Sivakasi
Sivakasi,శివకాశి
Sivakasi is a city in Virudhunagar District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This town is known for its firecracker, matchbox and printing industries. The industries in Sivakasi employ over 2,50,000 people with an estimated turn over of ₹20 billion. Sivakasi was established in the 15th century during the reign of the Pandya king Harikesari Parakkirama Pandian. The town was a part of Madurai empire and has been ruled at various times by the Later Pandyas, Vijayanagara Empire.
