Pulicat Tourism, Tamil Nadu
(Pulicat is also known as Pazhaverkadu)
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Pulicat, Overview
Pulicat is a 17th century Dutch settlement located about 60 km north of Chennai on the shores of the Pulicat Lake, which is in fact, a lagoon. Pulicat, situated within the Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, is an area of great ecological interest as well, since lagoons, estuaries and wetlands surround it. These wetlands also support a large number of resident and migratory waterfowl. Every year between the months of October and March, thousands of migratory birds land here. Though many species can be seen, the flamingos are the most visible, covering the swamps surrounding the lake, with a pink hue.
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The Portuguese established a trading post in Pulicat in 1502 with the help of the Vijayanagar rulers. They built a fort there and held this fort until 1609 when they were defeated by the Dutch. The Dutch occupied Pulicat fort in 1609. Pulicat was till 1690 the capital of Dutch Coromandel. It repeatedly changed possession, until finally occupied by the British in 1825. It became part of the Madras Presidency, which later became Madras state in independent India and renamed Tamil Nadu in 1968. The Dutch church has been built over several times and is rather dilapidated today, and the Dutch fort has fallen into ruin. The old lighthouse still stands at the opposite bank of the lake. The cemetery dating to 1622 has been taken under the wing of the Archeological Survey of India and so has survived the passage of time. The grand, Dutch inscribed tombs and graves, carved with skeletons rather than the cross, have been quite well preserved. The cemetery lies behind the market and visitors often don't know that it is there. Many thousands of visitors per year come to the area which is renowned for its history and natural beauty. Modern Pulicat is a model for religious unity. Every year April Month, people of pulicat irrespective of religion celebrate "Kottaikuppam Madha Thiruvizha" Kottaikuppam - Kottai means Fort & Kuppam means group of people live. Madha Thiruvizha means Festival for Lord Mary.