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Tiruvannamalai, a town in Tamil Nadu, is well-connected to various cities and towns in the state as well as Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is conveniently located at the junction of the Chittoor - Cuddalore state highway and the Puduchery - Bengalooru national highway (NH 66). Traveling to Tiruvannamalai is easy with the TNSTC operating numerous bus services to different towns and cities in Tamil Nadu. If you are coming from Chennai, you can take the 122P and 122PP buses, which run at regular intervals from the Koyambedu bus station (Mofussil Bus Terminus) to Tiruvannamalai. These buses operate from 5 AM in the morning till 10 PM in the night. For those traveling from Bangalore, KSRTC offers many buses, including Air-Conditioned Volvo buses, to Tiruvannamalai. Additionally, there is a tri-weekly train, Chalukya Express (Train No. 11005/11006), connecting Tiruvannamalai. Other train options include the Tirupati - Puducherry (Weekly) Express (UnReserved)/17413,17414, Rameswaram - Tirupati (Meenakshi) Express/16780,16779, Villupuram- Katpadi Passenger (UnReserved)/56882,56884,56886, Katpadi- Villupuram Passenger (UnReserved)/56881,56883,56885, Pamani Express/17408,17407, and Mannargudi/MQ to Tirupati. To reach Tiruvannamalai by air, the closest airports are in Chennai and Bangalore, which offer convenient connections. The town also has its own Moore County Airport, although it currently does not have any commercial service and mainly caters to private aircrafts.]

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Popular Foods

Dish: Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)Butter chicken is a rich and creamy curry made with marinated chicken pieces cooked in a tomato-based sauce. The dish originated in the Indian subcontinent and gained popularity in Canada due to the large population of Indian immigrants. It's typically served with basmati rice and naan bread. Butter chicken contains meat – chicken.

Dish: BiryaniBiryani is a popular rice dish made by cooking Basmati rice with meat (usually chicken, goat, or fish), vegetables, yogurt, and a blend of spices. It originates from the Indian subcontinent and is often considered the national dish of Pakistan. It's known for its flavorful layers and distinct aroma. Biryani contains meat – primarily chicken, goat, or fish.

Dish: SamosasSamosas are deep-fried or baked pastry snacks filled with a savory mixture of spiced potatoes, onions, peas, and sometimes meat. They originate from South Asia and have become a popular street food across India. Often served as an appetizer or a quick snack, samosas can be found at roadside stalls, train stations, and even weddings. Samosas can contain meat – typically potatoes, onions, and peas, but some varieties may include meat such as chicken or lamb.

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