Virudhunagar

Virudhunagar, is a town and the administrative headquarters of the Virudhunagar district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 506 km southwest of the state capital Chennai and 53 km south of Madurai. Virudhunagar emerged as an important trade centre during the British rule. Located to the east of Kowsika River, Virudhunagar has an average elevation of 102 m above sea level and is largely flat with no major geological formations. The house of Kamaraj has been converted to a memorial, and it is one of the most prominent visitor attractions in Virudhunagar. The Mariamman Temple, located in the centre of the town, is a famous Hindu temple in the district. The annual temple festival celebrated during March is one of the prominent festivals in the region and attracts lots of visitors

Sri Maariyaman Temple of Virudhunagar ranks among the holiest places of worship in Tamil Nadu and is located in the heart of the town. The Andal Vadapadrasayi Kovil is one of the well-known places of worship in Virudhunagar. Aruppukottai is located at a distance of 20 km from the town. The place is known for its weaving industry and grocery business. Srivilliputhur is the most significant traveler's spot in this area owing to the historic Andal temple.