Culture and tourism Nagapattinam

nagore durgah, built in 16th century, 1 of major landmarks of town

tourism plays key economic role town, though fishing major occupation. nagapttinam base heritage , historic points nagore, velankanni, sikkal, kodiyakkarai, vedaranyam, mannargudi , tharangambadi.

nagore durgha, 16th-century minaret located in nagore, 1 of important pilgrimage centres of town. kanduri festival 14-day event celebrated annual urs(anniversary) of saint hajrath shahul hamid (1490–1579 ce), in honor of whom minaret built. festival celebrated in commemoration of anniversary of saint s death, , pilgrims various religions participate in rituals , rites. festival seen sacred exchange between hindus , muslims expressing solidarity of mixed faith in region. believed 60 percent of shrines built hindus , historically minaret garners many domestic , international visitors. there 3 other prominent mosques; 1 near nagai pudhur road, 1 near new bus stand, , @ moolakadai street.

kayarohanaswami temple hindu temple dedicated shiva. temple has been in existence 6th century ce , has been reverred verses of tevaram, 7th–8th century saiva canonical work appar, campantar , sundarar. temple 1 of 7 temples of thyagaraja cult, classified saptha vidangam, presiding deity thyagaraja believed portray different dance styles. temple known shrine of neelayadakshi, consort of kayarohanaswami.

soundararajaperumal temple hindu temple in town dedicated vishnu. 1 of divya desams, 108 temples of vishnu revered in nalayira divya prabandham thirumangai azhwar, 1 of 12 poet saints called azhwars belonging 6th–9th century. nagapattinam base of prominent hindu temples sikkal singaravelan temple @ sikkal, vedaranyeswarar temple @ vedaranyam, ettukudi murugan temple , koothanur maha saraswathi temple.

velankanni pilgrimage centre located 10 km (6.2 mi) nagapattinam. town known basilica of our lady of health, roman catholic church built during 17th century. pilgrimage basilica common during september when people of many faiths, hindus, muslims , christians of denominations visit basilica. town has 4 prominent churches; lourdhu madha (sindhathurai madha) church, madharasi madha church, t.e.l.c. church , protestant church.