About Srivilliputhur

Srivilliputhur (Tamil: ta: / ) is a semi-urban town and a municipality in Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Srivilliputtur is one of the old historical town, a 1000 year old temple, 200 year old Hindu School, 135 year old Pennington Public Library are remarkable historical evidence for this culturally important town. Thiruppavai, one of the important constituent of devotional Tamil literature period was from this temple town. The remarkable landmark of Srivilliputhur is 11-tiered tower structure dedicated to the Lord of Srivilliputhur, known as Vatapatrasayee. The tower of this temple rises 192 feet high and is the official symbol of the Government of Tamilnadu. It is said to have been built by Periyaazhvar, believed to be the father-in-law of the Temple Deity, with a purse of gold that he won in debates held in the palace of Pandya King Vallabhadeva. Another wonder in Srivilliputtur is Chariot which runs on AdiPuram....