tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76584480457728559912023-11-15T23:30:32.325-08:00KARAIKAL-INFORMATIONENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-47600864710400374512011-08-27T08:05:00.001-07:002011-08-27T08:05:30.715-07:00Karaikal - Location Map<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg94RmL8bMi3HWhsceQDG7ivq8CeFbhYMTITMcav_wJUKooe4Y44f2TnJmQn4jXsIiw9IWuF-O0DJA3vP-qXQXlhTdglq3brv-gl35-TpkoN-FM9YNtMKGEoiibIVt-LFVnMOTPgHI8gMpw/s1600/karaikalcitymap.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg94RmL8bMi3HWhsceQDG7ivq8CeFbhYMTITMcav_wJUKooe4Y44f2TnJmQn4jXsIiw9IWuF-O0DJA3vP-qXQXlhTdglq3brv-gl35-TpkoN-FM9YNtMKGEoiibIVt-LFVnMOTPgHI8gMpw/s320/karaikalcitymap.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645552087851259698" /></a>
<br />ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-55938813696762421762011-08-27T08:02:00.000-07:002011-08-27T08:03:12.644-07:00Karaikal - Social Welfare<span style="font-weight:bold;">Social Welfare</span>
<br />Home for visually handicapped and hearing impaired, Home for Orthopaedically Handicapped, Hostel for Back ward class children, Home for Old Age and other Welfare Schemes are maintaining by the Social Welfare Development.
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<br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Womens Welfare Developments</span>
<br />Old Age and Widow Pension, 140 Anganwadies, 28 Balwadies, Working Women's Hostel are under the control of the Department of Womens Child Developments. Women Development Corporation also maintaining a Working Women' Hostel, Crech, and providing technical trainings
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> Adi Dravidar Welfare</span>
<br /> Apart from Financial assistances, Free distributions, Subsidies, Maintaining of students Hostels, Coaching Centers, Special Housing Schemes and other service are providing by the Adi Dravidar Welfare.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> Labour Welfare</span>
<br />A Sub-Employment Exchange, A Rural Labour Welfare Centre, and imparting training to women folk of industrial labours' families, a Career Guidance Centre, and Labour dispute matters are handled by the Labour Welfare
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> Civil Supplies and Consumer Welfare</span>
<br />79 Fair Price Shops are running and distributing the Essential Commodities. Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Departments is conducting Consumer Awareness Programmes apart from attending the affairs of the Consumers through the Consumer Court.ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-11465531667460890132011-08-27T08:01:00.000-07:002011-08-27T08:02:27.473-07:00Karaikal - Festivals<span style="font-weight:bold;">
<br />Sani Peyarchi Festival</span>
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<br />Karaikal is known all over the country for its unique and the only temple devoted to the Lord Saneeswara (Lord Saturn) at Thirunallar. Those who are troubled by vicisitudes in life and wish bright future do spare their time to pay obiesance to the Lord Saturn. The Sani Peyarchi festival is the "Kumb Mela of Pondicherry" attracting lakhs of devotees.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mangani Festivals</span>
<br /> Although situated within Karaikal municipality, Karaikal Ammayar temple which holds the annual 'Mangani" festival which is a well attended 'Mela', as also Kandoori festival celebrated by Karaikal Darga and the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes celebrated by Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Masi Magam</span>
<br />This annual festival takes place on the full moon day of the Tamil month of Masi (Between February and March). Deities from as many temples in and around Karaikal are brought in ceremonial processions to the seashore for a symbolic immersion ceremony. Thousands of people go to the seashore to have a dip in the sea which is said to wash away one's sins. The most important deity, which takes part in the festival, is Sowriraja Perumal of Thirukannapuram village in Tamil Nadu area. The saying goes that Sowriraja Perumal married a fishermen community woman and hence the moment the deity enters Tirumalairayan-pattinam village of Tirumalairayanpattinam
<br />commune for the festival, the fishermen take charge of the deity and charges are replaced after the festival is completed i.e. after the holy bath. This festival is held with all pomp and glory although it cannot be compared to the degree of celebration in Pondicherry.
