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Nagore | |
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| Nagore | |
 Montage of Nagore Clockwise from Top to Bottom:Nagore Dargah Shariff, Nagore Beach, Tallest Minaret, Nagore Railway station | |
| Nickname: Nagoor | |
  Nagore Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°49′N 79°51′E / 10.82°N 79.85°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Nagapattinam |
| Established | 1803 |
| Named after | Nagore |
| Area | |
• Total | 8 km2 (3.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 39,000 |
| • Density | 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 611002 |
| Telephone code | 04365 |
| Vehicle registration | TN51 |
| Nearest city | Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Karaikal |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Nagapattinam |
Nagore is a town in the Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] It is located approximately 12 km South of Karaikal and 5 km North of Nagapattinam. Nearby towns are Karaikal, Tiruvarur, and Velankanni. It has a population of approximately 39,000. The prime attraction of the town is the Nagore Dargah Shareef. A sixteenth-century Islamic shrine, Nagore Dargah attracts millions of pilgrims irrespective of caste, creed or religion.[citation needed]
Nagore is a historic coastal town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, renowned for its centuries-old religious heritage, maritime trade, and cultural diversity.
### Early History
Nagore was part of the ancient Chola Kingdom, one of South India's greatest empires. The Cholas ruled much of the region between the 9th and 13th centuries and developed thriving ports along the Coromandel Coast. Because of its location on the Bay of Bengal, Nagore became involved in maritime trade with merchants from Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
After the decline of the Cholas, the area came under the rule of the Pandya Kingdom, followed by the Vijayanagara Empire and later regional rulers known as the Nayaks.
### Arrival of Hazrat Shahul Hameed
Nagore is most famous as the home of the shrine of Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed Qadir Wali, a revered Sufi saint who arrived in the region during the 16th century. He is believed to have been born in Manikpur and was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad according to Islamic tradition.
Many traditions recount that Shahul Hameed performed acts regarded as miracles and gained followers from different communities. He eventually settled in Nagore, where he taught spirituality, compassion, and service. After his death around 1579 CE, his tomb became a major pilgrimage site.
### Nagore Dargah
The Nagore Dargah was built over the saint's tomb and expanded over several centuries. Today it is one of India's most important Sufi shrines.
Some notable features include:
* Five large minarets, the tallest rising over 130 feet (about 40 meters).
* A large central dome and several prayer halls.
* Donations and architectural additions made by Muslim rulers as well as Hindu patrons, including contributions traditionally attributed to the Thanjavur Maratha Kingdom.
### Colonial Period
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Nagore's coastal location made it significant to European trading powers. The nearby town of Nagapattinam was controlled at different times by the Portugal, the Netherlands, and later the United Kingdom. Although Nagore itself remained primarily a religious center, it benefited from the commercial activity of the surrounding ports.
### Religious Harmony
Nagore has long been recognized as a symbol of communal harmony. The Nagore Dargah attracts:
* Muslims
* Hindus
* Christians
* People of other faiths
Many visitors come seeking blessings, fulfilling vows, or participating in the annual festival regardless of their religion.
### Kanduri Festival
The annual Nagore Kanduri Festival commemorates the death anniversary (Urs) of Shahul Hameed. It usually lasts around 14 days and draws hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from across India and countries such as Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Malaysia. Processions, devotional music, prayers, and the hoisting of a ceremonial flag are among its central traditions.
### Nagore Today
Modern Nagore remains:
* A major pilgrimage destination.
* A center of Sufi Islamic heritage.
* A town known for religious coexistence.
* Closely linked with nearby Nagapattinam in terms of commerce and administration.
Its enduring reputation comes from the legacy of Shahul Hameed and the town's role in connecting South India with wider Indian Ocean trade and spiritual traditions.
Specialty
[edit]Nagore is the border line town between Tamilnadu and Puducherry. Beach is very neat and calm which is tail end of river Cauvery. District collector offices is just 3 km away from this town.
The Sufi Saint Sheik Abdul Kadir Shahul Hameed rest [citation needed]
Unique foods
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- "Dumroot" [Sweet] which is one variety of halwa made by wheat
- "Kolameen" [Fish] which is available seasonally
- "Vaada" [Snacks] unique snacks item like vadai
- "Ganda" [Snacks] unique snacks item like Potato
Anjee Kari Soru, Potti Soru,
Transport
[edit]By Air
[edit]By Rail
[edit]- Nagore station in 1 km from Nagore Dargah
- Nagapattinam junction in 7 km
- Karaikal station in 12 km
- Thiruvarur junction in 26 km
- Tanjore junction in 96 km
- Thiruchirapalli junction in 145 km
References
[edit]- ↑ "Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011". censusindia.gov.in. Ministry of Home Affairs. 2011. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
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