Sivakasi is one of the best tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu

The demand for Sivakasi crackers is increasing and cracker industries based in Sivakasi supply tones of colourful crackers to nearby and far-off countries.

Standard fireworks based in Sivakasi is India’s largest fireworks manufacturing company that produces high-quality crackers and exports them throughout the world. It was started as a medium-sized fireworks company in the year 1942 and grew leaps and bounds over the years to become one of the world’s largest producers of colorful crackers.

It is worth noting that Sivakasi is one of the best tourist places in Tamilnadu. The distance between Chennai to Sivakasi is around 500 km. International tourists can book luxury car rentals through M/s Rengha Holidays and tour cracker manufacturing units based at Sivakasi, Rajapalayam

A brief history of fireworks in India

90% of fireworks are manufactured and distributed from Sivakasi, which is a small town in the Virudhunagar district. Before going into the details of Standard Fireworks, let us first get an insight into the history of fireworks in India.

Until the 19th century, crackers and fireworks are quite expensive. Only Kings, Queens, and economically well-to-do people purchase and use varieties of crackers during festivals, ceremonies, and functions. Indian citizens started using fireworks for Diwali and celebrations only after 1400 AD when gunpowder was used in wars and battles.

Anecdotes and inscriptions reveal a fact that pyrotechnic materials were used liberally during Vijayanagar Dynasty. When Abdur Razzaq, the ambassador of Timurid Sultan visited the court of King Devaraya II in the year 1443, artistic fireworks and crackers were displayed as a mark of respect to him.

A painting depicting Mughals using firecrackers inside the court is displayed in British Museum. This shows that Mughal rulers loved crackers and used them during functions, celebrations, and festivals.

The fireworks were displayed during Rukmini Syamvara. When the wedding between Lord Krishna and Rukmini took place the people started bursting fireworks like rockets.

A famous Maratha chronicle text states that ‘Raja of Kota celebrated Diwali consecutively for 4 days and arranged massive fireworks that shook the entire city.

The first firecracker manufacturing industry was set up in Kolkata in the 19th century. Post-independence Sivakasi became the firecracker hub of India. Majority of the industries based in Sivakasi manufacture and exports varieties of firecrackers.

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M/s Rengha Holidays has opened a new branch at Sivakasi. Tourists, adventurers, group travelers, and businessmen can conveniently book their flight tickets, hotel rooms, tour packages, and can rentals through the newly opened branch.

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Places of interest in and around Virudhunagar District

When it comes to Virudhunagar there are plenty of famous tourist spots that see massive crowds throughout the year. The best sivakasi tourist places are listed below.

• Srivalliputhur Nachiyar Temple

Srivalliuthur is one of the best tourist spots in virudhunagar district that attracts pilgrims from far corners of India. It is 22kms away from Sivakasi. Srivilliputhur vadapathrasayee temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one of the 108 Divya Desams in India. The height of the temple tower is 192 feet.

It is believed to be built by Perialwar during 788CE and the presiding deity of the nachiar temple is none other than Andal who is the only woman Alwar.

There are two shrines inside this temple. One is dedicated to Lord Vadapathrasayee (Lord

Ranganatha) and the other one is dedicated to Goddess Andal (Mahalakshmi).

The legend is that Andal was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu and garlanded him daily with Basil flowers. Perialwar did not like this practice and requested Andal to stop this practice immediately.

His attempt proved futile when Lord Vishnu came in the Perialwar dream and requested him to continue the practice of garlanding him with basil leaves. Even now the priest garland Lord Vishnu in the morning and start their daily rituals.

• Badrakaliamman temple

Badrakaliamman temple which is dedicated to Goddess Badrakali was built by Pandya kings during the 18th century and was subsequently renovated by the Nadar community. The height of the temple tower is 66ft and the vimana is covered with gold. Goddess Durga is seen in the fierce form in this ancient temple. The temple was closed for several days when riots took place between the Nadar community and others during 1899.

People suffering from various diseases will get that permanent relief from all ailments when they visit this temple and pray in front of goddess badrakaliamman.

• Nindra Naryana Perumal temple

Lord Vishnu is seen in standing form inside this temple with his concert Goddess Arunakamala mahadevi. You can find this temple in Thiruthangal which is located in the Virudhunagar district. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

The legend is that there was fierce competition among Sridevi, Boodevi, and Neeladevi on their degree of devotion to the Lord. Sridevi descended on the earth and started doing penance. Seeing her utmost devotion to Lord Vishnu all the sages followed in her footsteps and started doing meditation. Both Boodevi and Neeladevi felt ashamed and accepted their defeat.

It was built by Pandya kings and subsequently, small shrines dedicated to Lord Narasimha were constructed by subsequent rulers.

• Kasi Viswanathar temple

It is also called Kasi of the south. Elders who are unable to go to Uttarkashi can visit this temple and offer their prayers to the Kasi Viswanathan who is none other than Lord Shiva. It was built by Pandya ruler Harikesari Parakkirama Pandian during the 16th century.

The prominent festival that is held inside the temple is Brhamotsavam. It is celebrated from May to June every year.

Reserve your flight and train tickets through M/s Rengha Holidays and explore the city of Sivakasi with your family and friends.