Nala is the name of food king, for which we have the same taste and hospitality. The founder of this hotel his Mr.V. Natarajan (Peerless), started in the year 1986, with more than three decades in this field of hospitality service. Not only in this field he has well established in the educational & other group of companies under is guidance.
Hotel Nala Residency-a hotel with opulence is conveniently located in the heart of TIruvanamalai, close to the Arunachala Temple & most prestigious shopping and business quarter. Set in an attractive atmosphere they offer a relaxing retreat harmoniously adorned with the tradition and culture. It is a hotel with the flawless combination of fine service and international style all set in together to create the perfect mood for the perfect travellers.
The personalized service and luxurious accommodations along with its contemporary elegance provide the ultimate setting for distinguished tastes. It provides 22 comfortable guest rooms and suites, including double rooms, all equipped with modern facilities. The hotel's elegantly furnished splendour suite is the height of luxury and has hosted many special guests and business elites
Our chefs create one-of-a-kind dishes from the freshest, most delectable ingredients for relaxed dining until sunset, each in their own distinct style amid stunning decor. With banqueting halls customized to suit all events, this is the ideal venue to host parties, and meetings. Our staffs are all set ready to assist with all your needs, and a dedicated business center is also available for the convenience of meeting delegates and business travellers
Accommodation.
It’s time for the guest to enjoy the newly redesigned rooms of the Nala Residency Hotel, offering a variety of 22 bedrooms and suites, which are individual in style and also enhanced by spacious modern perspectives. The stylish rooms offer a quiet interior - perfect for guests looking for some relaxation. Bathrooms are welcoming and capacious, offering an exceptional combination of style and function, and are believed to have the deepest baths in TIruvanamalai
Restaurant
Nala residency A/C
a multi-cuisine restaurant is indistinguishable in its own way with exotic dining experience owing to its outstanding cuisine, live music, crisp environ and exemplary service. The surpassing settings and impressions embodying the celebratory vision of life and friendship contribute to Nala Residency's refined ambience.
The taste is the one that always needs to be enjoyed; this theme runs through the superb food at the Nala residency hotel. They have created a unique menu that highlights fresh foods grown in the region; also the menu utilizes the freshest local fruits, seasonal vegetables, nuts and olives, as well as seafood from the nearby Bay of Bengal coast.
Enhancing the eloquent aura of the restaurant is the live music that provides a romantic impression to the diners. Inspirational and entangling associates always greet you at Nala and make your dining at Nala Residency a memorable experience during your stay at the Nala Residency Hotel. You can catch the excitement every day while enjoying sumptuous meals
Arunachala Templeis an living symbol ofancient Tamil architecture.The 11 tiered East Rajagopuram temple towers to a height of 217 feet, while the fortified walls pierced with 4 tower entrances offer a formidable look to this vast temple complex. The Pei Gopuram, Tirumanjana Gopuram and Ammanaiammal gopuram are the other three. The 1000 pillared hall and the temple tank were built by Krishna Deva Rayarar of Vijayanagar. Each of the prakarams has a huge Nandi and several towers such as theVallala Maharaja Gopuram and Kili Gopuram.
Ramana Maharshi(Maha or great, Rishi or Enlightened Being) was the awe inspiring sage who's presence graced therenownedsacred Arunachala hillduring much of the 20th century. Ramana Maharshi was born in Tiruchuzhli 1879 and lived at Tiruvannamalai till 1950.The spiritual history of Arunachala hill and Tiruvannamalai flourished further by presence of Ramana Maharshi. He was known throughout India and too many in the rest of the world as the silent sage whose peaceful presence and powerful gazechanged the lives of the many who cam into his presence. Ramana Maharshi ashram is still very active in spreading his inspiring gaze throughout the world. His ashram is a must visit place at Thiruvannamalai. Your spiritual connection will be evoked when you meditate at the meditation hall of Raman ashram. Ashram also has lodging and hotel facilities.
