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Bahour
Bahour is a town, Commune, Taluk and Assembly Constituency in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It consists of four non-contiguous areas, including three of the nine true enclaves of Puducherry.
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Why Bahour?
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- Bahour Lake
- Cuddalore Government Museum
- Devanathaswamy temple
- Fort St. David
- Vamaneeswarar Temple
- Silver Beach
Bahour at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Bahour Lake: Bahour Lake (French: Lac Bahour) is the second largest lake in the Indian union territory of Puducherry This lake is recognized as one of the Important Bird Areas (IBA) of Puducherry
- Cuddalore Government Museum: The Government Museum, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India, was established in the year 1989. This museum collection represents history, culture, flora and fauna of the district.
- Devanathaswamy temple: Devanatha Hemabhujavalli Temple (also called Thiruvanthipuram Koyil) (Thiruvaheendrapuram) is a Hindu temple in Thiruvanthipuram, a village in the outskirts of Cuddalore in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the god Vishnu and goddess Lakshmi.
- Fort St. David: Fort St David is a ruined former East India Company fort at Cuddalore, on the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu, India.
- Vamaneeswarar Temple: Vamaneeswarar Temple (also called Thirumanikuzhi Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Thirumanikuzhi, a village in Cuddalore district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshiped as Vamaneeswarar, and is represented by the lingam.
- Silver Beach: Silver Beach is a beach on the southeast coast of India. It is located 2 km (1.2 mi) from downtown Cuddalore, the headquarters of Cuddalore district in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Sightseeing Places
- Bahour Lake: Bahour Lake (French: Lac Bahour) is the second largest lake in the Indian union territory of Puducherry This lake is recognized as one of the Important Bird Areas (IBA) of Puducherry
- Cuddalore Government Museum: The Government Museum, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India, was established in the year 1989. This museum collection represents history, culture, flora and fauna of the district.
- Devanathaswamy temple: Devanatha Hemabhujavalli Temple (also called Thiruvanthipuram Koyil) (Thiruvaheendrapuram) is a Hindu temple in Thiruvanthipuram, a village in the outskirts of Cuddalore in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the god Vishnu and goddess Lakshmi.
- Fort St. David: Fort St David is a ruined former East India Company fort at Cuddalore, on the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu, India.
- Vamaneeswarar Temple: Vamaneeswarar Temple (also called Thirumanikuzhi Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Thirumanikuzhi, a village in Cuddalore district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshiped as Vamaneeswarar, and is represented by the lingam.
- Silver Beach: Silver Beach is a beach on the southeast coast of India. It is located 2 km (1.2 mi) from downtown Cuddalore, the headquarters of Cuddalore district in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Temples
- Devanathaswamy temple: Devanatha Hemabhujavalli Temple (also called Thiruvanthipuram Koyil) (Thiruvaheendrapuram) is a Hindu temple in Thiruvanthipuram, a village in the outskirts of Cuddalore in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the god Vishnu and goddess Lakshmi.
- Vamaneeswarar Temple: Vamaneeswarar Temple (also called Thirumanikuzhi Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Thirumanikuzhi, a village in Cuddalore district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshiped as Vamaneeswarar, and is represented by the lingam.
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Bahour Lake
Bahour Lake (French: Lac Bahour) is the second largest lake in the Indian union territory of Puducherry This lake is recognized as one of the Important Bird Areas (IBA) of Puducherry
Cuddalore Government Museum
The Government Museum, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India, was established in the year 1989. This museum collection represents history, culture, flora and fauna of the district.
Devanathaswamy temple
Devanatha Hemabhujavalli Temple (also called Thiruvanthipuram Koyil) (Thiruvaheendrapuram) is a Hindu temple in Thiruvanthipuram, a village in the outskirts of Cuddalore in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the god Vishnu and goddess Lakshmi.
Fort St. David
Fort St David is a ruined former East India Company fort at Cuddalore, on the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu, India.
Vamaneeswarar Temple
Vamaneeswarar Temple (also called Thirumanikuzhi Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Thirumanikuzhi, a village in Cuddalore district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshiped as Vamaneeswarar, and is represented by the lingam.
Silver Beach
Silver Beach is a beach on the southeast coast of India. It is located 2 km (1.2 mi) from downtown Cuddalore, the headquarters of Cuddalore district in the state of Tamil Nadu.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 20 km from Bahour.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Varakalpattu railway station, about 6 km from central Bahour.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Bahour (Apr, May, Jun) averages 27–34°C with about 55 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Bahour (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 27–34°C with about 100 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Bahour (Oct, Nov) averages 25–30°C with about 357 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Bahour (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 22–28°C with about 80 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 34°C and lows of 27°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 34°C and lows of 27°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
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History
- Summary: Bahour is a town, Commune, Taluk and Assembly Constituency in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It consists of four non-contiguous areas, including three of the nine true enclaves of Puducherry.
- Overview: Bahour is a town, Commune, Taluk and Assembly Constituency in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It consists of four non-contiguous areas, including three of the nine true enclaves of Puducherry. It is home to the second largest and perhaps the oldest irrigation lake in the region- the Bahour Eri.
- Ancient History: The historical record of Bahour dates back as early as the Chola Period. Bahour is home to an ancient temple- Sri Moolanathaswamy Temple, built around the 10th century. The earliest inscriptions on the walls of this temple are of Kannara Dev (Krishna III of Rashtrakuta Dynasty). Gabriel Jouveau-Dubreuil considered that this temple marked a transition from the Pallava to Chola style of architecture.
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Significance
The historical record of Bahour dates back as early as the Chola Period. Bahour is home to an ancient temple- Sri Moolanathaswamy Temple, built around the 10th century.
Historical Significance
The historical record of Bahour dates back as early as the Chola Period. Bahour is home to an ancient temple- Sri Moolanathaswamy Temple, built around the 10th century.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahour is most comfortable in February and March, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is June (average high 35°C) and the wettest months are January, August, September, October, November and December.
The nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 20 km away. The nearest railway station is Varakalpattu railway station, about 6 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Bahour Lake, Cuddalore Government Museum, Devanathaswamy temple, Fort St. David, Vamaneeswarar Temple and Silver Beach.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 27°C to 35°C over the year, with about 1436 mm of rain in total.
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