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<br /> Fire-Walking Festivals</span>
<br /> Three or four times in a year, local temples conclude their annual festivals with hundreds of men, women and children walking on fire for fulfilment of their vows.ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-83045451688107655542011-08-27T08:00:00.000-07:002011-08-27T08:01:06.205-07:00karaikal-Polytechnic and ITI<span style="font-weight:bold;">Karaikal Polytechnic</span>
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 -265521
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Govt. I.T.I For WoMen</span>
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 -234249
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Govt. I.T.I For Men</span>
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 -233417ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-42246721832559383792011-08-27T07:58:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:59:53.400-07:00Karaikal -Colleges<span style="font-weight:bold;">Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College </span>
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 230431
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Avvaiyar Govt. Women College</span>
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222611
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bharathidasan Engineering College </span>
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College </span>
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 261372
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vinayaga Mission Medical College</span>
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Perunthalaivar kamarajar Govt.College</span>
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 230390
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Karaikal College of Education</span>
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 231390ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-23955998987531185042011-08-27T07:55:00.001-07:002012-03-25T00:59:20.689-07:00Karaikal - Schools<span style="font-weight:bold;">KARAIKAL AMMAIYAR School</span> <br />Ealakkara st (East), Karaikal-609602 <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 220604<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Annai Therasa Govt.Hr Sec School</span> <br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 225264 <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Govt.Hr Sec School</span> <br />Kovilpathu,<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Govt.Hr Sec School</span> <br />Thenur, Thirunallar,<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 261229 <br />Govt.Hr Sec School <br />T.R.Pattinam,<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Govt.Hr Sec School </span><br />Thenur, Neravy,<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 224265 <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Govindasamy Pillai GBHS </span><br />Karaikal, <br />Tamil Nadu, India <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Nirmala Ranee Girls Hr. Sec. School</span> <br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222342 <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">St. Mary's Hr. Sec. School</span> <br />Church Street,<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222106 <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Thanthai Periyar GHSS </span> <br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 223460 <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jawaharlal Nehru GHSS </span> <br />Nedungadu,<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 261019 <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Crescent High School</span> <br />Ambagarathur,<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 250244 <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Don Bosco High School</span> <br />Nedungadu,<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 -281263 <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Govt Girls High School</span> <br />TR Pattinam,<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 -230028 <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Govt High School</span> <br />Kurumbagaram,<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Kavery Public High School</span> <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 220361<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">M.E.S High School</span><br /> Masthan Palli Street,<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222710 <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jawahar Navodhaya Vidyalaya</span> <br />Kottucherry,<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 265406 <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Servite English High School</span> <br />Kottucherry,<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222052 <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VOC GHSS,</span> <br />Kottucherry,<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India <br />+ 91 - 4368 - 265802ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-67951675871669777372011-08-27T07:51:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:54:58.113-07:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Canara Bank </span>
<br />Chruch Street,
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222481
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Indian Bank</span>
<br />Bharathiyar Road,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222484
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Indian Bank Extension Counter </span>
<br />(opp to Anna Arts College),
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222484
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Indian Bank</span>
<br />Kamarajar Street, Neravy,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222476
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Indian Overseas Bank</span>
<br />Ambakararhur Branch,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 250225
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Indian Overseas Bank </span>
<br />Karaikal Branch,
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222499
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Indian Overseas Bank</span>
<br />Nedungadu Branch,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 281225
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Indian Overseas Bank</span>
<br />Thirunallar Branch,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222422
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Indian Overseas Bank</span>
<br />T.R. Pattinam Branch,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222412
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pondy Co-Op Central Land Development Bank</span>
<br />Kovilpathu,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 220345
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pondy State Co-op Bank Ltd</span>
<br />Church Street,
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222693
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">State Bank of India </span>
<br />Karaikal
<br />Main,Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 221112
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">State of India</span>
<br />Agri Development Branch
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222524
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Lakshmi Vilas Bank </span>
<br />Thirunallar,
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222410
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">UCO Bank </span>
<br />Church Street,
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222417
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Life Insurance Corporation</span>
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 223354ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-19715014774510521622011-08-27T07:48:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:51:49.936-07:00Karaikal - Blood Banks<span style="font-weight:bold;">JIPMER Hospital</span>
<br />Dahnwandry Nagar, Gorimedu,
<br />Pondicherry, India
<br />+ 91 - 413 - 272380
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<br />Govt. General Hospital </span>
<br />Victor simonel street,
<br />Pondicherry, India
<br />+ 91 - 413 -2336971
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">St. Joseph's Hospital </span>
<br />Roman Rolland street,
<br /> Pondicherry, India
<br />+ 91 - 413 - 2334813
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pondichery Private Hospital Association</span>
<br />Ist Cross, Venkata Nagar,
<br /> Pondicherry, India
<br />+ 91 - 413 - 2342874
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Institute of Medical Sciences</span>
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<br />Ganapathichettikulam,
<br />Pondicherry, India
<br />+ 91 - 413 - 2656271
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mahatma Gandhi </span>
<br />Medical College and Hospital
<br />Cuddalore Road, Pillaiyarkuppam,
<br /> Pondicherry, India + 91 - 413 - 2615449
<br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital</span>
<br />Kirumapakkam,
<br />Pondicherry, India
<br />+ 91 - 413 - 2615625.
