Virudhunagar
is a major business town and it is the
capital of Virudhunagar District located
at a distance of
45 Kms South-West of Madurai.
This place was once referred to as 'Virudhupatti'.
In the
beginning of 20th century A.D., Virudhupatti
was one among the six important places of
Ramanathapuram District. Due to the rapid growth
in the field
of trade and education, it was renamed as
'Virudhunagar' on 29th October 1923. The term 'Virudhu'
means 'Award' in Tamil. Efficient Chief Minister
(1954-63)
& King Maker - Karma Veerar
Kamarajar
belongs to this town.
Goddess
Mariamman
Virudhunagar Mariamman Temple is four hundred years ancient
and the yearly festival
'Panguni Pongal' is
very famous.
Several hundred
thousands devotees
taking up Fire Pot
Procession as way of
respect to Goddess
Mariamman.
Relatives and friends
gather together during
the processions for
Water Deluge of Goddess
Mariamman, Black and
White dot smeared body
adorned with neem leaves
camaflouge dressing,
Kairu Kuthu, Agni
Chatti carrying by
devotees plain palm and
Temple Car (Therottam)
functions and they go
around the town.
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