Nagore

Nagore , Tamil Nadu

Nagore is a place just north of the famous city of Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu. This like its neighbour is another city which attracts its fair share of pilgrims. The Nagore Dargah is one of the most important Muslim pilgrimage in India and thousands of devotees come here every year to pay their respect. A small town on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, this also shares the beauty of Nagapattinum. With a coastline that stretches for miles and a beach that will delight you, today Nagore is not merely a place of pilgrimage but also a great holiday destination. The main attraction is of course the Nagore Dargah. It is a Muslim shrine dedicated to Meeran Sahib Abdul Qadir Shahul Hamid Badshah. What catches your eye here is the sheer architectural brilliance of this dargah. With the domed arched and the carved minarets which make up most of the Nawab architecture, this 500 year old dargah will awe everyone with its beauty. The largest tower has a height of 131 ft and is known as ‘Periya Minara’. It is believed far and wide that this dargah offered cure to many diseases and miseries. The water from the tank here is also considered to be holy. This is one place that should definitely be visited to understand and accept the faith of many. Today Nagore is much more than just the place for the dargah. It is slowly developing into a favoured spot for tourism. The long sandy beach is serene and tidy. There are many famous tourists’ attractions nearby. There are many eye catching natural views in and around the Nagore beach. A tourist can have his fill of faith and natural wonders if he is in Nagore. It is one of the destinations that should not be missed.