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Virudhunagar emerged as an important trade centre during the British rule.
Virudhunager is home to the
1.Srivilliputtur Arulmigu Nachiyar (Andal) Sametha Rangamannar Temple (Andal Kovil)-Srivilliputhur -108 Divya Desam(99)
2.Ayyanar Falls-Rajapalayam
3.Sathuragiri Hills and Shiva Temple - Srivilliputhur
4.Kamarajar-memorial
5.Pilavakkal Dam
6.Grizzled Squirrel Sanctuary
7.Mariamman Temple - Irrukkankudi
8.Sathuragiri Shiva Temple
9.Sri Nindra Narayana Perumal Temple -108 Divya Desam(100)
10.Sri Bhuminathaswamy Temple -Thiruchuli
11.Sri Srinivasaperumal Temple
12.Sri Badrakaliamman Temple
13.Kullur Sandhai Reservoir - Sivakasi
Andal temple at Srivilliputhur is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. This temple is 99th divya desam of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu. The main Deities are Andal and Ranga Mannar. You can also visit the birth place of Goddess Andal inside the temple premises.
>Ayyanar falls are located in Ayyanar Koil forest area.This falls get their water source majorly during northeast monsoon rain. The water in these falls fall from a height of 15 feet. These falls have derived their name from a small forest temple located besides the falls. The name of the temple is Ayyanar temple and thus, the falls have also acquired the same name.
Sathuragiri Hills is located in srivilliputhur .This hill is a highly spiritual place full of mystique. It is considered as one of three abodes of Shiva in South India. Sathuragiri Hills, also known as "Chathuragiri" or "Sundara Mahalingam". Sathuragiri Hills are perhaps one of the best tourist spots in the entire state of Tamil Nadu. The name Sathuragiri is derived from the Sanskrit word Chathur, meaning four, and Giri, meaning a hill. According to the Shiva Puranam, the four Vedas (Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda) combined to form this mountain, and hence the name Chathuragiri. Sathuragiri mahalingam shiva temple and godess in Suyambu. People who are religious in worship alone can visit here.
Kamarajar House : Virudhunagar, it is the birthplace of K. Kamarajar, a highly revered and illustrious politician from the mid twentieth century.
The Pilavakkal Dam in Watrap village forms a favorite picnic spot in Virudhunagar. It is used for agriculture and irrigation purposes. The dam is located at the foothills of Western Ghats and is surrounded by green paddy fields on one side. The dam comprises 2 divisions and they are the Kovilar and Periyar Dam.
The Shenbagthoppu Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Srivilliputhur Wildlife Sanctuary, was established in 1988 to protect the Near threatened grizzled giant squirrel. This is located mostly in Virudhunagar district and partly in Madurai district.
Mariamman Temple is located in Irukkankdi, Virudhunagar District. Mariamman is the Moolavar in the temple. Mother Mariamman appears in a sitting posture with left leg folded and the right hanging. This temple is located between the two rivers Vaipparu and Arjuna. As two Ganges meet here it got its name Irukkangudi
Sri Nindra Narayana Perumal Temple or Thiruthankaal in Thiruthangal is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.This temple is 100th divya desam of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu. Thiruthangal Sri Nindra Narayana Perumal temple is glorified in Nalayira Divya Prabandham.
The Bhuminathaswamy Temple / Sri Thirumeninathar Temple is the 256th Thevaram Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 12th sthalam of Pandya Naadu near Aruppukottai. This place was called as Thiruchuzhiyal during 6th to 7th Century, now called as Tiruchuli. Tiruchuli is on the banks of river Gundar ( Bagavari River ). This is also the birth place of Ramana Maharishi.
Srinivasa Perumal Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu located in Thiruvannamalai Village near Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar District. A Perumal Temple located on the top of a hill. This temple is also known as Sri Mayakoothar Permual Temple. The temple is opened from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Badrakali Amman Temple in Sivakasi, a town in Virudhunagar district, is dedicated to the Hindu god Badrakali. This is a state-of-the-art type of temple with everything looks so new and modern. The Magnificent tower of Sri Badrakaliamman temple in Sivakasi with its gold sprires
Kullur Sandhai Reservoir is a popular picnic spot situated in the vicinity of Sivakasi, about six kilometres away from Virudhunagar.
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