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 Vellore or The city of Spears, situated 145 km from Chennai, is a very calm and significant place. Vellore is located on the banks of River Palar and is considered a historical city. The name Vellore which means city of spears(vel means spear in Tamil) itself suggests that this city was a battle field and has witnessed many wars. This also means that Vellore has seen many rulers come and go. You will see the evidence in many structures and ruins that are constructed in different styles, although Dravidian civilization is the most outstanding feature of this city. Presently Vellore is slowly and gradually picking up pace in its expansion as more and more commercial hubs are coming up.
Apart from the famous Vellore Fort which was considered to be the strongest fortress during the Carnatic War, the city is famous for the CMC Hospital&Medical College that attracts patients and researchers from all over the world. It is undoubtebtly one of the best in India and the number of people coming to the hospital is so large that it makes this otherwise calm city seem quite busy.The main attractions of the city remain as shadows of a glorious past that enthrall one and all and they include the Vellore Fort, Jalakanteshwara Temple and the Government Museum.
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