Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Vilathikulam,
Thoothukudi
Vilathikulam
owes its name to a temple pond "Vila" + "Athi" +
"Kulam". The Meenakshi Amman Temple has a temple
pond, which had a "Vila" tree and an "Athi" tree and hence,
the name. Every year during Chithirai month, (same day and dates as of Madurai
Meenakshi Amman Temple), Chithirai Festival is celebrated and ends with a Car
Festival crowded by the people from nearby villages.
Sri
Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple; swamy is called Sri Chokkalingam. Vilathikulam
is located at a distance of 35-kms from Kovilpatti railway station. "Sithirai
Thiruvizha" in Meenakshi Amman temple is the most famous festival in
Vilathikulam which will last for more than 10 days.