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About Virudhunagar
 Virudhunagar is a little town in Tamil Nadu which is famous for its temples as well as beautiful waterfalls. A Tour to Virudhunagar will reveal more about this small temple town which is also famous for its Panguni Pongal Festival. The famous town of Sivakasi which is famous for its fireworks is located near Virudhunagar.
Earlier known as Virudhu Patti, the little town of Virudhunagar is also the district headquarters of Ramanadapuram. During the British period Virudhunagar was known as Virdhukkalvetti during the British period. The meaning of Virdhukkal is banners. According to the legends, a famous soldier had collected too many flags which symbolized the number of places he had conquered.
This warrior challenged a resident of Virudhunagar and in turn got defeated. From then on, this place came to be known as Virudhu Patti and was later rechristened as Virudhunagar. During the British period it was an important commercial center from where a number of goods were exported. Virudhunagar is also the birthplace of the Chief Minister of Chennai, Sree Kamraj.
How To Reach Virudhunagar:
Before you plan your tours to Virudhunagar you must know a little more about the nearest airport and railways of this place.
- Nearest Airport to Virudhunagar: Madurai Airport is 43km away.
- Nearest Railway Station: Tirunelveli Railway Station
- Virudhunagar also has its own railway station.
Tourist Attractions of Virudhunagar:
A tour to Virudhunagar will reveal more about this beautiful temple city and its historical monuments which still stand as a silent witness to the bygone era.
- Andal Vadapadrasayi koyil:
Andal Vadapadrasayi koyil is one of the famous temples of Virudhunagar. It also has the typical feature of gopurams with towering spires that are 192 feet high. This temple is the symbol of Tamil Nadu State Government. It houses the famous Andal Temple.
- Shenbagathope Grizzled Squirrel Sanctuary:
Shenbagathope Grizzled Squirrel Sanctuary is another beautiful example of Tamil Nadu Wildlife. This wildlife sanctuary is home to a number of unique species of flora and fauna. Nestled amidst Periyar Forests and Madhumalai Forests, the Sanctuary is the home to a number of animals. There are leopards, spotted deers, barking deers, Nilgiri Tahrs, Sambars, wild boars, tigers, porcupine, Nilgiri langurs, lion-tailed macaques, slender loris, bonnet macaque, sloth bear and flying squirrel. On your tour to Virudhunagar, do visit this beautiful Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu.
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