Poompuhar Beach is a natural and ancient beachfront located in Poompuhar, Tamil Nadu, India, along the Bay of Bengal. The beach starts from the Kaveri stream and extends around 3 km north side towards Neithavasal. This beach and Poompuhar town plays an important place in South Indian history. Chitra Pournami is an important celebration for this beachfront which happens during the full moon in Tamil, month chittrai. There also occurs a Holy dip in the mouth of Kaveri swash is celebrated during new moon in the Tamil month of Thai and Adi. Mayiladuthurai is the nearest city which is located on the bank of Kaveri around 24 km off from this beach.
One of the oldest inhabited towns of Tamil Nadu, cheered as the background of the great Tamil epic Silappathikaram, the megacity Poompuhar is considered to be a treasure trove by the history suckers, archaeologists and art lovers. Being right named as Poompuhar, where puhar means an Estuary, the megacity is located as an Estuary of Cauvery. Poompuhar is an odd place attracting travelers from all corners of the country. The megacity and the neighboring beach enjoys an immense significance in the Sangam Literature in Tamil. The major occurrences revolving around the lead couple Kovalan and Kannaki of Silappathikaram had lived in Poompuhar and it has been the major trading harbor during the Chola and Pandya Dynasties.
Though, the town Poompuhar will give you an entirely different experience at every stopping in the town, If you had come across the south Indian heroic Silappathikaram. Poompuhar is said to have fully devastated during a tidal wave during the 500BCE and over the ages, the municipality hasre-created itself flaunting the ancient prides. The Poompuhar beachfront is a veritably tranquil place which can be the stylish option for the travelers to stay away from the crowded strands of the major cosmopolises across. The scenic atmosphere relaxes your shivers and rejuvenates you for getting back to your busy schedules.
Silappathikaram Art Gallery, the most visited spot in Poompuhar makes you wonder struck with the cultural collections. The gallery houses the artworks related to the grand Silappathikaram. The manikins presented then takes you to the time of the Sangam Literature. The Ilanjil manram, which has lately came up as the popular traveler spot. Poombuphar beach and the zion church are the other prominent places of the town.
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