Madurai

Madurai or Madurai, Tamil Nadu, South India Madurai district headquarters town. The Indian peninsula is one of the oldest inhabited cities. The city is known for its ancient temples. The Meenakshi temple is one of the famous temples of the world. The city, called by many other names, such as Kudl Managr, Tunganagr (city never sleep), Mlligi Managr (Mogre's city) Athens of the East. It is situated on the banks of river Vaigai. It is about 2,500 years old, is an important cultural and commercial center of the state of Tamil Nadu. The main attraction here is the Meenakshi Temple Gopuram high and rare sculptures which attract pilgrims and tourists. The Karnn also called the city of temples. Madurai, Tamil education centers at a time and still pure Tamil is spoken here. Managing education here is excellent. The city's business district, industrial and religious center. Spinning industries, Rँgne, linen-weaving, wood and brass work on the excavation work. 11 million 8 thousand 755 population (2004 estimate) is. The ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome from the city 550 BC Were contacted in business.





Wandiyur Mriammn Teppakulm
Wandiyur Mriammn Teppakulm a huge abyss. Mriammn lake north of the village gods of Tamil Nadu Temple. Furrow, Madurai in 1636, making it the largest reservoir made of stone. The building was built by King Thirumalai Nayak. His birthday (January - February) colorful float festival is held here on the lake are decorated with lights and lamps. To participate in the festival, a large number of local tourists come here.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace

Thirumalai Nayak Palace
Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Madurai is a major tourist destination. It was built in 1636. An architect had made it to the king of Italy. King and his family lived here. Swrgvilas and Rngvilas are two parts of the castle. Also in the castle are various places where tourists are allowed to go. The admission fee to visit the castle. It is now overseeing the Archaeological Survey of India and has been declared a national monument.
Gandhi Museum

Gandhi Museum
Gandhi Museum is situated in Queen Mngmml almost 300 year old castle. The museum is one of the seven museums whose building was built by the Gandhi Memorial Trust. It depicts the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi. His books and papers in the museum, a lovely collection of South Indian village industries and handicrafts can be seen. It can be divided in some parts - such as exhibitions, photo gallery, Khadi, Village Industries Department, Open Air Theatre and Museum.
Meenakshi Temple

Meenakshi Temple
Madurai Meenakshi temple is dedicated to Meenakshi identified. It is one of the country's major power benches. Every year thousands of devotees come here to worship. Spread over 65 thousand square meters of various dynasties who ruled this vast temple detail provided here. Located in the south with a height of 160 feet is the tallest building. It was built in the 16th century. The main attraction is the thousand-pillared hall of the temple complex which is located towards the outside. Philosophy Hours: 5 am - 13:30 pm, 4 pm - 9:30 pm Night

Tiruhaparnkundram
Lord Murugan six places of residence Tiruhaparnkundram 10 km from Madurai. Located in the south. It lives in the congregation of devotees throughout the year. Passionately dedicated to Lord Murugan married to the same place, so it is considered sacred to the wedding location. The biggest feature of this temple is that the inner temple is carved from a single rock. Another unique feature of this temple which is carved cave temples of the idols are made at equal distances. It attracts all their similarity. Way through the darkness to come to the caves has to go hybrid.
Python coiled

Dragon Kovil
21 km from Madurai city. O beautiful temple of Lord Vishnu dragon away. It is called the dragon god Vishnu. He was the brother of Meenakshi. Citri month when the dragon goddess was married to Madurai were here to attend the wedding. Lord Subramaniam six Plamudirsolkshr python coiled up four kilometers of residences. Away. Nuburgangi on top of the hill is called the waterfall where pilgrims bathe.
Nearby Places

Priar Wildlife Sanctuaries
155 km from Madurai. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is off. Primarily known as the sanctuary is the habitat of Indian elephants. Sanctuary is a man-made lake where elephants, gaur and sambar can be seen drinking water. June to October is the perfect time to come here.
Rameswaram

Rameshwaram - one of the Char Dham Hindu religion.
This temple is one of the four pilgrimages of Hindus. Manytanusar Banaras Hindu in a Hindu's journey to salvation begins and ends in Rameswaram. According to Hindu epics where Lord Rama worshiped Lord Shiva. So Vaishnava and Shaiva place for both counts. Located on the eastern edge of the sea, its amazing size and beautifully carved columns Ramanathswami temple is famous for. Corridor Corridor of this temple is the largest in Asia. Since the 12th century temple built by various dynasties had during different time periods.
Identification of Rameshwaram tourist destination with today - as well as the hub of South India are leading seafood. In Rameswaram, India - Norwegian fisheries project is being implemented is to assist in the development of the modern fishing industry.

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