| St.David Fort |
| About: |
| Fort St David was a British fort near the town of Cuddalore, a hundred miles south of Madras on the Coromandel Coast of India. It was bought from the Mahrattas by the British East India Company in 1690. Robert Clive served as the governor of Fort St David in 1756.After a series of skirmishes between the British and the French, the fort finally came under permanent British possession in 1785. This fort was bought by the British East India Company from the Marathas in 1690. Robert Clive became its governor in 1756, shortly after the fort became the British headquarters in South India in 1746. the fort is situated near Cuddalore , about hundred miles from Chennai, ( Madras ) on the Coromandel coast. |
| Location info: |
| Address:Fort St David ,Cuddalore district Tamil Nadu |
| District: Cuddalore |
| Nearest City: Cuddalore |
| Best time to visit: The best time to visit Cuddalore is between the months of October to March. |
| Climate/Weather: |
| Cuddalore district is situated on the eastern parts of the state of Tamil Nadu. The district witnesses pleasant sea breeze all around the year. The temperature in these parts are quite warm although the real problem is posted by the humidity in the air. The best time to visit Cuddalore is between the months of October to March. |
| History: |
| The ruins of Fort St David stand witness to the history of Cuddalore. As a small fort built by a Hindu merchant, it occupied by the Marathas after the capture of Gingi by Shivaji in 1677. The British purchased it from them in 1690, which also included the adjacent towns and villages that would fall within the range of a random shot of a piece of ordnance. A great gun was fired to different points of the compass and all places within its range, including Cuddalore, came under the possession of the British. The villages thus obtained are still termed as Cannon Ball Villages. |
| Interesting things to Visit: |
Padaleshwarar Temple: The most famous temple in Cuddalore, this temple is dedicated to the incarnation of Lord Shiva, Padaleshwarar. Arulmiku Padaleswarar and Arunthava Nayaki are the presiding deities here. Silver Beach: Situated in Devanampattinam, this is an attractive golden sandy beach on the eastern side of the Cuddalore New Town. There is provision for entertainment like boating, horse-riding, a children’s park, and a boat house at the beach. |
| Devanatha Swami Temple: Nestled on the edge of Gadilam River in Cuddalore, this celebrated temple is devoted to Lord Devanayakaswami. The great philosopher Sri Ramanuja, the disciple of Lord Vishnu, lived here. |
| How to reach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:cuddalore railway station |
| Nearest Airport:Chennai Airport |
| Road Transport:Cuddalore is well-connected by National Highway 45A (Villupuram-Pondicherry-Cuddalore-Chidambaram-Nagapattinam Highway). |
| Nearest Visiting places: |
Pondicherry: Presently known as Puducherry, this is a former French colony, consisting of four non-contiguous districts, and named after the largest, Puducherry. The place is famous for Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville. Veeratteswarar Temple: Positioned on the banks of Gadilam River near Panrutti, this is one of the 108 important shrines of Lord Shiva. Arulmiku Veeratteswrar and Periyanayaki are the presiding deities of this temple. Vridhagiriswarar Temple: This temple in Vridhachalam houses an ancient Shiva temple consecrated to Lord Vrithagiriswarar (Periyamalainathar) and His consort Virdhambigai (Periyanayaki). The walls of the temple are adorned by the 72 dance postures of Bharatnatyam. |
| Nearest Petrol Pump: |
| Cuddalore Tamil Nadu |
| Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
| Ginger Hotel, Pondicherry Saram, Pondicherry, Pondicherry, Pondicherry 605008- 0413 6663333Hotel Annamalai International 479, Kamaraj Salai, Saram, Puducherry (Pondicherry), Puducherry 605013- 0413 2247001Calve welcomheritage hotel 36, vysial street, Pondicherry, Pondicherry, Pondicherry 605001 – 0413 2222613Villa Bayoud St Martin St, Pondicherry, Pondicherry, Pondicherry 605001 – 041 3222 7426 |
| Tips & Suggestions: |
| Help Line/Phone Number: |
| Police Station:Cuddalore OT Police Station NH 45A,Cuddalore Old Town, Cuddalore, Tamil NaduNT police station NH 45A, Cuddalore, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadubeach police station Beach Road, Tamil NaduNELLIKUPPAM POLICE STATION Nellikkuppam, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu |
| Nearest Hospital:Krishna hospital SH 9, Cuddalore, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadugovt. hospital headquarters? SH 9, Cuddalore, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu Alagananda Hospital NH 45A, Cuddalore Old Town, Cuddalore, Tamil NaduMahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital Pondicherry, |
Image Gallery of Fort St David
