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Nearest Tourisms Places

By Train
Nearest Railway station is Sirkazhi at a distance of 1km from Sirkalzhi Town, one has to travel only by road.

By Bus

Buses Services from Chennai to Mayiladuthurai, Karaikali, Nagapattinam, and Velankani.

By Road

Reach Sirkazhi You can arrange for pickups from nearby places with in few minitues. Contact Varun Travels   You can arrange for travel from http://sirkalivaruntravels.blogspot.in


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Sirkali Bhramapureeswarar Temple
     Sirkali is located on the main route between Mayiladuthurai and Chidhambaram. Shri Arulmigu Sattanatha Swami temple has many wonderful architectural and sculptural features. This temple has been glorified in the divine songs of Thevaram. One of the four great divine poet, the Saiva saint Thirugnana Sambandar was bestowed with the divine grace by Lord Siva and Parvathy here. Every year in the Tamil month of Chithirai, Thirumulaippal festival is celebrated in a grand manner. 
  
Thiruvengadu Arulmigu Swetharanya Swami

       Thiruvengadu is situated 12 kms. From Sirkali. Another Navagraha Budhan is situated inside the Temple of Arulmigu Swetharanya Swami. Devotees from all over India and abroad come to worship Budhan every day. 


 Keelaperumpallam (KedhuTemple)

    Keelaperumpallam is Situated 10kms from Thiruvengadu, Keelaperumpallam receives a stream of devotees every day for worshipping Shri Naganatha Swami. This temple is the seat of the Ninth Navagraha, the Kedhu.

 Vaitheeswarankoil (Mars Temple)
     Vaitheeswarankoil is situated 5kms from Sirkali. Vaitheeswarankoil is called Pullirukkuvellur. The Presiding deity Lord Vaithiyanathan and the Devi is Thaiyalnayagi. Lord Muruga is called here as Arulmigu Muthukumaraswami. This temple is the seat of another Navagraha, the Mars.

Thirukkadaiyur  (Abirai Temple)
Thirukkadaiyur Situated 20kms from  Sirkali is on the bus route of  Chidhambaram - Nagappattinam. It was in this temple Lord Siva had annihilated Yama, the God of death and destruction to save the life of Markandeya and bestowed immortality on him. It is one of the most important seats of Sakthi. Inside the precincts of the temple of Arulmigu Amerthakadeswarar is located the temple of Shri Abirami Amman Temple. The great Saint Abirami Bhattar composed the divine songs of Abirami Anthathi. On attaining 60th year of age in conjugal life of the husband, the couple, belonging to the Hindu family, celebrates their Sasthti Abthapurthy ceremony here inside the temple. 

Thiru Nangore

      Thiru Nangore Situated 10Kms from Sirkali, Thiru Nangore is one of the most sacred places of Vaishnava Temples. Shri Narayanaperumal Temple, Purushothama Perumal temple, Kudamadum Kootha Perumal Kovil, Semponnarangar kovil, Pallikondaperumal Kovil, Varadharaja Perumal Koil which had been performed Mangala Sananam by Thirumangai Azhwar are located in this small town. Around Thiru Nangore, there are other Vaishnava temples in Thiruvali, Thirunagiri, Keezhasalai and Perumal koil. 

Thirunallar Lord Saneeshwara
        
        Thirunallar Situated 45 Kms from Sirkali, Thirunallar is one of the most famous holy places in South India located in Karaikal which is 160 km south of Pondicherry State (Pudhucherry). Thirunallar is famous for Lord Saneeshwara's (Saturn) temple. The only temple where Lord Saneeshwara lost all his power to Lord Shiva (Dharbaranyeshwarar) which saved his devotee Nalan from Saturn's curses. That's the story about the temple. A lot of People visit the place every Saturday to get similar blessings.


Poombuhar Art Gallery.

       Poombuhar is in Sirkali Taluk of Nagapattinam District.  It is known as Kaveripoompattinam. Tourists have to alight at Mayiladuthurai junction to proceed Poombuhar by road, visitors from Chennai by train have to get down at Sirkali. Poombuhar is connected to Mayiladuthurai as well as Sirkali by road. The distance from Poombuhar to Mayiladuthurai is 24 kms and to Sirkali 21kms. A beautiful seven-tired building of great sculptural value has been built as Sillappathikara Art gallery. The first storey is 12”high and each storey above it has a height of 5’. The topmost part, which has “Kalasam has height of 8’.   The total height of art gallery is 50’.

Tarangampadi 

        Tranguebar Situated 30 Kms from Sirkali, The Tranguebar east coastal line of Bay of Bengal. Danish Architexture is the attractions of Tranguebar. Bus facilities are available to this place from Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Poompuhar, Sirkali and Chidambaram. Built in 1620 exists to exhibit Danish architecture. The fort is now under the control of TamilNadu Archeological Department, houses an archaeological Museum. This museum is open on all days expect Friday.

Nagore
     The Dargha in Nagore near Nagapattinam, the district headquarters is a holy place. Not only the followers of Islam but also of all faiths visit this sacred centre throughout the year to offer their prayers and get the blessings of the saint. Nearly five hundred years ago a son was born in a devout Muslim family in a village in the central provinces [Madhys pradesh], He was named Abdul kadhar. With lust for the grace of Allah. Khandoori festival is the anniversary celebrations and devotees from all over the world join the festivals to be blessed by Nagore Andavavar.
Velankanni
      Velankanni is one of the most visited pilgrim centres in India. It is a town situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal. This renowned shrine Basilica of our Lady of health draws pilgrims from all over the world. Not only Christians but also the people of other faiths come to this Church to pray at the shrine of Our lady of health. Knowing the importance of this town the Pope in the Vatican city has declared Velankanni as a Holy city. This Roman Catholic Church has an extended Basilica, which has two floors where one can find the statue of Jesus Christ. Radiating rays of hope and piety. There is also a shrine of 'lady 'of sorrow ' where in the sorrowing Mother is depicted carrying infant Jesus in her hand.

Navagraha Temple Timings

Temple Name
Morning
Evening
Suryan Temple
06.00 AM - 12.30 PM
04.00 PM - 08.00 PM
Chandran Temple
07.00 AM - 01.00 PM
04.00 PM - 09.00 PM
Sevvai Temple
06.00 AM - 01.00 PM
04.00 PM - 09.00 PM
Budhan Temple
06.00 AM - 12.00 PM
04.00 PM - 09.00 PM
Guru Temple
06.00 AM - 01.00 PM
04.00 PM - 09.00 PM
Sukkiran Temple
07.00 AM - 12.30 PM
04.00 PM - 08.00 PM
Saneeswaran Temple
06.00 AM - 01.00 PM
04.00 PM - 09.00 PM
Ragu Temple
06.00 AM - 01.00 PM
04.00 PM - 08.30 PM
Kethu Temple
06.00 AM - 01.00 PM
04.00 PM - 08.00 PM