Sivakasi — Travel Guide
Sivakasi is a city and municipality in Virudhunagar District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city is situated 70 kilometres south of Madurai and is one of the important places of Tamil Nadu. It is renowned for its fireworks and matchbox industries along with manufacturing pictures and calendars. Apart from that, it is famous for temples and local festivals that are celebrated in these temples in different seasons. The history of Sivakasi is more than 600 years old. The city was ruled by Harikesari Parakkirama Pandian of Madurai, for a long time. Between 1428 and 1460 AD, he placed the lingam, which was brought from Kasi, in the city. The place then sanctified by the lingam was recognised as Sivakasi. Later, at that place, King Pandia and King Thirumalai Naicker contributed in the expansion of the famous temple of Lord Shiva. The temple is known as Kasi Viswanatha Swamy.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The nearest airport to the city is Madurai, which is located at a distance of 58 kilometres from Sivakasi.
By Train
Sivakasi has a railway station which is connected to most major cities in India.
Shopping in Sivakasi is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Sivakasi to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Siv
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