Tharangambadi Beach

About:

Another Sea side village, where the Danish merchants settled for trade. What they left are the Legacies of the Danes. A beautiful Governor's Palace right on the beach tells you the hoary past. Another ideal shore for sun and tan your skin.

A small, somnolent, wind-blown town which includes a sizeable populace of fisherfolk -700 of whom lost their lives in the tsunami last Christmas - Tharangambadi is literally the "Village of the Dancing Waves". Down the centuries, the waves have often washed over the village causing havoc in varying degrees. In the last 35 years, the water has swallowed four streets, reveals M.A. Sultan, local photographer and amateur historian who has penned a booklet entitled Reminiscences of Tranquebar.

Location info:

Climate/Weather:

winters:The average temperature of Madras at this time is around 24o C and never falls below 20o C. Winters also receive moderate rainfall, making the weather pleasurable and comfortable to roam around.

Summer:April and May are the hottest months of the year, with mercury crossing 40o C mark. The scorching heat of the sun is nearly unbearable restricting you to your houses.

Interesting things to do:

Pongal:
Pongal is definitely one of the main festivals of Nagapattinam, being regarded as one of the most important festivals in the entirety of Tamil Nadu.

Kandhoori:
Kandhoori is one of the most important festivals of this port-city being celebrated in the month of December each year.

Interesting things to Visit:

Tharangambadi:
The Bungalow on the Beach, Tharangambadi Pondicherry offers 8 perfectly well equipped rooms. Irrespective of your purpose of visit, just opt for any air-conditioned standard suites and deluxe suites at this Heritage Hotel in Pondicherry. The rooms have been named after popular Danish characters like Princess Louise, Prince Christian, Oldenberg, Elephant, Countess Moltke, Christianus Septimus, Crown Prince of Denmark and Queen Anna Sophia. Each room has been decorated keeping in mind the heritage value of the hotel.

Bungalow:
Bungalow on the Beach lies on the old Danish settlement developed by Danish Admiral, Ove Gedde, of Tharangambadi or Tranquebar. The erstwhile Danish Fort has been converted into a heritage hotel. The total property comprises of two 17th century AD restored buildings.

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Nearest Visiting places:

Velankanni:
Velankanni is a small town that is situated ashore Coromandel Coast 14 kilometers south of downtown Nagapattinam. Velankanni has a special place in the pages of Christian history in India. The most holy church on the Coromandel namely, The Arokiya Madha Church or the Velankanni Basilica is located in this town. However, typical of the homogenous society in South India, people of all religions offer their worship at this church. The annual carnival that takes place in the month of August and September is a very famous affair. Hordes of tourists flock Velankanni at that part of the year.

Koothanur:
Located at a distance of 45 kilometers from downtown Nagapattinam, Koothanur is associated with the life of the great Tamil poet Ottakkoothar. The place is famous for the magnificent temple dedicated to this poet. The temple complex has a separate temple for Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning and arts.

Kodikkarai:
Kodikkarai is situated just 68 kilometers from the downtown Nagapattinam. The place has been developed as a backwater and bird sanctuary. The quiet destination attracts a lot of honeymoon couples.

Mannarkudi:
Mannarkudi situated at a distance of 56 kilometers from Nagapattinam is famous for the Vaishnava shrine called Rajagopalaswamy temple.

Nagore:
Nagore is just 5 kilometers North of Nagapattinam. The place is famous for a Muslim Sufi shrine that is frequented by the people of various caste, creed and religion. The place considered a focal point of secularism in peninsular India. The Kandhuri festival, similar to the Urs of North India that is celebrated during the month of October is very popular among the tourists.

Sikkal:
Sikkal that is famous for Shri Singaravelan temple is located 5 kilometers from Nagapattinam. This is an old Shiva Temple where Lord Muruga is worshipped in the form of Singaravelan. Many Shivite saints such as Appar, Thirugnana Sambandar and Manickavasagar have evoked the place in their devotional songs. The place is also famous for a festival called Soora Samharam that is celebrated in the month of April.

Thirukkuvalai:
Thirukkuvalai or Tiruvarur lies at a distance of around 27 Kilometers from the downtown Nagapattinam. This too is considered one of the Saptha Vaidanga Thallams. Two of the most well known temples in Tiruvarur are Thyagaraja Swamy and Angalamman temple.

Vedaranyam:
Vedaranyam is situated just 58 Kilometers off to the downtown Nagapattinam. The place is famous for the Vedaranyewarar temple that is considered among the Saptha Vidanga Thallams. The place has a historical importance as well. Vedaranyam was the center stage of Salt Sathyagraha in South India, during the Indian freedom movement.

Nearest Petrol Pump:

Petrol Pump:Nungambakkam,Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Petrol Pump:Teynampet,Chennai, Tamil Nadu,India

Petrol Pump:TTK Road:Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

BP Petrol Pump:Mylapore,Chennai, Tamil Nadu,India

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:

Hotel Seagate:Main Road,Vailankanni,nagapattinam,Tamil Nadu,India,Ph:04365 263510

Hotel selvies:2, kattukara street, thiruvarur,Tamil Nadu,India,Ph:04366 222080

Silambu Hotel:Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu,India

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Help Line/Phone Number:

Porayar Police Station:Nagapattinam,Tamil Nadu,India

East Police Station:Kumbakonam,Thanjavur,Tamil Nadu,India

Police Station:Sirkazhi,Nagapattinam,Tamil Nadu,India

Priya Poly Clinic:10, 11, kasiviswanathar north Street,Kumbakonam,Tamil Nadu,India,MO:09894034023

Nagai Hospital:3/134, Main Road,Nagappattinam,Tamil Nadu,Ph:04365 241150

Government General Hospital:Karaikal,Pondicherry,India

Tharangambadi Beach