Shivagangai district is one of the administrative districts in Tamil Nadu, with Shivagangai city as its headquarters. The boundaries are Pudhukottai on northeast, Thiruchirapalli on north, Ramanathapuram on southeast and Virudhunagar on southwest.

Shivagangai History

The territories of Ramnad, Sivaganga and Pudukottai are the actual parts of Ramnad. It was ruled by the great king Raghunatha Sethupathi who was well known for his bravery and valour. From 1783 to 1801, the Shivagangai seemai was well developed and many welfare activities were done for the people. Many famous temples, Tanks and Ooranis were constructed. After several legal hearings, Sri D.S. Karthikeya Venkatachalapathy Rajah succeeded the estate of Sri. D. Shanmuga Rajah. He was the heriditaru trustee of Shivaganga, Chatrams and Devasthanam hich contains 108 temples, 22 Kattalais and 20 Chatrams. After his death, his daughter Tmt.. Maduranthagi Nachiyar is administering the estateDevasthanam and Chatram.

Shivagangai Climate

The climate is hot and dry and has low humidity.

Shivagangai Tourism

Tourist places in Shivagangai
Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary
Chettinad
Anjanamaar Panch Shaheedh Waliyullah dargah, Kannaar Street, Manamadurai.
Hazrat Syed Salaar Sha Shaheed Waliyullah, Raziyallah ta'ala anhu dargah, Pallichandai.
Koviloor Temple, Karaikudi
Kandadevi Temple
Idaikattur Church
Kollangudi Vettudaiyar Kaliamman Temple
Kaleeswarar Temple
Nagarasivan Temple
Kundrakudi Temple