Madurai
About Madurai
Madurai is an energetic, ancient city on the Vaigai River in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams of Meenakshi Amman Temple. Covered in bright carvings of Hindu gods, the Dravidian-style temple is a major pilgrimage site. Millions attend the processions and ceremonies of April's Chithirai Festival celebrating Meenakshi and Lord Vishnu. Flower vendors near Meenakshi Amman sell fragrant heaps of jasmine and marigolds used as devotional offerings. Sound and light shows dramatize the history of Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, a colonnaded 1636 palace with Dravidian and Islamic architectural features. The Gandhi Memorial Museum, in a domed 17th-century palace, documents the Indian struggle for independence. Beyond the old city lies Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, a vast temple tank filled by the Vaigai River. Every January or February it hosts Madurai's Float Festival, in which Hindu icons are placed into the tank on ornamental rafts.
Meenakshi Temple
Meenakshi Temple, also referred to as Meenakshi Amman or Minakshi-Sundareshwara Temple, is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a 17th-century palace erected in 1636 AD by King Thirumalai Nayak, a king of Madurai's Nayaka dynasty who ruled Madurai from 1623–59, in the city of Madurai.
Alagar Koyil
Alagar koyil is a village in Madurai district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The history and living of the village are centered around Kallazhagar Temple.
Koodal Azhagar Temple
Koodal Azhagar Temple in Madurai, a city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
Tirupparankunram Murugan Temple
Tirupparankunram Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple and one of the Six Abodes of Murugan, located at Tirupparankunram. The temple is built in rock-cut architecture and believed to have been built by the Pandyas during the 6th century.
Yanaimalai
Yanaimalai is a protected monument and tourist attraction in Tamil Nadu, India. It has Jain sculptures, a Shaivite temple, and a Vaishnavite temple, namely the Narasingam Yoga Narasimha Perumal Temple.
Thirumohoor Kalamegaperumal Temple
Thirumohoor Kalamegaperumal Temple is a hindu temple near Melur, Madurai district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Gandhi Memorial Museum, established in 1959, is a memorial museum for Gandhi located in the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. Known as Gandhi Museum, it is now one of the five Gandhi Sanghralayas in the country.
Thenparankundram Cave
Thenparankundram Cave had been used as an abode by Digamber Jaina monks since 1 century BC. All the arrangements for Jain monks were ensured by Rulers so that Monks can practice penance and secluded life over here.
Best Time To Visit Madurai
The vibrant city of Madurai remains hot and humid during the summer but is a great destination if you visit in the cooler seasons. The summer is marked by heat and humidity, making the days uncomfortable. May is the hottest month, with the temperature soaring up to 30°C. It is not a recommended time to visit the city during the summer season. Outdoor activities and sightseeing are not enjoyable in the scorching heat. The monsoon in Madurai brings great relief from the scorching heat of the summer. The location of Madurai is in the center of the country, so it receives less rainfall as compared to the coastal parts. It does receive occasional showers and thunderstorms help cool the temperature of the city. The best time to visit Madurai is during the winter months, the climatic condition remains pleasant and comfortable. The humidity of the city is less, the sightseeing and other outdoor activity can be carried out in peace. The nights are warm and enjoyable.
Contact Us
24, Ashok Vihar Colony, Picnic Spot Road, Lucknow - 226022, Uttar Pradesh, India.
+91-9453500174
