Sivagangai
From Madurai MK Tours & Travels. Sivaganga is a city and headquarters of the Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city is located at a distance of 48 km from Madurai and 449 km from the state capital Chennai.Sivaganga is administered by a municipality established in 1965. As of 2011, the municipality covered an area of 7.97 km and had a population of 40,403. The town is known for agriculture, metal working and weaving. The region around Sivaganga has considerable mineral deposits.
KARPAGA VINAYAGAR TEMPLE
Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the shrine is an ancient rock-cut temple. Though the presiding deity happens to be of Lord Ganesha, the temple still has idols of several other Gods such as Lord Shiva. Though the temple was built under patronage of the Pandyas, the age of the rock-cut temple is believed to be 2500 years. The Raja Gopuram is constructed in the typical Dravidian style of architecture.
ARIYAKUDI PERUMAL TEMPLE
Located in Ariyakudi, the Venkatamudayan Perumal Temple is often referred to as the Ariyakudi Temple by the locals. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu (also known as Then Tirupati), the temple is believed to be nearly 500 years old. The typical Dravidian style of architecture of the temple adorned with numerous human figurines is a sight to behold.
VETTANGUDI BIRD SANCTUARY
There’s a slice of raw nature in Sivagangai where nature lovers can have their fair share of enjoyment. Declared a bird sanctuary in 1977, the reserve houses several species of avifauna. The drainage basins attract nearly 217 species of birds with their number exceeding almost 8000. Be ready with your binoculars to be able to spot painted storks, darters, herons, egrets and even flamingos. Best car rental service in madurai.
THAYAMANGALAM MUTHUMARIAMMAN TEMPLE
Thayamangalam is a very small town in the Sivagangai district where the Muthumariamman Temple is located. The presiding deity here happens to be the Goddess Amman who is considered to be the protector of all and also the one who has power to solve everyone’s problems. Thousands of devotees even including billionaires are believed to throng to the temple to seek blessings of Amman Goddess.