Thirumeyyam’s in Tamil Nadu Attracts Tourists to its Heritage Site

Thirumeyyam is situated in Pudukottai district in Tamil Nadu. Situated 13 Km away from Pudukkottai on the south direction it can be reached by road and rail found between pudukottai Kaaraikudi, it attracts many tourists both from India and abroad. Bus facilities are also available but the place lacks good hotels and therefore it is a good idea to make a one day trip to this place.

Thirumayam is a historic village which is located around 6 kms from Kadiapatti, its central attractions being the Thirumayam Fort and the temples of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.

Situated atop a hill, the Thirumayam Fort was built in 1687 AD by Sethupathi Vijaya Ragunatha Thevar, the ruler of Ramanathapuram.

Thirumayam is a place of historical importance and contains three celebrated monuments. They are the Thirumayam Fort and the famous rock-cut shrines of Siva and Vishnu, hewn out of the same rock. The entrance to the fort is beautiful and relives the old architecture. The fort is still intact and lies about 1 km south of the remaining fort. The fort has been partially destroyed due to weathering. Pillared corridors and carved sculptures can be seen within the fort which is an architectural wonder.

Thirumayam Fort, Siva and Vishnu temples are protected and controlled by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and are declared as National Monument