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Pulicat deserves better
Reader D. J. Manoharan, after reading my comments on Dr. Azariah’s book (Miscellany, August 13), decided to visit Pulicat and see for himself whether any of its fascinating history was still reflected. Deeply disappointed by what he saw, but re
alising the tourist potential of the town and its surroundings, he’s sent me several questions. He asks:
* Why hasn’t the Archaeological Survey of India cleared the thorny bushes and shrubs and fenced the area where the two old forts stood? Also, they could have excavated here and there to expose the remnants of the forts. Above all, they could have put up notice boards, perhaps with sketches, giving brief histories of the sites of the ancient forts. This would help to at least form a mental picture of what was once here.
* Historically, Palaverkadu existed from 1400 AD and had a lively export and import trade. Why is it today an undeveloped, Godforsaken place?
* Why has the Tourism Department not publicised the place or taken measures to make it an attractive tourist spot?
These are all questions that have been asked before. With its history – if presented ‘live’ – its churches, mosques and temples, its handicrafts, the lagoon waters and the nearby sand dunes, beaches and trekking trails, it could certainly be developed as an eco-cum-heritage tourist destination of the first order. But why is no interest being shown? Even after study papers have been done and presentations made? Is it that we still do not see tourist potential if it is not the obvious?
S. MUTHIAH
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