Neyveli
Neyveli
It is about 30 kms. from Chidambaram via Vadalur. It is one of the biggest industrial complexes in the country. The lignite mined here is used for thermal power generation. Apart from fertilisers ceramic wares and Leco (cooking coal), a number of by-products are also produced from lignite.
Near Neyveli
More to see around Pondicherry.
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Annmalai University
It is a residential University founded by the Raja Sir Annamalai Chettiar.
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Auroville
Located around 8 kms north-west of Puducherry, Auroville was designed by the French architect Roger Anger. Around 2,000 people live there in settlements with names like Grace, Fraternity, Fertile, Certitude and Transformation.
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Auroville Beach
Its shallow waters and small waves make it an ideal place of swimming. It is a fairly popular destination on weekends.
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Chidambaram
Chidambaram is one of the most ancient and most celebrated shrines in Tamilnadu. It is of great religious, historic and cultural significance.
