 Kalaiyarkoil: It is situated 15 kms east of Sivagangai, 30 kms from west of Devakottai and 60 kms south east of the Madurai Thondi Road. Kalaiyarkoil derived its name the Kaleswaran temple here. Kalaiyarkoil was the stronghold of the rulers of Sivagangai with a well-built extensive fort. The temple here is a very large building surrounded by a strong stonewalls which is about 18 feet height. The tomb of Marudhu can be seen to the east of the temple facing the old entrance. Saints Gnanasambandar, Sundarar, Appar and Arunagirinathar have visited this temple and sung in praise in their sacred poems. Every year during May-June the vaikasi Festival during Jan-Feb and the Thaipoosam festival are celebrated here. During the festival times pilgrims from various districts assemble here in large numbers.
Thirukoshtiyur: It is situated 8 kms from south of Thirupathur and 24 kms of Sivagangai on the Thirupathur-Sivaganga Road. Thiru means sacred, koshty means assembly and Ur means place i.e. place of sacred assembly.This place is famous for the Vaishnative temple. The tower of the temple is 85 ft. in height.The golden kalasam is 5 ft. high and a circumference of 6.25 ft.Though festivals take place all around the year the most important festival held in May every year attracts a large number of Vaishnavite pilgrims and devotees.
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