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Govt. General Hospital</span>
<br />Ambetkar street, Kamaraj Salai,
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222539
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> Vinayaka Mission's Medical College and Hospital</span>
<br />Keezhakasakudimedu,
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 -263333
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Govt. General Hospital</span>
<br />Mahe, Pondicherry, India
<br />+ 91 - 490 - 333225,
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Govt. General Hospital</span>
<br />Yanam, Pondicherry, India
<br />+ 91 884 - 2321224 ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-73431251356237568242011-08-27T07:45:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:47:41.953-07:00Karaikal - Hospitals<span style="font-weight:bold;">Govt. Hospitals Phone Numbers</span>
<br />Casuality 222593
<br />Amblance 222593
<br />Emergency Ward 222488
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Primary Health Centres Phone Numbers</span>
<br />Medical Sup.dt R.M.O 221362
<br />Ambagarathur 250242
<br />Kottucherry 265452
<br />Nallambal 250235
<br />Neravy 222468
<br />Nedungadu 261242
<br />T.R.Pattinam 222413
<br />Thirunallar 222565
<br />Varichikudy 265459
<br />Vizhithiyur 261224
<br />ESI Hospital Nedungadu 261202
<br />General Hospital Materinity 223917
<br />SugamPriya Hospital ( Private) Karaikal 224044
<br />A.J poly Clinic ( Private) Karaikal 220426ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-27054039975216685672011-08-27T07:39:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:45:14.182-07:00Karaikal - Emergency<span style="font-weight:bold;">Emergency and Utility Services Phone Numbers</span>
<br />Police 100
<br />Traffic Police 222402
<br />Fire 101, 222599
<br />Ambulance 222593
<br />Emergency Ward 222488
<br />Casuality 222593
<br />Water Supply Complaints 222692
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Electricity Complaints</span>
<br />Ambagarathur 250397
<br />Karaikal 222428
<br />Kottucherry 222798
<br />Nedungadu 261228
<br />Thirunallar 222674
<br />T.R.Pattinam 222492
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Phone Complaints</span>
<br />STD-Complaints 222400
<br />Trunk Booking 180
<br />Trunk Enquiry 180
<br />Postal Enquiry 222419
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">LPG Gas Services</span>
<br />Bharath Gas 223363
<br />Gas Agency - Sathya 223533
<br />Spic jothi 220331
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bus Reservation</span>
<br />TTC-Nagapattinam 222455
<br />PRN - Bus - Karaikal 222107
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Railway Reservation</span>
<br />Nagapattinam 222131
<br />Karaikal 222976
<br />Mayiladuthurai 222131
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cinema Theatres</span>
<br />Murugaram Theatre, Thirunallar Road 222155
<br />P.S.R. Deluxe Theatre, Chinnakannu Chetty St 222614
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Telephone Services</span>
<br />BSNL - enquiries 197
<br />BSNL - Complaints 222198
<br />BSNL - Metre Reading 1503
<br />Phonogram 222420
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Medical Services</span>
<br />PHC, Kottucherry 265458
<br />PHC, Varichikudy 265459
<br />PHC, Koilpathu 230880
<br />PHC, Karaikal Medu 263243
<br />PHC, Nallathur 261935
<br />PHC, Nedungadu 261242
<br />PHC, Ambagarathur 251242
<br />PHC, Nallambal 251861
<br />PHC, Vizhidiur 268224
<br />PHC, Neravy 222413
<br />PHC, T.R.Pattinam 33413
<br />Community Health Centre Thirunallar 222565
<br />ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-14327662709087766072011-08-27T07:30:00.002-07:002011-08-27T07:39:40.679-07:00Karaikal - Hotels<span style="font-weight:bold;">Holiday Farms & Resorts(3 star)</span>
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<br />info@holidaysfarms.com
<br />www.holidaysfarms.com
<br />Main Road,Akkaraivattam, Karaikal,
<br />Puthucherry, India.
<br />+ 91 4368 228330(4 Lines)
<br />Fax: + 91 4368 228330
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Kumaran Guest House</span>
<br />http://www.karaikal.com/kumaranguesthouse/
<br />160, Thirunallar Road,
<br />Karaikal - 609602.
<br />+ 91 9443438853
<br />+ 91 9443790938
<br />04368-220596, 226926
<br />Fax : 04368-226926
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Kumaran Residencyhttp:</span>
<br />www.karaikal.com/kumaranresidency/
<br />No.18, Dr. Ambedkar Street,
<br />Karaikal - 609 602.
<br />+ 91 9443438853
<br />+ 91 9443790938
<br />Ph : (04368) 228348, 228349
<br />
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hotel Mano Residency </span>
<br />Email:hotelmano@gmail.com
<br />http://www.karaikal.com/hotelmanoresidency/
<br />16, P.K. Salai,
<br />Near New Bus Stand,
<br />Karaikal.
