Anaikarai
Anaikarai is a village panchayat under Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Tanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. Anaikarai connects with two major bridges. Nearly 1 km long on both sides. It is an island in the basin of Cauvery river. It is located at the distance of 260 km from Chennai and 25 km from Kumbakonam. The Lower Anaicut built by Sir Arthur Cotton in 19th century AD across Coleroon, the major distributary of Cauvery, is said to be a replicated structure of Kallanai. Nearly 2000 families live in Anaikarai with the main occupation of agriculture and fishing. It is well known  and place for river fishes. Temples. Sri Villiandavar (Ayyanar) temple is located in the west side of Anaikarai. It was built by Chola empire. The present Sri Villiandavar koil was renovated in early 2000 during Ms. Jayalalitha's regime. This temple is located in the mid of Cauvery river and Cauvery flows in "U" direction surrounding the temple. The temple also houses many statues of elephants & horses. The Great Temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram is located just 10 km from Anaikarai. Transport. Anaikkarai is located at the distance of 260 km from Chennai and 25 km from Kumbakonam. Anaikkarai remains an important  connecting point between Chennai and delta districts However the two bridges connecting Anaikarai with Kumbakonam is barred for heavy vehicles due to weakening after the heavy rains of 2009 The bridge has been repaired and opened to public for transport from 25 January 2012. Shortly after opening the bridge , both the bridges were again closed for heavy vehicles in 2013 and opened shortly in 2014 and closed again in 2017. Since then, only the light vehicles are allowed and cement barricades are built on both sides for pedestrians. New four lane bridge is being constructed as that part of upgrading  of NH-32 which doesn't passed through the village. Lower Anaicut dam. There are two dams, north and south one. These dams were built on Kollidam river by British government in 1902 for irrigation. Vadavar river, which has separate dam starts from the North Dam and drains into Veeranam reservoir. Most of the year, the dam remains dry. The river teems with crocodiles. A man reportedly died from crocodile attack .