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About Madurai
Madurai has been a centre of learning and pilgrimage,
for centuries. Legend has it, that the divine nectar falling
from Lord Shiva's locks, gave the city its name -
Madhurapuri, now known as Madurai. Being mentioned in
all holy books, scriptures and folklore, this temple town is
one of the most ancient human settlements of India.
The city is not overly crowded and has a population of
around 1 million. Major part of the population speaks the
native language Tamil but English is also used. The people
here are friendly, caring and have a deep respect for their
culture and heritage which indeed is very rich. In the
present world, it is a fast paced commercial center taking
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Major Tourist Attractions in
Madurai
Meenakshi Temple
It is said that Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple and
Madurai city both originated together, this shows how much
importance this temple holds in the history and present of
Madurai. The complex of Sri Meenakshi temple is huge and
covers an area of around 65000-sq m. the construction of
this temple dates back to more 2000 years. The complex of
the temple grew with contributions from many dynasties
that once ruled over Madurai.
Gandhi Museum
The Gandhi Memorial Museum is one of the distinct places
to be visited in Madurai. This museum is one of the rare
living memorials of "The Father of India" and has an
elaborate historical account of India's struggle for
independence.
Vaniyur Mariamman Teppakulam
This enormous temple tank is fed by water from the Vaigai
river. The tank has a mandapam at the center enshrining
Lord Vigneshwara. A colorful float festival is held in
this tank every year.
Getting There
By Air: There are daily flights to and from
Tiruchirapalli, Madras and Bangalore.
By Rail: There are train connections to Madurai
from Madras, which takes eight hours via Trichy and from
Rameshwaram, takes six hours. If you approach Madurai from
Kerala, some spectacular scenes of the Western Ghats can
be viewed.
By Road: There is very good service from Madurai to
most of the major cities in the state. State run or
private buses commute at regular intervals.
Accommodation
For accommodation in Madurai you won't have to worry, as
there are many in & around the city. The accommodation
ranges between luxury to budget, you can pick the one
which ever best meets your travel needs.
Luxury Holiday India offers information on Madurai in
Tamilnadu India and online Booking facility of
Madurai in Tamilnadu India |
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