Buddhist heritage
Chudamani Vihara
The Chudamani Vihara in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, was once an important Buddhist site.As many as 350 bronze idols of Lord Buddha from the 11th to 16th century were discovered at this site during excavations made in 1856.
Kaveripattinam
Ancient capital port city for the Chola kings, situated at the confluence of River Kaveri and the Bay of Bengal.
Uraiyur
Uraiyur is a region that experienced the rise in popularity of Buddhism during the reign of emperor Ashoka, around the 3rd century.