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Madurai
4.1
1-2 Days
15 Attractions
About Madurai
Madurai, the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, is one of India's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Ruled by Pandya kings for the longest time, it is called the Lotus City as it was planned in the shape of a lotus. Madurai is known for the Meenakshi Amman Temple — dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi with a sanctum for her consort, Sundareshwarar. There are many other ancient temples including Thiruparankundram, one of the important temples dedicated to Lord Muruga on a hillock 8 km from the city. With trade ties to ancient Rome, the place holds great cultural heritage. Bustling bazaars, fantastic street food, and heritage walks conducted throughout the day make Madurai instrumental in promoting Tamil language and preserving culture. The temple's 14 gopurams covered in 33,000 sculptures are one of India's most spectacular sights.
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·1 km from city centerMeenakshi Amman Temple
The Historic Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple is located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is primarily dedicated to Parvati, known as Meenakshi, and her spouse, Shiva. That makes this temple different than the others is the fact that both God and Goddess are worshipped together.
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·1 km from city centerThirumalai Nayakar Mahal
Thirumalai Nayak Mahal was constructed way back in the 17th century. Several buildings and temples had been constructed by him in the region and they have all been splendid both in terms of construction location and spirituality.
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·60 km from city centerVaigai Dam
Vaigai Dam, a magnificent human-made structure, is constructed over River Vaigai near Andipatti, Theni District in the South Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Andipatti lies about 70 kilometres from Madurai and travellers on their way to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary often visit this massive and wondrous dam.
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·4 km from city centerAlagar Koil
Alagar Koil is an exquisite temple situated in the north east of Madurai. The temple is the rest place of Lord Vishnu and is the sacred place for several followers of Lord Vishnu in the region.
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·85 km from city centerMeghamalai
Often known as the “High Wavy Mountainsâ€, Meghamalai is a petit yet beautiful place located in the Western Ghats in the state of Tamil Nadu. At an elevation of 1500 meters, this place is a perfect getaway to beat the heat and enjoy some peaceful time relaxing amidst nature.
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·8 km from city centerSamanar Hills
Located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai, Samanar Hills or Samanar Malai is a beautiful hill rock complex which was originally home to Tamil Jain monks. The hill caves are a popular place of tourism and have elaborate carvings and drawings of the monks, on the interior walls. The spot also has a beautiful lotus temple located in the premises.
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·2 km from city centerGandhi museum
The Gandhi Memorial Museum serves as a remembrance and tribute to the efforts of our very own father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Established in 1959 in his cherished memory, eleven years after his demise, it is one of the few Gandhi Museums in the country.
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·1 km from city centerKoodal Azhagar Temple
The Koodal Azhagar Temple is situated in the city of Azhaghar, the dazzling city of southern India. It is the temple of lord Vishnu with a magnanimous monument of lord Vishnu embossed in front of the temple.
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·10 km from city centerAthisayam
Located on the Madurai - Dindigul National Highway near Madurai, Athisayam is a massive water cum amusement park. Sprawling over a vast 70 acres of land, the park boasts of a total of 40 games and 20 water rides. The park also has a 7D theatre, an eatery and a recreation garden for kids.
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·4 km from city centerMariamman Teppakulam
Constructed in the honor of Lord Vigneshwara, this divine temple is situated about 5 km from the meenakshi temple. It has a huge tank in the compound of the temple and holds the record of being the biggest tank in the region of Tamil Nadu.
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·10 km from city centerPazhamudhir Solai
Pazhamudhir Solai is a beautiful temple created in the memory of Lord Subramaniya who is worshipped by several people in southern India. It has great sculptures of Lord Subramaniya carved in wood and marble and is a wonderful temple with giant steps in the front of it.
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·8 km from city centerTirupparankundram Murugan temple
Tirupparankundram Murugan temple is one of the pilgrimage places in the southern India. The temple is an excellent master piece of art and is devoted to mother earth for the benedicts it has bequeathed on the holy earth.
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·13 out of 20 places to visit in MaduraiChithirai Festival
The Chithirai festival of Tamil Nadu happens to be one of the longest stretched festivals to be celebrated anywhere in the world. The festival is celebrated in the city of Madurai of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and is celebrated for over two weeks. An estimated number of a million people gather for the celebrations from all over India and abroad
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·1,099 km from city centerSt Maryês Cathedral
St Maryês Cathedral is a gothic style catholic church situated in East Veli Street in Madurai. The striking architecture is a mix of European, Continental and Roman designs. The statue of virgin Mary installed inside is dressed in a saree. The church receives a regular influx of visitors all year long.
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·4 km from city centerVandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
Vandiyur Maiamman Teppakulam is a tiny pond located near the premises of Vandiyur Maiamman Temple in mandir. •Teppakulamê literally meaning temple pond is connected to the river Vaigai through underground tunnels and its water is used for temple rituals. The pond also has a Mandapam in the centre with a Ganesha Temple and a tiny garden.
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