Sirkali

The small town of Sirkazhi is in the district of Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu. It is 250 km from Chennai, which is the state capital. The Cauvery Delta is home to it, and the Bay of Bengal is only 13 km away. It can be part of a CHIDAMBARAM TOUR PACKAGE.

The small town covers 13 square kilometres and has many ancient buildings from the middle Ages to the present day when Britain ruled the area. There are beaches, temples, a fort, museums, and an interesting past in the town of Sirkazhi, which is not very big. Sirkazhi is a beautiful, quiet town with an immense history. It's embracing new technology while maintaining the traditions and beliefs of a traditional South Indian village.

What is Sirkazhi famous for?

Some of the best PLACES TO VISIT IN CHIDAMBARAM fall within this locality. Sirkazhi is famous for being the home of Saint Thirugnana Sambandar. People also know it for the Sattainathar Temple, a major religious site dedicated to Lord Shiva.

What is the history of Sirkazhi?

Sirkazhi was first mentioned in the history of Chola King Kocengannan. He ruled during the Sangam Age (3rd century BCE to 4th century CE) and is believed to have won a bloody battle here. The Cholas ruled this area for over four hundred years, from 850 to 1280. During their rule, they built many churches. These churches have more than 41 writings that list gifts from kings, such as land, sheep, cows, and oil.

The city was also well-known in the sixth and seventh centuries. The famous fight between the Hindu sects, Saivism and Vaishnavism, occurred in this town. Two saints, Tirugnanasambandar and Thirumangai Azhwar, who were from the Shaivism and Vaishnavism faiths, fought over how rich their religious writings and theologies were.

What are the famous temples in Sirkazhi?

Sirkazhi has two famous shrines. The Sattainathar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Another is the Bhrammapureeswarar Temple. People know these buildings are spiritually and historically important and hold a lot of religious significance.

The best time to visit

You can go there at any time of the year, but the winter is the best time to escape the blazing heat. So, October through March is the best time to go.