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Nagore — town — Coordinates 10°49′N 79°51′E / 10.82°N 79.85°ECoordinates: 10°49′N 79°51′E / 10.82°N 79.85°E Country India State Tamil Nadu District(s) Nagapattinam Nearest city Nagapattinam, Karaikal Parliamentary constituency Nagapattinam Assembly constituency Nagapattinam Population
• Density
90,000 (2002[update])
• 11,250 /km2 (29,137 /sq mi)
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Area 8 square kilometres (3.1 sq mi) Website www.nagoredargah.com Nagore (sometimes spelled Nagoor) is a town in the Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located approximately 16 km south of Karaikal and 4 km north of Nagapattinam. Tiruvarur , Mayiladuthurai , Muthupet are nearby towns. It has a population of approximately 90,000. The prime attraction is the renowned Nagore Dargah, a revered place of all faith. Nagore Dargah, five centuries old Islamic Shrine, attracts Millions of pilgrims to this land irrespective of caste, creed and religion.
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Holy Nagore Dargah
Main article :Nagore Durgha
Aerial view of the Nagore dargah taken from the big minaret.
This is a small town along the shore of Bay of Bengal. The prime attraction is the renowned Nagore Dargah, a revered place of all faith. Nagore Dargah, five centuries old Muslim Shrine, attracts Millions of pilgrims to this land irrespective of caste, creed and religion. The festival season in Nagore is typically during the month of May, but it will change based on the Lunar Calendar. The popular Kandhuri festival celebrated with festivities and pomp and show. Notable temples exist too. This shows the peaceful coexistence of Muslims and other faith. The Seeralamman temple situated in the fisherman area near Nagore railway station is a century old Hindu shrine maintained by local fishermen. The annual Seeralamman festival season has ten days of celebration.
Reaching Nagore
Nagore is well connected to other parts of Tamil Nadu through Roadways. National Highway NH45A passes through Nagore. Nearby airports are Tiruchirappalli and Chennai . Nagore has a well established railway terminal too.
Schools
- Al Islaah Nursery & Primary School
- Crescent Matriculation Higher Secondary School (for Girls)
- Ghouthia Nursery & Primary School
- Ghouthia Higher Secondary School
- Hameediya Nursery & Primary School
- Kadhiriya Nursery & Primary School
- Modern Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- National Higher Secondary School
Banks
- City Union Bank
- Kumbakonam Central Co-operative Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Indian Bank
Masjids
- Nawab Walajah Jami'a Masjid
- Mathaar Maricar Masjid
- Yezhu Lebbai Jami'a Masjid
- Syed Jami'a Masjid
- Muhyeddeen Jami'a Masjid
- Fathima Jami'a Masjid
- Hiluru Jami'a Masjid (Kattuppalli)
- Silladi Masjid
- Masthan Gani Masjid (Kollam palli)
- Theru palli Masjid
- Mathaar Maricar Masjid
- Qadiriya Masjid
- Dewaansha Masjid
Notable people
- Justice M.M. Ismail
- Nagore E.M.Haneefa
References
External links
Categories:- Ziyarat
- Cities and towns in Nagapattinam district
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