Ariyakudi
Temples
The town has several ancient temples such as the 500-year-old Thiruvengadamudaiyan temple, the largest Perumal temple in Karaikudi area, Shivan temple, Chellaiyi Amman temple, and Venkanayagi Amman temple. Annually, a 13-day festival is held at the Perumal Temple, concluding by the end of May. Additionally, the gates of the heavenly Temples are opened here on the auspicious day of Vaikunda Yekadesi.
Lamps and Idols Manufacturers
Ariyakudi village is renowned for crafting diverse sizes of elephant lamps. It is known for its traditional and artistic brass lamps, along with rare-earth metal-based religious idols. Over twenty factories produce these metal lamps and various temple idols, distributed to key pilgrimage sites like Palani, Thiruchendur, Sabarimala temples, and even to several foreign countries. Additionally, Chettinad lamps and various metal utensils required for weddings and other events are manufactured here.