Best Hotels in Sivakasi, a Sight for Sore Eyes

India’s towns reverberate with life and color. Bustling markets, busy streets, and a sea of people on the move continually. Amid all the activity, it’s sometimes easy to forget how these buzzing cities were built on rich mythologies and stories.

The story of a small town called Sivakasi begins with Lord Shiva. While returning to his palace with a prized lingam, Pandya king Harikesari Parakkirama Pandian rested under the shade of a tree. On spotting a cow who refused to budge from the spot, the king realized this was Shiva’s wish and placed the lingam there. This location later came to be known as Sivakasi.

Sivakasi is a town located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. The town was established during the Pandya dynasty in the 15th century, later passing onto the hands of rulers like the Vijayanagara Empire, the Madurai Nayaks, and the British. Nestled next to rivers and the Western Ghats in the vicinity, this beautiful town is a sight for sore eyes. And such serenity works perfectly for the town’s reputation among locals as a pilgrimage destination.

Piercing the bubble of this peaceful environment is a thriving industrial hub, particularly for the firecrackers and matchbox industries. Sivakasi holds the somewhat dubious distinction of being the center for firecracker manufacturing in the country. It also has around 520 registered printing industries, 53 match factories, 32 chemical factories, and mills for flour, rice, and oil.

The most famous tourist destination in Sivakasi is the Bhadrakali Amman Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali and built in the 18th century. The temple also contains beautiful images of Lord Shiva and other deities.

Established in the early Medieval Period during the reign of the Pandyas, the temple of Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple is another place frequented by pilgrims. It is located in Thiruthangal and is one of the 108 Divya Desams in the country dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Also visit the Kasi Viswanathar for lessons in beautiful architecture: intricate carvings, pillars, designs on the walls. The town of Sivakasi is named after this Shiva temple, which is one of the oldest ones in the region.

For a weekend escape, travel to Ayyanar Falls located 10 km from Rajapalayam town. The Ayyanar Falls are considered so pure that one can drink from its waters. The cascading waters find their way from the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. A magical trek through the forest will take you an average of three hours. The forest is the abode of herds of wild elephants, which is why trekking is permitted only before sunset and through permits issued by the Forest Department.

The Experience of Oyo Hotels in Sivakasi

OYO residences offer services across the spectrum such as free Wi-Fi, AC, and non-AC rooms, running cold and hot water, 24-hour room service, complimentary breakfasts, along with conference rooms to Banquet Halls and in-house restaurants.

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, OYO Hotels are your home-away-from-home.

The OYO hotels in Sivakasi provide essential amenities and guarantee a safe, comfortable stay. The hotels are located close to restaurants, markets, and places of interest around the city. You can also sort and filter hotels that welcome couples and guests with local identification for a hassle-free check-in experience.

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