Sadurangapatinam Beach - TamilNadu - சதுரங்கபட்டினம் கடற்கரை
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Sadurangapatinam Beach, This is another fishing village, 16 km south of Mamallapuram. A ruined fort of Dutch origin near the beach houses tomb stones dating back to 16-17th century. If you are heading further down south, 75 km away from Pondicherry you will reach Pichavaram. Mangrove forests could be seen with backwaters criss crossing the entire forest area.
The presiding deity Siva is worshipped as the cosmic dancer. Various "Mudras" - gestures of the South Indian dance of Bharatanatyam, adorn the temple. The temple is a stupendous repository of art. Every year, a dance festival called Natyanjali festival is celebrated during Mahasivarathn period.
STD Code: 04114.
Language: Tamil & English
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Boating & Fishing, Every year, a dance festival called Natyanjali festival is celebrated during Mahasivarathn period.STD Code: 04114.
Language: Tamil & English
Best Time to Visit and Weather
October to April
Travel Direction
Distance
Pondicherry (75 km)
How to Reach
By Air
The nearest airport is Chennai 65 km.By Rail
The nearest railway stations are Chengalpattu (35 km) and Chennai (65 km). From these stations one has to take the road to reach Mahabalipuram.By Road
There are buses available from Pondicherry, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Mahabalipuram to Sadurangapatinam daily. The road to Sadurangapatinam is good. Tourists can also hire a taxi from Chennai.Nearby Places and other Beaches
An ecological paradise, Pichavaram could be visited throughout the year. Boating operations on backwaters and the simple accommodation on the bank are run by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation. 16 km West of Pichavaram is Chidambaram, a town famous for the Lord Nataraja Temple, a sprawling complex with multiple gopurams.
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