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Other Major
Attractions in Madurai:
Thirumalai Nayak Mahal: An Indo-Sarcenic architecture
example, this beautiful Thirumalai Nayak Mahal was built
in 1523 AD. The scenic beauty and ancient architecture of
this mahal remains the same, except for the area it is
outspread in. The entrance area of this Thirumalai Nayak
Mahal, which was earlier beautified with attractive
greenery and the defensive wall is now turfed out from the
palace area.
Ashta Sakthi Mandapa: It is a convention in this
temple, different from that followed in others, that the
devotee offers worship first to Goddess Meenakshi.
Therefore, while there are four other entrances into the
temple, under huge Gopuras in the four cardinal
directions, it is customary to enter not through any of
them but through a Mandapa, with no tower above it.
Azhagar Koil: A popular temple amidst the people
from south, for conducting auspicious marriages, the gold
image of Azhagar travels symbolizes the celestial image
during the Chithirai Festival. The temple is located 8-km
northeast of Madurai on a picturesque hilltop. It is
believe to be the place of Lord Vishnu.
The West Gopura: The west Gopura was built in the
fourteenth century, a troubled period in the history of
the temple and the city following the Muslim invasions. It
is difficult to believe that a venture of this magnitude
could have been possible in that time of travail. But the
sources of information are clear.
How to Reach
Air: Madurai is connected by air with Mumbai and
Chennai. Madurai airport is 10-km away from the city.
Rail: Madurai has direct rail connections to
Bangalore, Coimbatore, Kollam, Chennai, Rameshwaram,
Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupathi and
Tuticorin.
Road: There are excellent roads connecting Madurai
to all parts of South India. Madurai city has 5 Major Bus
Stands- Periyar Bus Stand, Anna Bus Stand, Palanganatham
Bus Stand, Arapalayam Bus Stand, Mattuthavani Bus Stand.
Luxury Holiday India offers information on Meenakshi
Temple in Madurai India and online Booking facility of
Meenakshi Temple in Madurai India.
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