| Veeranam Lake |
| About: |
Veeranam Lake is located 14 kilometres of Chidambaram in Cuddalore district in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The lake located 235 km from Chennai, India, is one of the water reservoirs from where water is planned to be supplied to Chennai.This Is a Senond Bigest Lake Of Tamil Nadu.It is one of the source of Drinking water to Chennai and source of Agricultre water Distribution part of Cuddalore district. This lake also featured in history of Chola Dynasty.With heavy rains lashing the northern districts, the water level in the Veeranam lake in Cuddalore district, a prime water source for
Chennai, is brimming over. Anxious to protect the embankment and prevent vast acres of crops in the tail-end of the delta region going under sheets of water, officials have decided to maintain the water level in the lake at 43.5 feet as against its full capacity of 47.5 feet. |
| Location info: |
| Address:Veeranam Lake,Chidambaram,Chidambaram Taluk Cuddalore District Tamil nadu ,India |
| District: Cuddalore |
| Nearest City: Cuddalore,Pondicherry |
| Best time to visit: Throughout the year |
| Climate/Weather: |
| The climate of Chidambaram is tropical with mercury touching up to 37°C in the summers and around 20°C in the winters. |
| Interesting things to do: |
| Take a bus ride of about fifteen kilometres through breath taking green paddy fields and observe village life centred around a canal that runs along the bus route |
| Interesting things to Visit:Thillaikaliamman Temple:The Thillaikaliamman Temple is on the northern end of the town. Kopperunjingan, king who ruled between AD 1229 and 1278, built this temple. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is said that Goddess Kali’s anger did not subside even after killing the demon Tarakasura. Hence, Lord Nataraja performed tandava dance to contain her anger. It is enjoined that all those who visit Chidambaram should pay a visit to Thillaikaliamman temple.Annamalai University :The Annamalai University owes its existence to the farsighted vision, enlightened wisdom, benefaction and philanthropy of a single individual – Dr. Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar of Chettinad. As early as 1920, he founded the Sri Meenakshi College at Chidambaram, a great pilgrimage centre and also a centre for South Indian traditional culture and learning. In 1928, the Annamalai University Act was passed and Sri Meenakshi College became the nucleus for the University which is unitary, residential, rural in its settings and progressive in its outlook. During his tenure as Pro-Chancellor for 19 years he paid immaculate care and detailed attention to the growth and development of the University in every field. He paid great attention in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors. Equal attention was also paid by him in the appointment of enlightened staff, especially the Professors and Heads of Departments. The Professors of Annamalai University were always scholars and scientists of great renown in their own field. |
| How to reach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Chidambaram |
| Nearest Airport:Tiruchirapalli(195 km),Chennai (245 km) |
| Road Transport:There are good number of buses available to various places in Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Pondicherry states from Chidambaram. |
| Nearest Visiting places: |
| Pichavaram :This is a seaside resort and has backwaters and mangroves and lies 15 km east of Chidambaram. It is also a birdwatcher?s paradise with a wide variety of bird life to be seenVaitheeswaran koil:The famous Nadi astrologers can also be found in a nearby village 25 km from here.Tiruvakkarai:country’s first national fossil wood park |
| Nearest Petrol Pump:Chidambaram,India |
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| Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
Vandaiyar Hotel :Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Tamil NaduHotel Sharadham :Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Hotel Ayshwariya:Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu |
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| Police Station:Kurinjipadi Police Station Kurinjippadi, Cuddalore, Tamil NaduWomen’s Police Station Neyveli Township, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu |
| Nearest Hospital:RMMC Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Tamil NaduGovernment Hospital ,Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu |
