Things to do in Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu
Parangipettai, historically called Porto Novo, is a coastal panchayat town in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Parangipettai is located on the north bank of the mouth of the Vellar River at a distance of 30 km from Cuddalore.
13 places to visit in and around Parangipettai, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram
Thillai Nataraja Temple, also referred as the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nataraja, the form of Shiva as the lord of dance. This temple is located in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India.
- 2Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram
Thillai Kali Temple is a Hindu Temple located on the outskirts of the town of Chidambaram, Cuddalore District Tamil Nadu in India. It was built by Chola King Kopperunchingan who ruled between 1229 and 1278.
- 3Govindaraja Perumal Temple
The Govindaraja Perumal Temple, also called Thiruchitrakoodam, is a temple situated in Chidambaram, a town in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
- 4Sivapuri Uchinathar Temple
Sivapuri Uchinathar Temple is a Hindu temple in Sivapuri in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India. The place is also known as Thirunelvayil.
- 5Tiruvetkalam Pasupatheswarar Temple
Tiruvetkalam Pasupatheswarar Temple is a Hindu temple of the god Shiva located at Chidambaram in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshipped as Pasupatheswarar, along with His consort known as Satgunambal and Nalla Nayaki.
- 6Tirukkazhippalai Palvannanathar Temple
Tirukkazhippalai Palvannanathar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Sivapuri in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva in the form of Palvannanathar and his consort is known as Vedanayaki.
- 7Achalpuram Shivalokathyagar Temple
Achalpuram Shivalokathyagar Temple is a Hindu temple located in Achalpuram village, in the Kollidam block of Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva.
- 8Satyagnana Sabha, Vadalur
- 9Mahendrapalli Tirumeni Azhagar Temple
Mahendrapalli Tirumeni Azhagar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Mahendirapalli in Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva.
- 10Perumal Eri
Perumal Eri is a major fresh water lake in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India.
- 11Tirttanakiri Sivakozhundeesvarar Temple
Tirttanakiri Sivakozhundeesvarar Templeis a Hindu temple located at Theerthanagiri in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva.
- 12Tiruchopuram Mangalapureeswarar Temple
Tiruchopuram Mangalapureeswarar Templeis a Hindu temple located at Tiruchopuram in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva.
- 13Our Lady of Chindhaaththirai Matha Shrine, Erukkur
Erukkur is a village located nearby Sirkazhi in Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located just 10 km from the Bay of Bengal; 5 km from Kollidam; 20 km from Chidambaram; 250 km from Chennai and 80 km from Pondicherry.