Culture
People of different communities and religions are living in Virachilai for hundreds of years. The Nattukkottai (Nagarathar) chettiar mercantile community lives in this village as well. The Chettiar community make every effort to live and adjust to other older communities of Viraichilai. The chettiars of Virachilai have travelled to Malaysia, Singapore and Medan, Sumatra.
Sivan Kovil,Sri Adaikkalam Katha Ambal Kovil, and Sri Subramaniar kovil,Sri Kaliyega meyya Ayyanar Kovil,Sri Koppudai Amman Kovil are the famous temples in virachilai. Also there is a church called Punitha Soosaiyappar thevalayam (St. Joseph Church), and Punitha Anthoniyar thevalayam which was built and maintained by Christians.
Virachilai has rich cultural and historical heritage well preserved in its temple architecture specifically Sivan and Amman temple and St. Joseph church also.
Statuary and adornment in these ancient temples showcases one of the foremost artistic heritages of this village.
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