Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary

#2971 among destinations in India

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The Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary is a 4.537-square-kilometre protected area located in the Ariyalur District of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The sanctuary is about 25 kilometres from Thanjavur. This freshwater lake is fed by Pullambadi, Kattalal canal and attracts thousands of birds every year. This lake was declared as a sanctuary in 1999 by the Government of Tamil Nadu. About 200 birds are species recorded from this sanctuary. Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary is one of the Important Bird Areas of Tamil Nadu. ()

Established: 1989 (35 years ago)Area: 1.75 mi²Coordinates: 10°58'13"N, 79°2'29"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thirumazhapadi Vaidyanathaswami Temple, Mayuranathaswami Temple.

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Thirumazhapadi Vaidyanathaswami Temple
129 min walk • Thirumazhapadi Vaidyanathaswami Temple is a Tamil temple located at Thirumazhapadi in Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, as the moolavar presiding deity, in his manifestation as Vaidyanathaswami. His consort, Parvati, is known as Sundarambikai. The historical name of the place is Mazhuvadi.
3.5 miNW
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Mayuranathaswami Temple
89 min walk • Mayuranathaswamy Temple, Mayiladuthurai or Mayuranathar Temple is a Hindu temple in the town of Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Mayuranathaswamy, a form of Shiva, and has given its name to the town itself.