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Virachilai is a village in the Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu, India. It lies 22 km away from Pudukkottai, on the road in between Pudukottai and Ponnamaravathi. The name ''virachilai'' is an eponym, etymologically derived from veera chalai or veera saali, a place allegedly named by Lord Rama. Virachilai is well connected by road, though there is no direct rail connection. There are 3 important bus stops in this village. The nearest railway station is at Namanasamudram which is 10 km away from Virachilai and the railhead is at Pudukkottai. Bus facility is available from Trichy, Pudukkottai, Ponnamaravathi, Thirumayam, and from many other places. The nearest airport connected is at Trichy, 78 km away from virachilai. Accommodation is also available at nearby Pudukkottai. Virachilai was under Pudukkottai samasthanam since 17 th century. The Thondaimans of Pudukkottai came to rule with full sovereignty over the Pudukkottai area from the middle of the 17th century till its amalgamation with the rest of India after Indian Independence in 1947. == Culture == People of different communities and religions are living in Virachilai for hundreds of years. The Nattukkottai (Nagarathar) chettiar mercantile community lives in this village as well. The Chettiar community make every effort to live and adjust to other older communities of Viraichilai. The chettiars of Virachilai have travelled to Malaysia, Singapore and Medan, Sumatra. ''Sivan Kovil, Sri Adaikkalam Katha Ambal Kovil, and Sri Subramaniar kovil, Sri Kaliyega meyya Ayyanar Kovil, Sri Koppudai Amman Kovil'' are the famous temples in virachilai. Also there is a church called Punitha Soosaiyappar thevalayam (St. Joseph Church), and Punitha Anthoniyar thevalayam which was built and maintained by Christians. Virachilai has rich cultural and historical heritage well preserved in its temple architecture specifically Sivan and Amman temple and St. Joseph church also. Statuary and adornment in these ancient temples showcases one of the foremost artistic heritages of this village. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Virachilai」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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