Madurai, Southern India:
Madurai (in Tamil) is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu, located on the banks of Vaigai River in Southern India. Its population exceeds 1293 million (2006) and is known among others for the Minakshi temple located in the heart of the city that attracts tourists and pilgrims. Capital of Pandya, Madurai has a history of 2,500 years and was a commercial center that the Romans knew.
Madurai is synonymous with the famous temple of Meenakshi. Located on the banks of the Vaigai, Madurai has a rich cultural heritage passed on for over 2500 years since the era Tamil.
Madu = honey in Sanskrit. Madura = mild. Shiva will take residence in this city and will sprinkled a sweet nectar, hence the name "Madura". An important city in southern India is with a glorious past marked by the reign of the Pandya. They practiced matriarchy and queen, Meenakshi, is regarded as the wife of Shiva. The huge temple in the city center bears his name. Meenakshi means "fish eyes" writes eyes take fish for the best: in a fish, we could see that the eyes.
All days dedicated to visiting the city. Start the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Old Palace badly damaged but still beautiful remains with the throne room and the theater. Continue the day with a visit to the gigantic temple of Minakshi, city within a city, a veritable labyrinth of dark corridors, courses and chapels where busy people of priests in the middle of the continuous stream of the faithful (more than 10,000 pilgrims per day). There is an opportunity to go on the roofs of nearby buildings (including the stores) to make beautiful pictures of the temple.
How to reach Madurai:
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By Air: Madurai Airport is Located 10 kms away from the city. Daily flights are available to Madurai from Chennai, Trichy, Bangalore, and Coimbatore.
By Rail: Madurai is an important railway junction of the Southern Railway and is directly connected to many places.
By Road: Madurai is located on National Highways NH-7, NH-45B, NH-49. The city is well connected by buses to all major cities in South India.
