Adhanakkottai (ஆதனக்கோட்டை)
Adhanakkottai ('aa-tha-nak-kOt-tai') is an important village in Pudukkottai (புதுக்கோட்டை),
which has an ancient Siva Temple. The battle between Hider Ali and
Tondaiman-s (தொண்டைமான்) was fought here. There is also a ruined Sastha
Temple (சாஸ்தா கோயில்) which has an important inscription.
Adhanakkottai is 24 km from Pudukkottai, half way to Thanjavur (தஞ்சாவூர்).
Before the introduction of bus traffic, this was a convenient halting
station for travellers. Fresh cashew nuts can be bought at Adhanakkottai when travelling between
Thanjavur and Pudukkottai.
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