<br />Phone : 04368-224142, 222243
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<br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hotel Nandha</span>
<br />website: www.hotelnandha.com
<br />207, Kamaraj Salai,
<br />Karaikal - 609602.
<br />Phone No: +91 4368 220533, 225033
<br />
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Golden Lodge</span>
<br />72, Thirunallar Road,
<br />Karaikal - 609602.
<br />Mobile No: +91 - 93809 13567
<br />Government Tourist Home,
<br />Near Bus Stand, Koilpathu,
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222621
<br />
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PWD Guest House Beach Road, </span>
<br />Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 220531
<br />
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Municipal Motel Bharathiar Road,</span>
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 222757
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Thirunallar Devasthanam Tourist Home</span>
<br />Thirunallar,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 236530
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Paris International</span>
<br />Bharathiyar Road,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 220306
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hotel Nanda</span>
<br />Kamaraj Salai,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 -220533
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hotel Kayal</span>
<br />Bharathiar Street,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hotel French Residenc</span>
<br />Bharathiar Street,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hotel Presidency</span>
<br />Near Bharathiar Street,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hotel City Plaza</span>
<br />Bharathiar Road,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 -220361
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hotel Mathura</span>
<br />Market Street,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br />+ 91 - 4368 - 221002
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hotel Arya Bavan</span>
<br />Thirunallar Road,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hotel Amsavalli </span>
<br />Thirunallar Road,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mouriya Restaurant</span>
<br />Thirunallar Road,
<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India
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<br /> Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, IndiaENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-50553614804671546522011-08-27T07:30:00.001-07:002011-08-27T07:30:49.127-07:00Karaikal - Infrastructure<span style="font-weight:bold;">Drinking Water</span>
<br />In the tail of Cauvery delta, this region is fed with seven major tributories via. Nattar, Vanjiar, Noolar, Arasalar, Thirumalairajanar, Pravidaiyanar, and Nandalar. From the tail-end regulators of constructed/proposed in the above rivers. A separate Division for Irrigation is controlled by the Public Works Department.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> Road and Bridges</span>
<br /> Karaikal is an important point in the II Phase of the proposed East Coast Road. With the Assistance of the World Bank, Western and Eastern Bye-Pass for Karaikal & T.R.Pattinam has been proposed, which will be part of the National Highway NH 45-A Extension. All French regime bridges will be proposed to be reconstructed. All the works have proposed and executed by a separate Division of the Public Works Department.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> Housing Developments</span>
<br />Separate Housing facilities for Scheduled Castes, Fishermen community have been provided. Government Employees Housing Quarters also developed. Apart from the Pondicherry Housing Board,, in Cooperative Sector, the House Building Society has also cater the need of the public.ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-18565548813179337912011-08-27T07:28:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:30:10.932-07:00Karaikal - Geographical Features
<br />Karaikal Region is situated in more or less a flat land. There are no hills or forests in this district. This region consists of almost entire coastal alluvial soil, which is highly suitable for cultivation of paddy and pulses.
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<br /> Rivers Canals and Waterways</span>
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<br />This region lies in Cauvery delta and the following rivers are the main sources of water for agricultural purposes
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Arasalar</span> Running a distance of 11.97 Kms in the region
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Nattar</span> Running a distance of 11.2 Kms in the region. An irrigation supply carrier fed by Arasalar
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vanjiar</span> Running a distance of 9 Kms in the region. An irrigation cum-drainage carrier fed by Arasalar
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Nular</span> Running a distance of 13.7 Kms in the region. An irrigation supply carrier receiving its supply from Arasalar.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pravadayanar</span> Running a distance of 5.3 Kms in the region and fed by Kodamurutti.
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<br />Tirumalairajanar</span> Running a distance of 5.13 Kms in the region. An irrigation cum drainage carrier receiving supply from Kodamurutti
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Nandalar</span> Running a distance of 15.5 Kms in the region, which receives water supply from Virasolanar
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<br /> There are a few shallow tube wells mainly in Tirunallar commune and partly in Neravy and Nedungadu communes respectively for agricultural activities
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<br /> Karaikal Towns, villages and Amenities
<br /> The region, at present comprises of 6 taluks and 1 Community Development Block. It has 1 town and 100 villages
<br /> (99 inhabited villages and 1 uninhabited village)ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-22780717563321841722011-08-27T07:25:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:27:59.600-07:00Karaikal - Agriculture and Irrigation The total geographical rural area of the district is 14035.56 hectares. The classification of area by different types of land use is indicated below: The percentage of cultivable area to total area and percentage of irrigated area to total cultivable area are 84.92, 82.81 respectively. This shows that Karaikal is predominantly an agricultural area. Agriculture is the most important economic activity in the district, both in terms of employment and output. Higher production is due to the existence of the coastal alluvium soil very suitable for the cultivation of paddy and pulses.
