Periya ilanthai kulam is a village located in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu, India. It situated in the slopes of Vaguthu Malai.
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Map of Periya Ilandhai Kulam, Tamil Nadu 625221
The world famous Jallikattu (similar to bull fight) is conducted nearby this village during the Pongal festival season, which occurs during the middle of January (usually 14th). Many people from in and around India come here during this festival to visit the Jallikattu. There is a sugar factory located within 10 km from Periya Ilanthai Kulam. Agriculture is carried out in vast areas around this place. Rice, sugar cane, coconut and plantains are the major crops. Climate is moderate with no extremes. This place is well irrigated by periyar sub canal. People of different religions live here.
Places nearby
Kodaikanal, Vagai dam, Kumbakarai falls are some popular tourist spots nearby. Another recent identified water falls named 'Kutladampatti' is very near. Thekkadi, Suruli falls, Kourtallam are also near to this place. There is a small dam ('Sathiyar') near Palamedu. Madurai is accessible by 16 km. Alagarkovil is also too close by 18 km.km
District:
Madurai
State Assembly:
Cholavandhan
Central Assembly:
Dindugal