Virudhunagar
From Madurai MK Tours & travels.Virudhunagar is a city and the administrative headquarter of the Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 506 km (314 mi) southwest of the state capital Chennai and 53 km (33 mi) south of Madurai. Virudhunagar has an average elevation of 102 m (335 ft) above sea level and is largely flat with no major geological formations. The town has a humid climate and receives 780 mm (31 in) rainfall annually. It was formerly known as Virudhupatti.
MARIAMMAN TEMPLE
Some 37 km from the town of Virudhunagar, there situated the famous Mariamman Temple which is believed to be 500-year old. This temple is located at the place of the surreal confluence of Arjunan River from the northern side and Vaippar River from southern, and hence, this sacred site in Tamil Nadu has immense religious importance.
PILAVAKKAL DAM
Undoubtedly, the most magnificent place worth visiting while on a tour to Virudhunagar is Pilavakkal Dam. Situated around 55 km from Virudhunagar, this dam is a perfect picnic spot with children park and play facilities. Kolar Dam and Periyar Dam together make this kid-friendly place around Virudhunagar.
AYYANAR FALLS
Ayyanar Falls are a prominent part of the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. Serving as an esteemed attraction for all those travellers visiting Virudhunagar and Rajapalayam, the falls is settled in the dense forest, somewhere 70 km away from Virudhunagar.
KAMARAJ HOUSE
Ayyanar Falls are a prominent part of the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. Serving as an esteemed attraction for all those travellers visiting Virudhunagar and Rajapalayam, the falls is settled in the dense forest, somewhere 70 km away from Virudhunagar.
SRIVILLIPUTHUR ANDAL TEMPLE
This temple is devoted to Lord Vishnu and was constructed by the Nayak Kings. The temple is located in Srivilliputhur (46 km from Virudhunagar town) in the district of Virudhunagar. Every year, thousands of devotees visit Virudhunagar just to offer their prayers and seek blessings of the Almighty at this temple.