The hill, small town and Murugan Temple at
Viralimalai, south of Tiruchirappalli have been nominated the Viralimalai Peacock Sanctuary. Several species of peacocks can be seen here in the wild state. Mythologically the vehicle of Lord
Muruga(Subramanya), these birds are considered divine by the local people. The Sanctuary is 30 km south of
Tiruchirappalli airport. The place can also be reached from
Pudukkottai, 40 km by road.
