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Grand Anicut
(Kallanai):(24 kms.) An irrigation dam
built across the Cauvery by Karikal Cholan in the second Century AD and
strengthened by the British.
Mukkombu(Upper
Anicut)(18 kms.):The River Kollidam branches
off from the Cauvery here. This is another picnic spot with lush greenery
and a park.
Vayaloor: (8
kms.):Lord Muruga Temple here set
amidst lush green vegetation.
Samayapuram: (20
kms.) Known for Goddess
Mariamman.
Viralimalai: (30
kms.)The temple of Lord Subramanya
is situated on a hillock. There is also a peacock
sanctuary.
Sittanavasal: (58
kms.)The site of an ancient Jain
monastery with fine fresco paintings in a rock cave. It is also noted for
its pre-historic burial grounds.
Puliancholai: (72
kms)This is a beautiful picnic
spot in the foothills of the Kolli hills.
Kodumbalur: (42
kms)Also known as Moovarkoil. Of
the three shrines of Moovarkoil, only two exist now. These temples were
built by Boodhi Vikramakesari in the 10th Century AD. The sculptures of
Kalarimurthi, Gajhasamharamurthi, Ardhanariswara, Gangadaramurthi, etc.
are masterpieces of art. Nearby is the Muchukundeswarar temple of the
early Chola period.

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