What is Karaikal?
Q: What is Karaikal?
A: Karaikal is a port city in the south-eastern coast of India. It is also a municipality and headquarters of the Karaikal district.
Q: How long did France rule over Karaikal?
A: France ruled over Karaikal for over 280 years until Pondicherry became independent in 1954.
Q: What other parts form the Karaikal district?
A: The other parts that form the Karaikal district are Tirumalairayanpattinam, Thirunallar, Nedungadu, Kottucherry, Neravy, Varichikudy etc.
Q: What rivers flow into the sea through Karaikal?
A: The rivers of Arasalar River, Virasolanar River, Tirumalairajanar River, Vikramanar River and tributary rivers of Arasalar River flow into the sea through Karaikal.
Q: Who was born and lived in Karaikal?
A:Karaikal Ammaiyar, one of the 63 nayanmars was born and lived in Karakial. She was also known as the mother of southern music.
Q: What famous festival is celebrated in Karakial?
A:The grand and famous festival of Mangani festival is celebrated in Karakial.
Q: What temples are found in Karakial?
A:The temples found in Karakial include theKaraikalamma Temple , Kailasanathar Kovil , Sri Nithyakalyana Perumaltemple etc
