SIRAVAYAL Manju Virattu
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Manjuvirattu is a traditional Tamil sport in which bulls are released one by one, and participants try to hold on to the bull within a limited time and distance. In Siravayal, the event is especially famous and is traditionally held during the Tamil month of Thai, with temple-linked celebrations and strong community participation.Siravayal has long been recognized for protecting and celebrating this heritage sport. Local references note that the village stood firmly for Manjuvirattu even during colonial times, and today the ground continues to represent Tamil rural courage, culture, and festival identity. For visitors, it is not just a sports ground but also a cultural landmark connected to Sivaganga’s living traditions.