Pulicat lake

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Thanks to the comfortable storage in the major reservoirs in Nellore district, migratory birds, including the famous flamingos, have started arriving to the picturesque Pulicat Lake, the largest brackish water ecosystem in the country, next only Chilika in Odisha. Bird gazers will not be disappointed this year also, as the aquatic avians have started reaching their winter home early from far off places for the second year in a row as Somisala, Kandaleru and other water bodies in the district are brimming with water, vouching for the availability of prey in abundance. The arrival of, among other birds, greater flamingos and pelicans, has just begun. The wetland bird population is expected to go up in geometric proportion in the three months till November when the district experiences wet spell as the southwest monsoon retreats from the north. The district gets water replenishment both during southwest monsoon and northeast monsoon periods. “The situation is conducive for the arrival of avians in full strength this year also to their winter sojourn,” according to forest officials in the Sullurpeta range. This is in contrast to the previous years, when the arrival of birds had been delayed in view of drought condition. “The famous flamingos can now be spotted in hundreds in and around the Pulicat lagoon and also in the Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary. So are the spoonbills, which used to be far and few in between a decade ago,” the officials say. In all, two lakh birds, including th...

Our Lady of Glory Shrine Church, Pulicat (Palaverkadu), Thiruvallur was established around 1500 AD n Pulicat which is basically a fishing village popuraly known as Palaverkadu by the local residents and residents of Chennai which is a connection of the Bay of Bengal. This Church is dedicated to Mother Mary and is the oldest and first church built in Tamil Nadu.It is considered to be even older than the church in Saint Thomas Mount. In Tamil lanuguage it is also called as Mahimai Madha Church, Pulicat (Palaverkadu) which means Church of Mother Mary, Mother of Miracles. The history behind this church is that the fishermen while fishing found an image of Mother Mary, but thinking it to be a log of threw it on the seashore which a woodcutter also thinking it to be a log of wood starts to chopi it and blood starts splashing from the wood in his eye and looses sight. Then his wife whom came in search of him sees that he has lost sight cries for him and then take some of the blood coming of the image of MOther Mary and applies it on her husband's eyes and he regains sight. Hearing this miracle the people in the surronding area cleans the image of Mother Mary and they build a small chapel in hnour of Mother Mary. Now this small chapel has been constructed to a big church with a ground floor and first floor and the Original Image (Statue) of Mother Mary is kept there in the ground floor. This church was built by Portugese when they came to Pulicat tracking the statue of Mother Mary...

Welcome to this article where we will explore the fascinating world of Pulicat Lake. Located in southeastern India, Pulicat Lake is a stunning brackish water lake that boasts a rich ecosystem and mesmerizing landscapes. Join us as we uncover the lake’s unique biodiversity, including its diverse birdlife, aquatic animals, and lush wetlands. We will also discuss the threats facing the lake and the conservation efforts in place to protect this natural treasure. Additionally, we’ll delve into the role of Pulicat Lake in supporting local livelihoods and its appeal as a tourist destination. Get ready to be captivated by the wonders of Pulicat Lake as we take you on an insightful journey through its beauty and significance. Pulicat Lake is a brackish water lagoon that is situated at the northern end of the Tamil Nadu coast, bordering Andhra Pradesh. It is the second-largest brackish water lagoon in India, covering an area of about 750 square kilometers. Pulicat Lake is known for its rich biodiversity and its importance as a migratory bird habitat. It is a unique ecosystem that provides livelihood opportunities to local communities and is also a popular tourist destination. Pulicat Lake is located on the Coromandel Coast of India, between the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The lake is about 60 kilometers north of Chennai and about 15 kilometers from the Bay of Bengal. It is a shallow lagoon with an average depth of 1.5 meters, and it is connected to the Bay of Bengal thr...

Being one of the largest Saltwater lake in India, the Pulicat lake is found to have a length of about 50 kilometres and a width of around 5 to 16 kilometres. A major part of the lake lies on the south-eastern portion of Andhra Pradesh and the rest covers a portion of Tamil Nadu in an adjacent manner. The Sriharikota island separates the lake from the Bay of Bengal; which has made the southern end of the island and the northern part of Pulicat as the only entrance of the lake into the sea. The lake’s Bird Sanctuary is encompassed by this waterbody. As described previously, a major part of Pulicat lake comes under the Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. History of Pulicat Lake– The history of Pulicat lake goes a long way back and also has an immense heritage value right from the 6th century and the importance for waterbirds is widely recognized. It has been a nesting place for migratory birds from time immemorial. Around the period of 16 th Century, the lake was colonized by the Portuguese followed by the Dutch who’d drifted to the lake as their ships got stuck on the shores of Karimanal village on the opposite side of the lake’s mouth during their occupation. Pulicat was also known by the name of Palaverkadu. The traditional festivals of Pulicat Lake- The lake is known to be a venue of numerous festivals that encompasses the traditional, and the cultural heritage part of Pulicat. The Flamingo Festival is conducted annually by the lake, and in the village of Nellapattu in th...