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Cuddalore
is a fast growing and large industrial city, located south of the
union territory of Pondicherry (Puducherry) on Bay of Bengal. The
word Cuddalore means "Sea Town". Cuddalore is known for its
picturesque beaches, particularly Silver Beach, and is an emerging
tourism hub.
Many famous people like popular writers of Tamil literature
Jayakanthan and Pudhumaipithan, were born in Cuddalore. Jothi
Ramalinga Swamigal, also familiarly known as Vallalar was born in a
village near Cuddalore. There are many other famous people from
Cuddalore district namely Krish Srikanth (Indian Captain and Cricket
Commentator), V.Vaithilingam (born in Cuddalore), was a Chief
Minister of Pondicherry, Shri Kannayan Ramalingam, Chairman of
Airport Authority of India (AAI) etc.
The famous Nataraja temple at Chidambaram is in Cuddalore district.
The district is known for its beautiful beaches and it is therefore
an emerging tourist destination. Fort St. David is another important
tourist attraction in Cuddalore.
India’s energy bridge to the 21-century, Neyveli Lignite
Corporation, is in Cuddalore district. The Mangrove Forest
'Pitchavaram', is another tourist spot which attracts tourists.
Places of Tourist Interest:
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Pitchavaram
 Pitchavaram
is an excellent picnic spot covering about 3000 acres of
mangrove forests which sprawl over 11000 hectares of backwaters.
It is about 16 kms from Chidambaram. |
Devanampattinam Silver Beach
 Devanampattinam
Silver Beach is one of the important and interesting
recreational spot not only for Cuddalore but also for Tourists
from other places. |
Places of Worship:
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Chidambaram Temple
 Chidambaram
is one of the most ancient and most celebrated of shrines in
India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Nataraja - Lord Siva in
the form of Cosmic Dancer. |
Padaleshwarar Temple
 Padaleshwarar
Temple is situated in Thiruppadirippuliyur, Cuddalore. This
temple is dedicated to the incarnation of Lord Shiva,
Padaleshwarar. |
Tiruvandipuram
Devanatha Swami Temple
 Devanatha
Swami Temple is located at Tiruvaheendirapuram in Cuddalore
district. It is one of the ancient Vaishnavite temples |
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