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a number of temples. Hence Temples are the major sight seeing attraction of Karaikal. Jambunatha Swamy Temple:
This temple is situated in Neravy. According to history,
this temple was constructed by Thirumalai Rayan who ruled this region between 1453 and
1468 as a representative of Vijaya Nagar Empire.
Badrakaliyamman temple in Ambagarathur:
To the west of Karaikal in Ambagarathur village of
Tirunallar commune, there exists a Badrakaliyamman temple. The temple assumes the name of
Goddess Parasakthi who is believed to have killed a rakshasha by name Ambaran who was in
buffalo form. In the Tamil month of Vaikasi on every second Tuesday at 1.00 P.M. a
buffalo was killed in proof of this event. However, buffalo killing was discontinued since
1965, but the pomp and glory of the festival still continues.
Ayiramkaliyamman temple in Tirumalairayanpattianam:
This temple exists in Tirumalairayanpattinam village.
Once every 5 years, during the Tamil month of Vaikasi, a grand pooja with 1000
items is conducted in this temple for 3 days. After the festival, the idol is dismantled
part by part and kept back in the box to be opened after another 5 years only.
Beach:
Apart from the temples, Karaikal town is gifted with a sea
beach where some people relax.
Boat House:
There is also a Boat House on the Beach Road.
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