Gandhi Museum
ghat-museum.jpg The museum was initially the palace
of Rani Mangammal. It gives a clear account of the history of
Independence movement of India. This museum also tells some little known
facts about Gandhiji but the real piece of Gandhi Memorabilia is the
blood stained Dhoti, which he was wearing at the time of his
assassination. The local government museum is also situated over here.
The small bookshop offers plenty of reading material from Gandhiji's
works.
Mariamman Teppakulam
mariammanThe Mariamman Teppakulam temple is
dedicated to Lord Vigneshwara and is located just 5 km from the famous
Meenakshi temple.The mandapam in the centre has an idol of Vigneshwara
(Vinayaka). This tank was said to have been dug by Tirumala Nayaka. It
is the biggest tank of its kind in Tamil Nadu and one of the most
imposing sights of Madurai when it is full of water.The vinayaka idol
was found when the earth was being dug out from here to build the
Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal. So, the place attained sanctity and was
converted into a teppakulam (tank).
Thiruparankundram
thirupparankuram Thirupparankundram, which is one
of the six abodes of Lord Muruga, stands 10km south from Madurai . It
serves as the best among the Arupadai Veedu of Lord Muruga, attracting
rolling crowds all the year. Thirupparankundram, the place where Lord
Muruga was married with Devayanai, is considered as a sacred place for
marriages.
Pazhamudhir solai
pazhamudhir 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
encarved in wood and marble and is a wonderful temple with giant steps
in the front of it.
People worship the temple by moving across the
periphery of the temple a several number of times, with the hope that
their wish would come true. It is the giant temple of Lord subhramaniya
in southern India and one of the most beautiful too. Its located on the
hills of Azharar koil and falls in Madurai in Tamil nadu
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
meenakshi-temple Shri Meenakshi - Sundreswara
Temple is one of the popular tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu. It is an
ancient seat of ancient religious learning. Hundreds of tourists and
pilgrims come to the Shri Meenakshi - Sundreswara Temple all over the
year. The Sri Meenakshi Sundareswara temple and Madurai city originated
together.
Meenakshi temple complex in India is one of the
largest and certainly one of the most ancient. According to legend
Madurai is the actual site where the wedding between Shiva and Meenakshi
took place.
Koodal Azhagar Temple
koodal-azhagar One of the most ancient temples in
Madurai, Koodal Azhagar Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In this
temple he is seen in various postures sitting, standing, reclining one
over the other. There are intricate woodcarvings in here, including one
of Lord Rama's coronation.
Vishnu Temple
vishnu-temple Located at a distance from the
Meenakshi Temple, another major tourist attraction of Madurai is the
Vishnu Temple. The presiding deity of Vishnu Temple is called Azghar. It
is believed that this is another form of Vishnu. He is believed to be
Meenakshi's brother. During Chitrai festival a grand procession is
carried from this temple to the Meenakshi Temple.
Azhagar Koil
azhagarAbout 21 kms from the city of Madurai is
situated the beautiful temple of Azhagar Koil . It is a temple that has
the residing deity as Vishnu. The Lord here is known by the name
Azhagar. He is the brother of Goddess Meenakshi and when the wedding of
the Lord and Goddess takes place in the month of Chithrai, Azhagar
travels from here to Madurai to witness the wedding of the Lord.
One of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya,
Palamudhirsolai is situated above Azhagar Koil in the hills about 4 kms
away. At the top of the hill is situated the natural spring Nuburagangai
where the pilgrims take bat
Thirumalai Nayak Mahal
thirumalaiThis palace is an excellent example of
Indo-Sarcenic architecture. It was built in 1523 AD and originally was
four times larger than what it is today. The gardens, the defensive wall
all have gone and what remains are the main entrance gate, the dancing
hall and the main hall. Lord Napier renovated the palace in 1866-72 and
later further restoration works were carried on. Today, the main
attraction of the palace is light and sound show, which is based on the
life of "Tirumalai Nayak" and "Silapathikaram".
Adhisyam
adhisyam Adhisyam is a water theme park, situated
at a distance of 15 km from Madurai. This place serves as a picnic spot
and people visit it for leisure activities. It was established in 2000
and is now the largest water park in area. It provides several water
sports for having fun in the water. Adhisyam is an ideal place for
family entertainment. It is just 20 minutes away from Madurai and opens
at 10 am in the morning. There are rides and sports to suit everybody.
Vaigai Dam
vaigai Vaigai Dam is built across the Vaigai River
near Andipatti, in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu, southern India. It
provides water for irrigation for the Madurai district and the Dindigul
district as well as drinking water to Madurai and Andipatti.
This is a good picnic spot. The dam is beautifully
illuminated on Sundays. Regular buses are available from Madurai. The
Dam is 4 miles from Aundipatti railway station on the Madurai
Bodinayakanur railway line.
Kumbakkarai Water Falls
kumbakkarai This place serves as the base camp for
the trekkers who venture in the hills of Kodai. Kumbakkarai Water Falls
are 105-km from Madurai and form an excellent picnic spot. Waterfall
surrounded by forests combined with the pristine beauty of the hills
creates a very soothing atmosphere.
Courtallam
courtallam Courtallam is located about 167-km on
the Western Ghats and is an excellent health resort in this part of the
country. This place is also known as the 'Spa of the South'. Courtallam
is located just 160-km from Madurai. This place has got nine splendid
waterfalls, which attracts a large number of visitors. TTDC offers here a
boathouse accommodation apart from the restaurant.
Kodaikanal
kodaikanal One of the best hill stations in India
and one of the few in South India, Kodaikkanal or Kodai is a very
beautiful place near Madurai. It takes just 121-km of travel to reach
Kodai. Kodai is located 2,130 m above the sea level in the Western
Ghats.
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