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Sathanur Fossil Tree
Sathanur Fossil Tree Geological study shows that more than 120,000,000 year ago, the sea (which lies today about 100 Km. East of Sathanur) had transgressed as far as 8 to 10 Km West of Sathanur. These animals, after death, sank to the bottom and were buried by sands and clays brought down by the rivers. Along with them some of the trees which flourished on the seacoast or iii shore were also buried after transport by flooded streams and were petrified ‘ii course of time, The large trunk of petrified tree, which can be seen here, lies within the Trichinopoly group of rocks. Geological study shows that more than 120,000,000 years ago, the sea (which lies today about 100 Km. East of Sathanur) had transgressed as far as 8 to 10 Km West of Sathanur.
During this period which is Geologically known as the cretaceous, the sea abounded in a variety of marine animals similar to those found in the present day sea. These animals, after death, sank to the bottom and were buried by sands and clays brought down by the rivers. Along with them some of the trees which flourished on the seacoast or near shore were also buried after transport by flooded streams and were petrified in course of time.
The large trunk of petrified tree, which can be seen here, lies within the Trichinopoly group of rocks of about 100,000,000 years ago. This tree shows the presence of Conifers (The non flowering plants) that dominated the land vegetation prior to the advent of Angiosperms ( the flowering plants of the present of day.) The petrified tree trunk at Sathanur measures over 18 meters in length. Similar fossil trees measuring a few meters in length are found along the stream sections near Varagur, Anaipadi, Alundalipur and Saradamangalam. Dr.M.S.Krishnan of the Geological Survey of India first reported this fossil tree in 1940.
Siruvachur Mathurakaliamman Temple
Siruvachur Mathura Kaliaman temple at Siruvachur in Perambalur taluk is one of the most popular shrine in the district. The presiding deity of the temple is known as Sri Mathura Kaliamman. She is one of the forms of Kali. Poojas are performed on Monday and Friday of every week. The main annual festival commences on the last in Panguni. The Car festival is celebrated on the first in Chithirai.
Thirumanur
The local mythological tale that Lord Nataraja danced in this place with a stag in his hand. So the is Thirumanur (Place of Holy Stage). It is said that Raja Raja Chola left the 20 feet high statue here on his way from perambalur to Thanjavur.
Thirumazhapadi
Situated on the banks of Kollidam is, a Picturesque village. Legendary anecdotes say that lord Nataraja promised to give another cosmic dance at Dhalavanam, the original name of the benefit of the sage Markandeya who reached Chidambaram late to witness the Adi-Thandavam.
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