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<br />In the early days, agriculturists in Karaikal district had to depend on inundation following floods in Cauveri or local rainfall. The main branches of Cauveri below the grand anicut are the Kodamurutti, Arasalar, Virasolanr and Vikramanar. They break again into a number of distributaries and some flow across Karaikal district before entering the Bay of Bengal. Canals are the exclusive meansfor carrying out irrigation in Karaikal.
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<br />Main Source of Water for agriculture Purpose</span>
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<br />1. Arasalar --
<br />2. Nular An irrigation supply carrier receiving its supply fromArasalar.
<br />3. Vanjiar An irrigation cum-drainage carrier fed by Arasalar
<br />4. Nattar An irrigation supply carrier fed by Arasalar
<br />5. Nandalar which receives supply from Virasolanar.
<br />6. Pravadayanar Fed by Kodamurutti
<br />7.Tirumalarajenar
<br />An irrigation cum drainage carrier receivingsupply from Kodamurutti.
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<br /> There are a few shallow tube wells mainly in Tirunallar commune and partly in Neravy and Nedungadu communes for agricultural activities.
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<br />Pulses, cotton, Chillies, coconuts, groundnuts, vegetables and sunflower are the other popular items grown in the district. The paddy growing seasons are popularly known as kuruvai, (June-Oct), Samba (Aug-Feb.) and thaladi (Nov- March). Soon after the closure of the southwest monsoon, groundnut is cultivated utilizing available moisture. The major groundnut-growing centre is Kottucherry commune. Pulses are grown in summer following harvest of samba paddy.ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-24322593337927536762011-08-27T07:24:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:25:05.238-07:00Karaikal - Tourist PlacesIn and around Karaikal there are many tourist important places, and holy Shiva and Vaishnava temples are situated which are all recorded in the holy books of Nayanmars and Alwars.
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<br />There is a small but beautiful temple in the heart of the town for Karaikal Ammaiyar , the only woman out of the 63 Nayanmars. 'Mangani' festival is celeberated every year during the month of June - July ie. the day of full moon falls on 'Aani, a tamil month.
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<br /> The traditional temple of Lord Saneeswara (Saturn) at Thirunallar which is just 5 kms. away from Karaikal town. This is the only temple in the town dedicated to Lord Saturn and is well known throughout India.
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<br /> The Karaikal sandy beach is one of the best natural beaches in the South Tamil Nadu. The beach has been given easy accessibility by widening the two kms. road along the Arasalar river and by illumination of the road with sodium vapour lamps. In addition to natural sandy beach, a boat jetty in the Arasalar, Childrens Park, Immovable sitting chairs along the roads, Vehicles Parking, Beach Restaurant, Tennis Court are also more attracting a heavy crowd of all kind of local peoples as well as of outside tourists.
<br /> Boating Club, Arasalar is located on the backwaters of the Arasalar, Stretching over a distance of 1.75 Kms. from the town. A straight road running along the banks of the river connects the sandy beach and sea with the town. The boating club provides pedaller, motor and rowing boats to the tourists.ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-71878605692519991492011-08-27T07:23:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:24:28.534-07:00Karaikal - Churches - Mosques<span style="font-weight:bold;">Church</span>
<br /> Our lady Angels church in Karaikal was originally built in 1740 and rebuilt in 1828.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> Dargah</span>
<br />Mastan Syed Dawood dargah at Karaikal is dedicated to the memory of descendant of the prophet who came to Karaikal from Beughara.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Annai Velankanni Church</span>
<br /> Annai Velankanni Church ( Tamil Nadu ): It is a famous Christian Pilgrim Shrine, 26 Kms. away from Karaikal.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Nagore Andavar Dargah</span>
<br />Nagore Andavar Dargah ( Tamil Nadu ) : This is one of the biggest Muslim Pilgrim Centre in India and is located 10 Kms. south of Karaikal.ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-89487781978488490202011-08-27T07:20:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:23:39.542-07:00Karaikal - Temples<span style="font-weight:bold;">Saraswathi Temple</span>
<br /> Saraswathi Temple (Tamil Nadu) which is unique temple for the Lord Saraswathi, placed in Koothanoor near Poonthottam and about 25 kms. west of Karaikal Town.
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<br />Ambagarattur</span>
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<br /> Second largest village, distance of 13.8 km. west of Karaikal-Peralam road. The famous Bhadrakaliamman temple. Twelve days annual festival celebrated during May-June attracts many thousands of devotees. The festival is accompanies by a fair to cater to the visiting throng. (Thirunallar Commune).
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<br />Dharmapuram</span>
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<br /> 1.8 Km. of west of Karaikal. Sri Yazhmurinatheeswarar temple, visited Saint Thirugnanasambandar, who sung a Pathigam (Thirumara III-Pathigam No.136). (Karaikal Commune).
