Pilliarpatti : It is 15 kms west of karaikudi and 8 Kms east of Thirupattur. Karpaka Vinayagar Temple, world famous Vinayagar temple visited by millions of devotees is located here. Nagaraththar of Chettinad maintain the temple activities. The village gets its name from the temple. Six feet Presiding Deity is called as Karpaga Vinayagar [valampuri posture]. Ganesh Chathurthi festival during August-September is the main festival of the temple. Sankata Hara Chathurthy every month is also celebrated with a festival look.

Kundrakudi : Kundram means Hillock and Kudi means village.  Hence this village is called Kundrakudi. This is an abode of Lord Murugan called “Shanmuga” with six faces. The Main festivals are: Thai poosam [Jan-Feb], Panguni Uththiram [Mar-Apr], Visakam in May, Adi Kirthigai [ Jul-Aug], karthigai month Skandha Sashti [oct –nov]. This temple attracts large number of pilgrims throughout the year. Kundrakudi Adigalar Tamil saint lived, served the religion and the society. He attained Samadhi here. This mutt has a successor now.

KARAIKUDI : Karaikudi is the taluk headquarters of Karaikudi taluk. It is situated enroute to Rameswaram. Karaikudi is famous for its temple. During May-June 10 days Visakam festival is conducted in the Koppudaiyanayaki Amman Temple. It is 143 kms from Rameswaram. It is well connected by rail and road to important towns in the state.