Virudhachalam

Viruddhachalam is a region and taluk central command in Cuddalore locale in the Indian province of Tamil Nadu. The old name of this town is Thirumudhukundram. Starting at 2011, the town had a populace of 73,585.
The name Vriddhachalam is acquired from two Sanskrit words - vriddham which signifies "old" and achalam which signifies "mountain". Essentially it has a name as Pazhamalai, unadulterated tamil.

According to geology the most seasoned mountain is under ground at Vriddhachalam. Evidence is NLC India LTD, which works the biggest open cast Lignite mines in India. This is one of the most established towns in Cuddalore area. The old Lord Siva sanctuary is situated in the core of town. The sanctuary was developed by one of the chola realms. It has five major towers - one in the center, the rest of the speaking to the four headings.

The acclaimed Kolanjiappar Temple is found 3 km far from the town. Them two are situated close Cuddalore - Salem interstate in Virudhachalam. Vriddhachalam Railway intersection is a standout amongst the most vital railroad intersections which interfaces Chennai - Madurai line to Salem, Cuddalore and Pudhucherry. Vriddhachalam is celebrated for its artistic industry. The business with a modern domain which just comprises of the clay and unmanageable produces is select in Vriddhachalam.