagam congregation takes place once in 12 years; last held in 1992.

Swamimalai (32 kms):
One of the six Abodes (Arupadaiveedu) dedicated to Lord Subramanya.

Darasuram (34 kms.):
This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva, was built by Rajendra Chola. Daraswaram is also a silk weaving centre. Thirubuvanam (45 kms.): 13th century Chola temple dedicated to Lord Siva.

Thiruvaiyaru (13 kms.):
where the famous Saint Thygaraja lived and attained eternity. A music festival is held every January in honour of the saint.

Manora (65kms.):
The 8-storey victory tower was built by Rajah Serfoji in 1814 in memory of the victory of the English against Napolean at Waterloo.

Tiruvarur (55 kms.):
The Thyagarajaswami Temple here has the biggest temple chariot in Tamil Nadu. This is the birth place of Saint Thyagraja- One of the Musical Trinity.


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