Nagore is a town in the Nagapattinam District located approximately 12 km south of Karaikal and 5 km north of Nagapattinam. Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Muthupet are nearby towns. It has a population of approximately 30,000. The prime attraction is the renowned Nagore Dargah, a revered place of all faiths. A five centuries old Islamic shrine, Nagore Dargah attracts millions of pilgrims irrespective of caste, creed or religion.Nagore Dargah (also called Nagoor Dargah or Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed Dargah) is a dargha built over the tomb of the Sufi saint Hazrath Nagore Shahul Hamid (1490–1579 A.D.). The dargah is a major pilgrim centre in the region that attracts pilgrims from both Islam and Hinduism, creating a unique bond of amity between the two religions. The cancellation depicts Dargah Sharif.