The Kingdom of Ramnad originally comprised of the territories of Ramnad, Sivaganga and Pudukottai of today. Regunatha Sethupathy alias Kilavan Sethupathy, the 7th King of Ramnad reigned between 1674 and 1710. Kilavan Sethupathy, came to know of the bravery and valour of Peria Oodaya Thevar of Nalukottai, 4 Kilometers from Sholapuram near Sivaganga.
Idaikattur Church: Idaikattur Church is the Sacred Heart Shrine Built with full of arts in Gothic architectural style on the model of the RHEIMS cathedral in France. All those beautiful statues were brought from France 110 years back to Idaikattur. The reason is that only in this shrine there are the Relics(things connected with) of 40 saints kept on the main altar. Secondly, there is a historical event which took place 110 years back, when this church was built that 9 choirs (hundreds) of angles appeared and solved a great problem. The location of the shrine: It is 36 K.m away from Madurai on the way to Ramnad or Rameshwaram main road. Stop at Muthanendal.
Kaleeswarar Temple: The holy temple Kalaiyarkoil is in Sivagangai District. It is 18 K.M east of Sivagangai, 30 K.M west of Devakottai on the Devakottai – Manamadurai Road and 66 KM south-east of Madurai-Tondi Road. ’’Kalaiyarkoil’’ derived its name from the Kaleeswarar temple of the place. The temple of Kalaiyarkoil is a very large and handsome building surrounded by a strong stone – wall about 18 feet in height. Kalaiyarkoil has two Rajagopuram viz big and small one. There is a big Tank on the southern side of the Temple.
Kannadasan Memorial :He was born in Thiru Mukkudalpatti in Karaikudi. He was a great Lyricist he raised the level of Tamil film songs to Himalayan Heights. The area of mandabam is 5089.36 sqkm.and it was open on 21-10-1992. Situated at Karaikudi – Opp. to new bus stand.
Kandadevi Temple: The Village Kandadevi is situated 3 Km away from Devakottai Town.Here the Temple is called as Arulmigu Sowarna Moortheeswarar alias Siragilinather. The Amman is called Siragilinather. The Amman is called PeriyaNayaki Amman. This is 350 years old Temple.The Temple is maintained by Sivaganga Devasthanam, which is one among 84 Temples. The Temple is owned by the Sivagangai Raja legal heirs. Here Hanuman told to Rama’Kanden deviyai’ Hence this place is called as Kandadevi. The Aanni Urchavam is very famous festival for this temple, which is celebrated in every year, during the month of June by the people of 75 Villages.
Karaikudi : (45 Kms.)This small town is known for its magnificent mansions constructed by the Chettiars – a caste known as much for their prosperity as their hospitality. Through the owners of these palatial wonders have long scattered, having left for distant shore, the beautifully carved wood work as well as the stone and mortar work of these houses can still be appreciated. The Alagappa College founded by the late Dr.Alagappa Chettiar has been upgraded now as Alagappa University.
Kundrakudi Temple: Arultharu Shanmuganathan Holy Temple is situated at 10 Kms from Karaikudi. Sivaganga District. Built around the year 1000 Lord Shanmuganathan is the presiding deity and the History is refered to Mayuragiri Puranam. Marudhu Pandiyars King of Sivaganga renovated the Temple in their days. Important festivals include Thaipusam in January, Panguni Uthram in March, Thirukarthikai in November, and Kandha Shasti in November prayers in temple bring relief from diseases and mental worries. The Devotees are blessed with good Children.
Marudupandiyar Memorial: He was not afraid of Britisher’s bullets and fought for the independence of our beloved country. The Maruthu brothers are the descendents of Sivagangai Velu Nachiar who ruled efficiently. For the sake of their citizen they surrendered to the Britishers during 1801 and then hanged.Periya Maruthu was born on 1748 and Chinna Maruthu was on 1753, Both were hanged the date of 08-10-1801.Maruthupandiyar’s memorial is located in Sweedis Mission Hospital Campus. Tirupathur at the area of 414.80 sqm. As a mark of respect their memorial was opened to visit public on 21-10-1992.
Pillaiyarpatti Temple: Pillaiyarpatti temple is a rock – cut temple located about 12 Kms from Karaikudi on the Karaikudi Madurai road. It was built after hewing a hillock by the early Pandiya Kings and the image of Karpaga Vinayaka and that of a Siva Linga were carved out of a stone by a sculptor called Ekkattur Koon Peruparanan who put his signature on a stone inscription found even today in the sanctum. He put his signature in Tamil Language which was in use between 2nd and 5th century AD. It can be concluded that the icon of Karpaga Vinayaka must have been carved around 4th century AD. This temple is 1,600 years old. The 14 stone inscriptions found in this temple, dated between 400 AD and 1238 AD reveal that the place was known as Ekkattur Thiruveengaikudi Maruthankudi Raja Narayanapuram before it came to be called Pillaiyarpatti. Ph: 04447 – 264240.
Thirukostiyur Temple: This is important of 108 Vaishnava temples. The Alwar Ramanujar has visited and prayed GOD Sri Vishnu. The God’s is in five floors. This is famous South Thiruppathi. During every year, ’Masi Magam Teepam’ is celebrated here.