Nature
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Ramsar wetland
Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary
A 4.5 sq. km freshwater lake in Ariyalur district, protected as a bird sanctuary and recognised as a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It is about 21 km from Ariyalur. Thousands of water birds arrive every year โ go early in the morning in the winter months and carry binoculars.
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- โ 60 km from Jayankondam
- Best time
- November โ March (migratory season)
- Timings
- Early morning is best
๐งญ Nearby from here
๐ Moon (Chandran) ยท Monday
Temple
Thingalur Kailasanathar Temple (Moon)
Navagraha temple of the Moon on the Kumbakonam โ Thiruvaiyaru road.
๐ โ 60 km from Jayankondam
Church
Elakurichi Adaikala Madha Church
Catholic pilgrimage church built in 1711 by Fr. Constanzo Beschi (Veeramamunivar).
๐ โ 45 km from Jayankondam
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UNESCO World Heritage
Temple
Brihadisvara Temple (Big Temple), Thanjavur
The Thanjavur Big Temple built by Rajaraja Chola I โ a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
๐ โ 85 km from Jayankondam
Temple
Swamimalai Swaminatha Swamy Temple
Fourth of the six abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan.
๐ โ 35 km from Jayankondam
Temple
Patteeswaram Thenupuriswarar Temple
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Nandi moved aside for Sambandar; known for its Durga shrine.
๐ โ 40 km from Jayankondam
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UNESCO World Heritage
Temple
Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram
UNESCO World Heritage Chola temple built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century.
๐ โ 45 km from Jayankondam