Nature
Pichavaram Mangrove Forest
Near Chidambaram, the VellarโColeroon estuary forms the Killai backwaters, where mangrove trees stand rooted in shallow water. Rowing and motor boats take visitors through narrow green canals โ one of the most unusual landscapes in Tamil Nadu.
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- โ 65 km from Jayankondam
- Best time
- October โ March, mornings
- Timings
- Daytime; boating usually 8 am โ 5 pm
- Entry
- Boating charges apply
๐งญ Nearby from here
Temple
Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram
Ancient Shiva temple of Nataraja, the cosmic dancer.
๐ โ 50 km from Jayankondam
๐ด Mars (Sevvai) ยท Tuesday
Temple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Mars)
Shiva as Vaidyanathar, the god of healing โ the Navagraha temple of Mars (Sevvai / Angarakan).
๐ โ 50 km from Jayankondam
Nature
Veeranam Lake
Huge reservoir near Kattumannarkoil that supplies water to Chennai โ lovely at sunset.
๐ โ 30 km from Jayankondam
Spiritual
Sathya Gnana Sabha, Vadalur
Hall of True Knowledge founded by Ramalinga Swamigal (Vallalar).
๐ โ 55 km from Jayankondam
๐ข Mercury (Budhan) ยท Wednesday
Temple
Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple (Mercury)
Navagraha temple of Mercury (Budhan) near Sirkazhi; a Paadal Petra Sthalam.
๐ โ 65 km from Jayankondam
๐ Ketu
Temple
Keelaperumpallam Naganathaswamy Temple (Ketu)
Kethu Sthalam, 2 km from Poompuhar.
๐ โ 70 km from Jayankondam