Srivilliputhur — Travel Guide
Srivilliputhur is a town and a municipality in Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. As per historical legend, the land around Srivilliputhur was under the rule of Queen Malli. The queen had two sons called Villi and Kandan. While the two were hunting in a forest, a tiger killed Kandan. Unaware of this, Villi searched for his brother, got tired and fell asleep. In his dream, divinity narrated to him what happened to his brother. By divine orders, Villi founded a city. The city is originally named after its founder, Villi forming the word Sri-Villi-Puthur. Thiru is the Tamil salutation and an alternative to Sanskrit word "Sri" and that is why Srivilliputhur is also called as a Thiruvilliputhur.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The nearest local and international airport is Madurai International Airport, located 74 km away from the town.
By Train
Srivilliputtur railway station is located in the rail head from Madurai to Tenkasi and Sengottai.
Shopping in Srivilliputhur 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 Srivilliputhur to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Srivilliputhur means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Srivilliputhur is the most imp
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