Pudukkottai tourism places to visit | புதுக்கோட்டை சுற்றுலா தலங்கள் | പുതുക്കോട്ടയിലെ വിനോദസഞ്ചാര കേന്ദ്രങ്ങൾ | ಪುದುಕ್ಕೊಟ್ಟೈ ಪ್ರವಾಸೋದ್ಯಮಕ್ಕೆ ಭೇಟಿ ನೀಡಬೇಕಾದ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳು | పుదుక్కోట్టై పర్యాటక ప్రదేశాలుు
Pudukkottai district as one of the princely states of Tamilnadu holds rich cultural heritage with Fortresses, Palaces, Temples, Cave Paintings and many other historical monuments. The district was one of the homes of pre-historic man.
Pudukkottai is home to the
1.Kodumbaloor
2.Kunnandar Koil
3.Malaiyadipatty
4.Narthamalai
5.Chithannavasal
6.Avudayar koil
7.Kudimiyanmalai
8.Brahadambal Temple
9.Thirumayam Fort
10.Government Museum in Pudukkottai
11.Sri Arulmigu Sathyagiri Natha Perumal Temple - Divya Desam (106)
The name Kodumbaloor has been mentioned in the Tamil epic Silapathigaram.The architectural structure existed here are the forerunner for Dravidiyan style of architecture. The remaining structures of Muvar koil and Mujukundeeswarer temple attracts many tourist to this place.
The name Kunnandar Koil is called as Thirukundrakudi.A siva temple (cave temple ) has been constructed during the period of Nandhivarma pallava (775 AD) is existed in this village. Lord Muruga Temple is also available on the top of a small hill .
Malayadipatti is a small village settlement located in Pudukkottai district of Tamilnadu. This otherwise insignificant village is famous for its two cave temples, excavated on a large low lying hill located in the south-east of the village.
Narthamalai is head Quarters for the Cheiftain of Mutharaiyar. The earliest structural stone temple circular in shape,vijayalaya choleeswaram cave temple and kadambar malai temple are the main attractions of Narthamalai.
Chithannavasal is a Prominent Tourist Centre of Pudukottai District. It is located on the Annavasal – Pudukottai Road at a distance of 17 km from Pudukottai. In ancient days the Jain Monks used to live in cave and hillocks so as to perform their ascetic life. They polished the hill for the purpose of poojas and penance in the open shelter. Such a type of Jain temple and Jain beds are found in Sittannavasal and surrounding places.
