This is a popular muslim pilgrim centre- the dargah of Hazrat Meeras Sultan Syed Shahabdul Hameed. It is located 78 km from Thanjavur. The tomb is almost 500 years old and is topped by a golden dome and flanked by 5 minarets. It is just 4 km to the north of Nagapattinam. The tank is called Peer Kulam and is believed to have curative powers.
Tourist Information centres
- Government of Tamil Nadu, Tourist Office, Jawans Bhavan Bldg, Thanjavur. Tel :- (04362)-416449.
- Government of Tamil Nadu, Tourist Information Centre, Hotel Tamil Nadu Complex, Gandhiji Road, Thanjavur. Tel :- (04362)-21421.
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