Seshadri Swamigal Ashram
Seshadri swamigal was born in Kancheepuram on 1870 and moved to Tiruvannamalai 1889. He was mastered in all the sacred text of Tamil and Sanskrit. He was known for his spiritual eminence and for his spiritual aspiration to reunion with god through prayer, chanting and meditation (austerities) . Very little has been written on Seshadri swamigal. Indeed he is the one introduced Ramana maharshi to this world. People call him as Mother Parvathi and Ramana maharshi being called as Subramanian (the Lord muruga son of Parvathi) . Seshadri Swamigal been known for his miraculous golden hand, whatever he touches everything flourishes. He never wore expensive cloth nor rich food. He is very humble specific in begging food from poorest and often found eating left over at dustbin. He is the greatest saint of 20th century who believed in ascetic to reunion with god.
Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram
YogiRamsuratkumar (01-dec-1918 to 20-feb-2001), inspired by Mahabaratha Ramayana and Hindu sadhus, left the material life and turn to spiritual seekings. He traveled from Surat (north India) to Tiruvannamalai for realization and found settled here until end of his life journey
Sathanur Dam
Located 45 minutes (35 kilometer) driving time from Tiruvannamalai. Dam has been built across the river “Pennar” , it is nice place to chill out. Well maintained green foam park and huge trees. There is also a mini zoo with crocodile farm children enjoys it. Government run public bus transportation service is available for 30 minutes from Tiruvannamalai bus stand. Bus travel will cost you 20/ rupees. Better go with snacks and distilled water with you. No restaurants or shops are available at Sathanur dam Sathanur Dam, 32 km from Thiruvannamalai, has a good park; with swimming and boating, a well laid out garden and hotel facilities
Gingee fort
Gingee Fort (A.D. 1200 - A.D.1240)
The lofty fortifications connecting the precipitous hills called Krishnagiri, Chandragiri and Rajagiri show a triangular disposition Kalyana Mahal is the most impressive multi storeyed building with a pyramidal roof Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb captured the Fort. (AD 1691)The Mosque with Persian inscriptions which record that the mosque was built in AD 1717 - 1718. It contains a number of Tamil inscriptions. Quite a few monolithic ornamental pillars were taken away from this temple to Pondicherry, by the French Governor during AD1761
The Rajagopuram at the main entrance is fashioned in the South Indian Style, while the 'Karuvarai Vimanam' (turret over the sanctum of the temple) is in the Poori Jagannadhar Temple (Orissa) style, and the idols of Pandurangan-Ragumayi are replicas of the idols in Pandaripuram (Maharashtra). Thus the Thennangur Poori Panduranga-Ragumayi Temple is a mixture of three styles respective to their cultures.
Raja GopuramThis temple is situated near Vandavasi (Thiruvannamalai District). Thennangur was previously known as 'Dhatchina Halasyam', there are plenty of bus facilities available from Kanchipuram. One should take a bus which goes to Vandavasi and get down at Thennagur. If a person is coming from Chennai, he should get down at Vandavasi and then catch another bus or auto to reach Thennagur.
The gopuram over the sanctum of the temple is 120 feet in height and the dome alone is
The men before entering the sanctum sanctorum are supposed to remove their garments on the upper part of their bodies which is a temple regulation followed by one and all.
The idols of Pandurangan and Ragumayi (10 1/2 feet and 8 1/2 feet in height respectively) are a visual treat
The Panchaloga Vigraham of Varadaraja Perumal with SreeDevi and Bhoodevi and Achdharaya Perumal idol can also be seen here
Panduranga-Ragumayi appears in different adornments. On Saturdays, they are dressed up like Thirupathi Venkatesaperumal, on Thursdays it is Nijapadha Dharisanam, on Fridays it is Velli Kavasa Alangaram, on Sundays it is Rajagopalan alangaram with a Rajasthan type of turban and on other days they are in their own attire.