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Karaikal</span>
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<br />Sri Uppilamaniar, Sri Kailasanathar, Nitya Kalyanaperumal, Karaikal Ammaiyar, SriParvatheeswaraswami Temple (Karaikovilpathu) and Sri Kothandaramaswami are famous. The Mangani festival is said to be celebrated for many centuries in the Karaikal Ammaiyar temple..
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Karaikovilpattu</span>
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<br /> This village referred to as Thiruthelicherry in religious lores. It may then be assumed that this village must have been the abode of an important temple. This is one of the four places in Karaikal region visited by Saint Thirugnanasambandar who sang a pathigam in honour of Sri Parvatheeswaraswamy. Surasmaharam, Vijayadasmi, Kadaimuzhukku and Thiruvadhirai festivals are celebrated
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Karukkalacherry</span>
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<br /> 3 Km. from Karaikal. Sri Mariamman temple and Sri Vella Vinayagamurthi temple are the centres of worship in the village.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">KeezhaKasakudy</span>
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<br /> 4 km. north of Karaikal. The famous Kasakkudi copper plates discovered in this village in 1879 by M.J. Delafon and ascribed to Nandivarman-II throw much light onthe high cultural level of the people who lived in this part of the country during the Pallava days. The Siva temple in the village is the principal centre of worship.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MelaKasakudy</span>
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<br /> 7 km. from Karaikal onthe Karaikal-Nedungadu road. Sri Varadaraja Perumal temple here, said to belong to the XII century, is protected as an ancient monument. Some of the stone carvings inthetemple add to its monumental value. The Vaikunda Ekadesi and Masi Magam festivals celebrated in this temple attract several hundred devotees from the surrounding villages. Thiruvathirai, Chithirai Pournami and Masi Magam festivals are celebrated in Sri Naganathaswamy temple.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">KottuCherry</span>
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<br />Sri Kodeeswaramudayar temple is the principal place of worship enjoying an ample income. A statue, a broken kuthuvilakku and some other vessels used for temple workship were enearthed from Perumalkoil maidan in this village on 28-03-1972. 5.7 km. from Karaikal North.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Kurumbagaram</span>
<br /> Sri Lakshminarayanaperumal temple is the principal centre of worship where Vaikunta Ekadesi is celebrated with some measure of festivty. This village lies at a distance of 11.215 km from west of Karaikal. (Nedungadu Commune).
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mallambal</span>
<br /> 12.3 km. from Karaikal on the Peralam road. Sri Tantonreeswarar temple ascribed to the Chola period is an important landmark in the village. The outer walls of the temple carry many inscriptions which do not appear to have been published so far. There are also a few exquisitely carved granite statues inthe temple.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> Nedungadu</span>
<br />10.3 km. from Karaikal. The most sensational find of bronze images in the Territory was reported from this village in 1948. They included the images of Pillaiyar, Manickavasagar, Thirugnanasambandar, Skandan, Uma, Jnanasakti (a pair), Sivakamasundari, dancing Siva (Anandatandavam) besides a trident, a conche, a pair of sandals, a copper tripod and a plate. The Siva (Sri Tantonreeswarar) temple in the village was declared as a protected monument in 1971. The Thiruvadhirai festival in the Sivan temple and the annual festival at Sri Mariamman temple attracts a large number of devotees.
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<br /> Niravi </span>
<br /> 5.3 km from south of Karaikal. The village is noted for its temple of Sri Jambunathaswamy claimed to be about 300 years old. The thiruvathirai (December-January) and thirukkarthigai festivals (November -December) are celebrated in this temple Several hundred people take part in the thiruvathirai festival. Vaikunta Ekadesi is celebrated during December-January in the Kariamanickaperumal Temple
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<br /> Oduthurai</span>
<br /> The annual festival celebrated in Sri Kaliamman temple.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Serumavilangal</span>
<br /> 9.65 km from Karaikal. Sri Kailasanathar temple is the most important landmark here
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> Settur</span>
<br /> (Agarasethur, Pandaravadai Sethur). 10.9 km. and 11.39 km. respectively from Karaikal-Peralam road. Sri Prathapasimmeswarar temple which may be ascribed to the xiii or xiv century is a notable landmark of Agara Settur village. There are chola inscriptions in Sri Prathapasimmeswarar temple which is now a protected monument under the care of the Archaeological Survey of India.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sorarkkdi</span>
<br /> 7.8 km. from Karaikal. Sri Somanathaswamy temple and Sri Lakshminarayana perumal temple are two important landmarks of the village. The discovery of two bronze idols of antique value i.e. Sri Thiripurantaka of about 60 cm. height and Thiripurasungari of about 45 cm. height from Periathope near this village on 30-05-1971 seem to confirm its antiquity. the idols are now in the Pondicherry Museum.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Thalatheru</span>
<br /> 4.6 km. north of Karaikal. Sri sivalaganathaswamy temple is the centre of worship where the celebration of the annual festival and masi magam evokes some popular interest.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> Thirumalarajanpattinam</span>
<br /> 5.4.km. from Karaikal. The representative of the Vijayanagar ruler Thirumalrayan built this town and reigned. His inscriptions are found at Thiruvanaikkaval, Thanjavur, Papanasam and Pattichuram. Poet Kalamegham served as court poet.
