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Cuddalore - Sea Town by sreedhar sreedhar
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Cuddalore - Sea Town |
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Travel & Tourism
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Located on the banks of Bay of Bengal, the city is considered as a fast growing city of Tamil Nadu. Cuddalore means 'Sea Town' in Tamil. This place is a well known ourist spots and marked it for its scenic beaches and ancient temples, dense green forests and forts. The Gedilam River flows through this city. This place has a historical ignificant as it was ruled by Dutch, followed by Portugal, France and later Britain. This place contains Pichavaram, which is located near Cuddalore is a another well Visited tourist spot. It is very famous for its backwaters. It is known for the kayak, a water sports rowing and boating. The plenty of mangroves increase the scenic beauty of this region. Pichavaram mangrove forest is considered as the second largest mangrove forest in the world. Silver beach is also a prominent tourist sport with boating and horse riding. There are some small islands with various kinds of migrated birds along with lush green enticing surroundings. The Pataleeshwarar temple in the city of Cuddalore is also an important destination for the tourists. The temple is devoted to the deity Lord Shiva, and regarded as a holy place for Shaivites. This ancient structure with its rare inscriptions are quite noticeable. Tiruvaheendirapuram temple is the another important temple with historical significance. The other prominant tourists sports are Pichavaram, Lignite Mines, Sea Port, Devanatha Swami Temple, Padaleeshwar Temple, Bhuvaraha Swami Temple, Natrajar Temple. This place contains some old schools which dates back to the 17th centuary. Cuddalore is well communicated with the other cities of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Cuddalore has two railway stations and bus services are quite available that connects this place with the surroundings cities. This place belongs to sub tropical climate. Winter is the best time to visit this place. Music plays a vital role in the Tamilians lifestyle. In the villages the women sing Kulavai song while working in the fields. Odhuvars, Sthanikars or Kattalaiyars offers usical programmes in the temples by singing the devotional Thevaram songs. The traditional Carnatic music and the Tamil folk music are quite enthusiastic. Some Folk music included Villuppattu narrates the folk lore and folk history with its authentic way. Carnatic Music, the classical music of south India is recognized as one of the world oldest and richest musical traditions. The annual Madras Music Season take place every year with the grant performances of artists from all over the city. Tamil Nadu was ruled by various dynasties in different periods. The ruling dynasties had left their great impact on the culture and art of this place which contributes this unique Dravidian culture. In short, the culture of Tamil Nadu is vibrant with its colorful dance costumes and religious rituals. The Tamil cuisine is known as authentic south Indian cuisine that adds a spiciness to its chromatic culture. Bharatnatyam is a traditional, classical dance form with grace, purity, tenderness, and sculpturesque poses are originated from Tamil Nadu and prominently exhibit its rich culture. Terukkuttu is a form of Tamil street theater folk dance or drama and Kalaripayattu or varmakalai is a martial art of Tamil rigin.If you are traveling to Cuddalore start from Chennai. You can get some good accommodation and transport in Chennai. Chennai Hotels can be booked online. Reputed online hotel offers a wide range ofHotels in Chennai. Do enjoy your trip.
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