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Archaeological site in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India
Excavated in two phases, 2022-2023.
Found over 3,200 artifacts, including Beads, Bangles, Figurines, and Tools.
Dated to the Iron Age and Sangam period.
Provides insights into the Ancient Tamil civilization.
Ongoing research is expected to reveal more about the site.
The discovery of these artifacts has helped archaeologists to learn more about the ancient Tamil civilization.

The Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS), also known as Srivilliputhur Wildlife Sanctuary.

Guhan Parai is located on the way to Kalugumalai from Vembakkottai.
It is a small hillock with a Jain cave temple at its foot.
The Cave Temple is believed to have been built in the 10^th century AD, and it contains a damaged stone image of a Jain Thirthankara.
A popular spot for trekking and nature walks.
Offers Panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The Virudhunagar Government Museum is a great place to learn about the History and Culture of the region.
It is a popular tourist destination and is also a great place for school field trips.
Founded in 1916 and is Located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.

Kamarajar Memorial House is a Museum dedicated to the life and work of K. Kamaraj, a former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
It is located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.

Shenbagathoppu is a Hill Station located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, India.
It is situated at an altitude of 1,800 meters (5,906 ft) above sea level.
The hill station is known for its Waterfalls, Forests, and Temples.
It is a popular Tourist destination, especially during the Monsoon Season.
The hill station is a popular destination for Trekking and Hiking.

Sanjeevi Hills is a hill located in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India.
It is a sacred place in Hinduism, as it is said that Lord Hanuman brought the Sanjeevi Mountain from the Himalayas to cure Lakshmana’s injuries during the Ramayana.

Ayyanar Falls is a waterfall located in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India.
It is a popular tourist destination, especially during the Monsoon Season.
The waterfall is 100 feet high.
The waterfall is situated in the Western Ghats and gets its water source mainly during the North-East Monsoon rain.

Pilavakkal Dam is a Masonry Dam on Kovilar River in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.
It was built in 1952 and has a capacity of 192 million cubic feet (5.4 km³).
It is used for Irrigation, Drinking Water Supply, and Hydroelectric Power Generation.

Dedicated to the Hindu god Badrakali, the temple is believed to have been built during the 18^th century with later expansion during the 19^th and 20^th
There is a shrine of Heramba Vinayaka, a fierce manifestation of Vinayakawith five headssported with his Bandicoot vehicle.
Chithirai Pongal is the annual festival celebrated for the Deity Badrakali Amman in the month of May for ten days.

Thiruthangal Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, located in Thiruthangal in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, India.
It is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the holy temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 Alvar saints.
It is a 1000-year-old temple built in the Dravidian style of architecture.
The temple is located on a Hillock and has a 100-foot-tall Rajagopuram (gateway tower).

Sivakasi Mariamman Kovil is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Mariamman, located in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India.
It is one of the most important temples in the town and is visited by thousands of devotees every year.
The temple is known for its annual fire walk ceremony, which is held during the Tamil month of Aadi.

The Srivilliputhur Andal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Vaishnava saint Andal, located in the town of Srivilliputhur in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, India.
It is one of the 108 Divya Desams, or holy temples of Vishnu.
It is believed to be the birthplace of Andal, a Vaishnava saint.
It is a popular tourist destination, especially during the Brahmotsavam festival.

Virudhunagar Parasakathi Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Mariamman.
It is located in the town of Virudhunagar in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
The temple is known for its annual festival, which is celebrated in April or May.

The Srivilliputhur Thiruvannamalai temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, located in Thiruvannamalai village near Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar District of Tamil Nadu, India.
It is celebrated as Tirupati of South.
The temple is known for its beautiful architecture and its annual festival, which is held in the month of Purattasi (September-October).

Irukkankudi Marriamman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Mariyamman.
It is located in Irukkankudi, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.
The temple is situated between two rivers, Arjuna and Vaipparu.
The temple is believed to be over 1000 years old and is a popular pilgrimage site.

Thirumeninathar temple(also called Boominathar temple or Tiruchuli temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Tiruchuli in Virudhunagar district, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Shiva is worshipped as Thirumeninathar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Thunaimalaiyammai Amman.
The temple is believed to have been built by the Chola king Rajaraja Chola I in the 11th century.

Sathuragiri Hills or Chathuragiri otherwise known as Sundara Maha Lingam.
Sathuragiri Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
It is located in the Sathuragiri Hills near Srivilliputhur in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu, India.
The temple is open only on 6 days a month, during the New Moon and Full Moon days.