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| Shree Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple (Madurai) |
One of the holiest place of worship in south India, drawing thousands of devotees everyday, it is also the centre of Tamil culture.
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| Koodal Alagar Temple (Madurai) |
Koodal Alagar Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is one of the most ancient temples in Madurai. He is depicted here in 3 different poses -- sitting, standing and reclining. The temple is famous for it's annual Chithirai festival.
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| Thirumalai Nayak Mahal (Madurai) |
Thirumalai Nayak Mahal is a graceful palace, built in Indo-Saracenic style. It's most important remnent is a huge audience hall, opening into a courtyard with elaborately ornamented arches.
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| Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam (Madurai) |
This enormous temple-tank is fed by water brought from the Vaigai through an ingenious system of underground channels. The tank has a Mandapam at the centre enshrining Lord Vigneshwara.
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| The Gandhi Museum (Madurai) |
Housed in a 300-year old palace, dedicated to Gandhiji, it promotes study and appreciation of Mahatma's teachings.
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| Thirupparankundram (Madurai) |
Located 8 km south of Mudurai, the temple here is one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya. It's innermost shrine is cut out of a solid rock.
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| Alagar Koil (Madurai) |
A Vishnu temple on a picturesque, wooded hill which is located 21 km north-west of Madurai.
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| Vaigai Dam (Around Madurai) |
Vaigai Dam, situated 70 km from Madurai, is surrounded by well manicured gardens. It has come up as a popular picnic spot.
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| Megamalai (Around Madurai) |
There are many cardamon estates and tea plantations in the hills of Megamalai. Wild animals like sambhar, elephant, tiger, gaur and spotted deer are found amidst thick vegetation.
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| Suruli Falls (Around Madurai) |
Located in a picturesque area, 123 km from Madurai, it is an excellent picnic spot.
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| Viragamur Dam (Madurai) |
This ideal picnic spot, with a picturesque garden, is located just 8 km from Madurai.
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