Samayanallur
Samayanallur is a small town located on National Highway 7, 12 kilometers from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The main town just lies between the strip formed by the NH7 and Rail Track. On the south side is the river Vaigai and on the north side is Todaneri Lake ("Todaneri Kanmaai"). The main reason for bearing this name "Samayanallur" is due to its diversity in having all religion people staying together without any religious issues. To be more specific, "Samayam = religions" and "Nallur = life being good" together stands as Samayanallur. Samayanallur is where the conjoined road diverted to  the next biggest towns called "Cholavandhan" and "Vadipatti" Community. The majority of the people are Hindus, followed by Christians and Muslims. Though most of the previous generation people were focused on farming in this town, recently people do business or some other work in nearby cities around Madurai. Education. There is a Government higher secondary School. Colonized through British rule, the western influence in Samayanallur education brought forth western teachings of culture and history. The indoctrination of western ways naturally shifted the influence of the hero’s, and lenses through which the world is seen. The small yet prestigious town  of Samayanallur idols continue with their traditional diversity Indian folk tale, biblical, Donatello to more recent brilliant minds such as Einstein and Nikola Tesla. Samayanallur also has St. Joseph's High School, a school that is going to celebrate its Platinum Jubilee. In the Center of the campus is the ancient Catholic Church built by French Jesuit missionaries. Many of the Alumni of the school are now Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers and Entrepreneurs. Shopping. The main road in Samayanallur town has several textiles and other stationary shops. Most well known and popular shop in Samayanallur main road is "Moonu Shop" it  is called like this because there are three stationary shops situated very nearby at the same place. Mostly all the stationery items will be available at these shops. Also, Lala Halwa shop is also the most famous one in the same road. The Halwa they make has a unique taste and quality. Festivals. The prominent festival of Samayanallur is Veeraiah Kovil Thiruvizha for 15 days celebration. It is celebrated once in four years subjected to the unity of various groups in the town. This festival is a week-long festival. It ends with famous "Valli Thirumana Nadagam" and "Arichandiran Nadagam