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Veerapandi Gowmariamman temple

Gowmariamman temple, a 14 th Century Temple built by king Veerapandi of Pandya Dynasty is the famous temple here. It is believed that the king got back his lost sight after sincere and devoted prayer to Gowmariamman and Kanneeswara-mudaiyar. Mullai River, a perennial source of water flows through close to the temple. The famous yearly Chithirai Gowmariamman festival is celebrated in this town for 8 days (starting mostly from the 7th of May) which is a sight to behold. The goddess in this temple is a Suyambu, which means it is not a man made one, it is found naturally while digging out and so this goddess is considered to be more powerful. Festoons (Thoranam) made of Neem leaves and Mango leaves will adorn the village showing the commencement of the festival The Chithrai festival commences on the night of Shivaratri and goes on for 7 days.