<br />Jadayupureeswarar Temple
<br /> Jadayupureeswarar Temple is said to be the oldest. Masimagam is the most important. Scenes from Ramayana are re-enacted with the help of wooden images during masi (February-March) festival. The temples of Sri Abiramiammab, Sri Raghunathaperumal, Sri venkatesperumal, Sri Vizhivaradarajaperumal and Sri Kamakshiamman are the other important places of worship inthe village.Sri Aayiram Kaliamman Kovil is another important famous temple. Once in every five year the booja with 1000 items of each articles is attracts devotees comming for from over Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Thiruvettankudi </span>
<br /> 9.9 km. north of Karaikal. Sri Thirumeniazhagarswamy temple with its 45 feet tall gopuram is the most important landmark of the village. The presiding deity of the east facing temple is Lord Siva, known here as Sundareswarar and his consort Soundarya-nayagi. To the left of the prakaram is the shrine of Lord Ganesh and to the right are the shrines of Chandikeswarar, Durgai, Ayyanar, Soorya and Chandra. At the centre of the prakaram is the mahamandapam, fromwhere one may have a view of the sanctum sanctorum of the Lord inthe form a Lingam. Behind the sanctum sanctorum may be seen the shrines of Lord Subramaniar, Punnaivana-nathar and Mahalakshmi. The glory of the presiding deities of the temple has been sung by such great Saivite Saints as Thirugnanasambandar and Thirunavukkarasar.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Thirunallar</span>
<br /> 5 km. west of Karaikal. A Stalapurana published about this village. However, it is of interest to note that a granite statue of Buddha was discovered from a site belonging to Darbaranyeswarar temple in 1966. The place is otherwise famous because of the DARBARANYESWARAR TEMPLE situated. The one-piece emerald idol of the deity here is claimed to be the largest of its kind inthe country, while the image of Thiagar here is believed to be the outcome of divine handiwork; Hence it is also known as one of the `sabthavidangal'. SANI PEYARCHI festival is celebrated on a grand scale once every two and a half years attracts devotees from all over the country.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vanjiur</span>
<br /> The Rangayyasami Madam is situated in this village.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vizhidiur</span>
<br /> 9.20 km. east of Karaikal. Sri Vizhinadhaswamy (Siva) temple, said to belong to the Chola period, a monument of some importance which is dedicated to Lord Siva known as Vizhiandhaswamy and his consort Sri Vimalambigai. Sri Varadaraja Perumal temple in the village is another important landmark of the temple. This temple, said to belong to the Chola period is noted also for its stone carvings.
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<br />ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-19918441817055881672011-08-27T07:18:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:19:55.311-07:00Karaikal - How to Get There<span style="font-weight:bold;">Air - Air Timing</span>
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<br />Nearest Domestic Airport is in Trichy (Trichirapalli). Indian Airlines connects Trichy with Chennai, Sharjah, Kuwait and Colombo. Air Lanka Service connects Tiruchirapalli with Colombo.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Train - Train Timing</span>
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<br />Nearest Railway Station at Nagore.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">By Road - Road </span>
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<br />Public Transport Many town buses are in operation in this district. They connect tourist places like Thirunallar, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Mayiladudhurai and Thiruvarur in Tamilnadu State. Many private and public buses with registration of Pondicherry union territory and Tamilnadu state are plying in this region. Long distance buses operated by Tamilnadu government from Nagapattinam to Madras via. Pondicherry, pass through this place. Government owned bus services and Pondicherry Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) also runs long distance bus services between Karaikal and Pondicherry
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Port</span>
<br />Loading and unloading of goods are usually carried on with the help of boats whenever water level is high in the river. The goods are brought to the warehouses without difficulty. There are storage facilities in the warehouses situated not far from Arasalar and Vanjiar. However, in view of existence of a port in Nagapattinam, this minor port does not have much importance.ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-64260727270723399972011-08-27T07:15:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:17:52.989-07:00Name sake Several explanations are offered for the name Karaikal. There is no doubt that it is a combination of two words,'karai' and 'kal'. Both 'karai' and 'kal' have several meanings, of which the more plausible one being "a canan made of lime mixture". According to Julien Vinson, the town is said to have been known as Karagiri in Sanskrit. The Imperial Gazetteer gives to the name of the town the meaning of a 'fish pass'. This Karaikal area formed an integral part of the Pallava kingdom in the eighth century(C 731-796). Poet Sekkizhar (992-1042) describes the town as "vanga malik kadar karaikal", the 'Karaikal of many vessels on the coast' in his Peria puranam. In that the poet relates the life story of one Punithavathiar who abandoned the pleasures of material life and devoted herself entirely to a life of prayer and penance to signify her devotion to Lord Siva. He called her 'Karaikal Ammayar', conveniently after the town which must have been famous already.
