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About Karaikal Tourism
Karaikal is a very old temple town inPondicherry. It is on the east coast, about
135 km. from Pondicherry
and 300 km. from Chennai towards south.The town is small with a total of 161 sq Km. with marine time climate.Located on the Koramandel coast of the Bay of Bengal, this small town is a must see for tourists
as well as pilgrims.The town of Karaikal is the
second largest region of the Union Territory of Pondicherry on the delta of the
CaveryRiver. Karaikal has a rich architectural
and religious heritage with special mention of Sri Dharbarenyeswaraswamy
Temple, the famous 7th century temple which is one of the most
well known of all Lord Shiva's temples in India. It was built to mark Lord
Shiva's attainment of Abhayahastham. The templecompex
includes the Sapthavidanga Shrine
which