Climate

The highest temperatures in Pugalur are in early May to early June, usually about 34 °C (93 °F) and exceeding 38 °C (100 °F) for a few days most years. The average daily temperature during January is around 23 °C (73 °F), although the temperature rarely falls below 17 °C (63 °F). The average annual rainfall is about 725 mm (28.5 in) in Nanjai and 310 mm (12 in) in Punjai. These areas get most of their seasonal rainfall from the northeast monsoon winds from late September to mid-November.^{[citation needed]}

Architecture

Nanaparappu Mariyamman is the most famous temple in the area. Sri Mariamman Temple is in the heart of the city and another famous temple of the Karur District. Other well-known temples in Pugalur include Vangal Temple, Vangal and Malaiamman Temple, Punjai Thottakurichi, Shree Kandiamman Temple, and Puliyamarathan Temple.^{[citation needed]}

Arulmigu Megabaleeswarar, an 800-year-old temple, is located on the Kauvery River bank. It has an image of Lord Eswar facing west. The temple in Pugalur, dedicated to Lord Murugan, is on a hill northwest of Karur at Velayuthanpalayam. This temple is famous for its sculptures from the time of King Chera.^{[citation needed]}

Festivals

Every year during the first week of February, Thaipusam is celebrated in the Pugalur temple. During Thaipusam, devotees take Kavadi to Pugalur temple and at night move a Theru (temple cart) with Lord Muruga around the hill with the help of chains. The Poomithi (walking on fire) festival is usually held in April (chithirai) and is the area's most important festival, with more than 2000 people participating. Temple festivals are also celebrated periodically during May by all age groups, irrespective of caste and creed.^{[citation needed]}

Film and television

Most Pugalur residents have access to television. Movie theatres are located in Karur and Paramathi Velur.

Sports

The Rural Development Department established sports grounds for the village and town panchayats.

Transportation

General transportation is provided through private and government-operated buses. Pugalur has a railway station connected to Erode, Coimbatore, Trichy, Chennai, Madurai, Tuticorin, Palakad, Thrisur, Ernakulum, Bangalore, Nagercoil, Salem, and Mysore. Both passenger trains and express trains pass through this station.^{[citation needed]}

The nearest airports are in Trichy (90 km [56 mi]), Coimbatore (112 km [70 mi]), and Madurai (156 km [97 mi]). The nearest major seaport is at Cochin (259 km), Thoothukudi (365 km [227 mi]) and Chennai (353 km [219 mi]).^{[citation needed]}

Healthcare

There is Government General Hospital near Pugali Malai in Velayuthampalayam. The two main private hospitals are on the Karur-Velur highway and offer inpatient services. In addition, there are many small clinics run by doctors. The public goes to Paramathy Velur, Karur, Erode, Coimbatore, and Trichy for major medical and surgical services. This is also a primary healthcare center in Vangal.^{[citation needed]}

Communication

Aircel, Airtel, BSNL, Reliance, Vodafone, and Tata DoCoMo are the communication providers in Pugalur. BSNL provides landline connections. Internet access is mostly dial-up, although BSNL offers a broadband internet connection. Post offices are in Velayuthampalayam, Nadayanur, TNPL Kagithapuram, and Paramathy Velur.^{[citation needed]}

Police and emergency

A police station is located at Velayuthampalayam. The Rotary Club of Karur operates the Ambulance Service. Fire and Rescue are located at the Velayuthampalayam-Pugalur branch.^{[citation needed]}