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The Kaliyaperumal temple is a major attraction of Ariyalur.
This temple is famous for its "Car festival" which is conducted
yearly. The people of Ariyalur celebrate the festival grandly.
A Ten-Day Celebration
The car festival is a 10-day celebration for the small town of Ariyalur.
The festival starts with the day of "Srinavame" in the month of
Chithirai or Panguni (March-April). The grand event of Eganthem Sevai for
Varatharajapermual is on 10th day of festival. The festival attracts
people from all over the state of Tamil Nadu.
The temple is also famous for the Puraittasi Saturdays. Every year in the
month of 'Puraittasi' (September), special Pujas, 'Arathanai',
'Abishekams', etc are done on the four Saturdays. This also is a major
attraction of the Kaliyaperumal temple.
Air: The nearest airport is at Trichy.
Rail: Ariyalur is well connected by rail with all the major
cities within cities.
Road: Ariyalur is accessible by road with the important places
within and beyond the state. Ariyalur is located 250-km south of Chennai
and 60-km from Trichy towards northeast.
Accommodation options are available at the small hotels in Ariyalur or at the hotels in Trichy.