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<br />Area 161Sq.Kms
<br />Population 1, 70 640 (2001census)
<br />Climate Maximum 28°C, Minimum 23°C,
<br />Rainfall 126 Cms
<br />Heavy Rain Sptember to December
<br />Languages Spoken Tamil, English
<br />STD Code + 04368
<br />ISD Code + 91ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658448045772855991.post-59089665318262261692011-08-27T07:12:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:15:04.507-07:00History of karaikal <span style="font-weight:bold;">Karaikal</span> is one of the four regions of the Union Territory of Pondicherry in India. It is the destination for those who seek solitude, leisure, serenity and piety. Known from times immemorial for its rich religious heritage, Karaikal is a 'must visit' for the pilgrim tourist and the religious minded. It is a peaceful destination off the beaten path of the South Indian tour Circuit.
<br />Several explanations are offered for the word 'Karaikal'. The imperial Gazetteer gives it the meaning 'fish pass'. According to Julien vinson the town is said to have known as Karaigiri in Sanskrit. However, the name Karaikal is no doubt a combination of two words 'Karai' and 'Kal'. Both the words ‘Karai and 'Kal' have several meanings, of which the more acceptable ones are 'lime mix' and 'canal' respectively. Hence it has been suggested that the name may mean a canal built of lime mix.
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<br /> However, no trace of such a canal is evident now.In 1738, Dumas, a shrewd calculative prudent man and a lover of peace and above all one who was anxious to extend the French territory in India by smooth means, negotiated with Sahuji of Thanjavur for possession of Karaikal, the fortress of Karakalcheri and 5 village for 40000 chakras. On 14.2.1739 the French took possession of Karaikal town, the fort of Karakalcheri and 8 dependent villages. The King of Thanjavur raised the price for the town of Karaikal and the fort of Karakalcheri to 50000 chakras.
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<br /> He also demanded a loan of 150000 chakras without interest repayable in 3 years against the hypothecation of Mayavaram lands and an annual rent of 4000 pagodas for 5 villages. The French agreed to all the terms except for the payment of 150000 chakras which was reduced to 10000 chakras while the annual rental was reduce to two or three thousand chakras. The villages so received were Kilaiyur, Melaiyur, Puduthurai, Kovilpathu and Tirumalairayanpattinam. Subsequently 2 villages were ceded to the French. Pratap Singh who succeeded the throne renewed demand for a loan of 100000 chakra and on receipt of the first instalment of 4000 chakras he assigned 8 more villages to the French viz., Codague (Kondagai), Vanjiyur, Arimullimangalam, Niravi, Dharmapuram, Uzhiapathu, Mattakudi (probably Mathalangudi) and Polagam. Then on 12-2-1740 he sold for 60000 chakras these villages which he had assigned only the previous year for 40000 chakras.
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<br /> The same year he pledged Thirunallar Mahanam for 55350 chakras and also pledged 33 villages for 60000 chakras. By a treaty signed on 12.1.1750 Pratap Singh ceded to the French 81 villages around Karaikal and cancelled the annual rent of 2000 pagodas payable for the villages. This was all the territory the French possessed around Thanjavur when they surrendered to the British in 1761. The territory then passed twice to the British control before it was finally handed over to the French in 1816/1817 under the Treaty of Paris, 1814.
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<br /> The formation of Karaikal national congress on 13.6.1947 and Students Congress on 31.1.1947 symbolised the first concrete expression of popular desire in Karaikal for freedom from French rule. The French ruled this district till 31st October, 1954 on which date the French flag flying atop the government house at Karaikal was lowered with due military honors before a large gathering of officials and non-officials. Thus the de facto transfer of power took place on 1st November 1954 followed by de jure transfer on 16th August 1962.
<br />Karaikal is known all over the country for its unique and the only temple devoted to the Lord
<br /> Saneeswara(Lord Saturn) at Thirunallar. Karaikal is the Gateway to various places of worship in the eastern coast of Tamilnadu.
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<br />Two famous shrines, Velankanni for Christians and Nagore for Muslims are nearby Karaikal. The French flavour still persists the peaceful land of Karaikal.ENJOY THE EVERY MOMENThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914884970278654654noreply@blogger.com0