Madurai, on the bank Vaigei River in south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, fondly called as "Athens of the East" is an ancient city dotted with numerous striking ancient temples. Among oldest existing cities of India, some 200-year old, possessing a rich cultural heritage, Madurai invites tourists for its series of temples that are an epitome of architectural marvel of the ancient era.
In terms of tourist delights, the holy city of Madurai is all about temples-depicting Dravidian Architecture at its best- and art and culture- exhibiting the superiority of the Sangam period. Temples are many here, but Meenakshi Amman Temple stands out for its sheer majesty architecture. The Koodal Azhaar Temple- among the ancient ones here - and the 15th century Thirumalai Nayak Mahal- for its Indo-Sarcenic architecture- are other notable attractions here.
Other notable tourist attractions in Madurai include the Vanditur Mariamman Teppakulam and the Gandhi Museum. If Thirupparankundram invites tourists for its rock cut temple and Vandiyur Kanmoy Tourist Complex, for its idyllic settings and scene, then the Azhagar Koil, atop a picturesque hill, draws tourists for its religious significance. In a nutshell, Madurai is worth visiting for its being a holy site of Hinduism in India!
The Madurai airport, 10 kms off the city centre, has regular flights from major cities in the region like Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore and Tiruchi.
By Rail
Madurai, on the Southern Railway, is well connected to cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Tiruchy etc with regular train services.
By Road
A chain of excellent roads connect Madurai to almost all the major south Indian cities.
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Meenakshi Amman Temple is the most potent identity of the 2500-year-old holy city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu. The historic Hindu temple forms the lifeline and heart of a city that ranks among the most ancient cities in India. The temple is dedicated to goddess Parvatai, known as Meenakshi, and her consort Shiva, is located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River.
Meenakshi Amman Temple has huge significance for Tamil people and it remains a great...Thirumalai Nayak Mahal
The city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu is although famous for its Meenakhsi Temple, it also has a few building of great architectural and historical significance. Thirumalai Nayak Mahal is one such structure - a 17th-century palace built in 1636 AD by King ThirumalaiNayak. The grand and spacious palace is a great fusion of Dravidian and Rajput styles of architectures and delightsconnoisseurs for its supreme design and elegance.
When constructed ...Koodal Azhagar Temple
A visit to the holy city of Madurai in the south India state of Tamil Nadu is not complete unless you visited the world-renowned Meenakshi Temple. There is also the famous Koodal Azhagar Temple – dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. The grand temple is constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture and finds rich mentions in literatures from as far as 6th century AD.
More so, Koodal Azhagar Temple is regarded as one of the 108 Divyadesam...
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