Overview
Srivilliputhur is a 1000-year-old temple town 75 km from Madurai and 20 km from Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu. The town is famous for its 11-tiered tower dedicated to Lord Vatapatrasayee and contains one of the 108 Divya Desams.
Budget Travel · Festivals · History · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Emergency
Police: 260208. Ambulance: 108. Government hospital: 260220. Fire: 260250.
Festivals
Margazhi Thirunal (December-January) and Adi Thirunal (July-August) offer unique temple festival experiences.
Local specialty
Palkova is the famous local sweet, available at Venkateshwara sweets inside the Andal temple compound or at Puliyamaruthukadai near the bus stand.
Transport
Auto rickshaws and horse carts available at the bus stand. Mini-buses connect nearby villages.