Development and Growth
Kovilpatti is famous for match works (safety matches) and fireworks, and is called the "Matchless City of Matches" (displayed on a large hoarding while entering to Kovilpatti through Iluppaioorani village). It is the largest manufacturer of match boxes in India and second only to Sivakasi in the manufacture of fireworks. In a day, more than 500 trucks carry loads of finished safety matches and fireworks to all parts of India, and to the ports of Tuticorin and Chennai for exports. Because of its strategic location, Kovilpatti has emerged as an industrial town. Two large textile mills, Lakshmi Mills (more than 75 years old) and Loyal Mills ( more than 100 years old). Kovilpatti Agricultural Research Station is one of the most highly regarded agricultural research centres in Tamil Nadu.
Kovilpatti is also known for hockey. The Kuppusamy Naidu Memorial Tournament started at 1945 was conducted every year and it was the second oldest hockey tournament in India. It happens every year for around 15 days and hockey teams from all over India participate in this tournament. Since 2009 it has been conducted by K.R Educational Institutions as 'Lakshmi Ammmal All India Memorial Hockey Tournament'.
Kovilpatti is very well known for Kadalaimittai (sweet peanut cake). This is made out of groundnut (peanut) and other added flavours.
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