Royapuram railway station

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Royapuram railway station, inaugurated by the then Governor of Madras, Lord Harris,  is one of the oldest railway stations  in Indian subcontinent, and is the first railway station in South India The original structures of the other two  old stations (Bombay and Thane) are not operational.

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

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This was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tippu Sultan.  Construction of this palace was started by Hyder Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan This was built entirely teak and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies, and stands out as an example of Indo-Islamic architecture in South India This is very close to  K Read More…

Pillayarpatti Karpaka Vinayakar Temple

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This ancient rock cut temple, located in  Sivaganga district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, was built by built by early Pandya Kings. Main deity is Karpaga Vinayagar, that is Lord Ganesha. He is called Karpaga Vinayagar as  he gives what his devotees desires like  Karpagam tree Nearest airports are Trichy and Madurai. This place is around 90 Read More…

Royapuram railway station

Royapuram railway station, inaugurated by the then Governor of Madras, Lord Harris,  is one of the oldest railway stations  in Indian subcontinent, and is the first railway station in South India The original structures of the other two  old stations (Bombay and Thane) are not operational.

Velankanni Marian shrine

This is a Roman Catholic Latin Rite Basilica  dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health. A simple chapel was initially built by some Portuguese sailors who washed ashore safely in 17th century.  Being one of the most frequented pilgrimage centres in India, this is also known as “the Lourdes of the East” This place is around Read More…

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

This was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tippu Sultan.  Construction of this palace was started by Hyder Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan This was built entirely teak and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies, and stands out as an example of Indo-Islamic architecture in South India This is very close to  K Read More…

Pillayarpatti Karpaka Vinayakar Temple

This ancient rock cut temple, located in  Sivaganga district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, was built by built by early Pandya Kings. Main deity is Karpaga Vinayagar, that is Lord Ganesha. He is called Karpaga Vinayagar as  he gives what his devotees desires like  Karpagam tree Nearest airports are Trichy and Madurai. This place is around 90 Read More…