Virtual Heritage Talk - Sacred Geography of Cuddalore District
C uddalore District is located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the ancient, historic districts. Present Cuddalore district was newly bifurcated from South Arcot district on 30Th September 1993. The city of Cuddalore is the district headquarters; The district was named after it. In Purana, this district is described as part of Sri. Rama Khetra. History says in the year 1801 Captain Graham took charge of the District lying between Palar and Portonovo rivers and become the first Collector South Arcot. Historic evidence available from madras district gazetteers south Arcot published in 1962 reveals that the name ‘Arcot’ derived from Tamil ‘Aaru kadu’ i.e. six forests which was said to be the abode of six rishis.