Lakes & Scenic Views

Veeranam Lake

• Location: Cuddalore District
• Type: Artificial (Man-made) Lake
• Area: ~14 sq km
• Built By: Chola King Rajaditya (10th century)
• Significance:
  • One of the oldest and largest lakes in Tamil Nadu.
  • Supplies drinking water to Chennai.
  • Important for irrigation in the Cuddalore region.
• Interesting Fact: Mentioned in the ancient Tamil literature “Ponniyin Selvan.”