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| About Madurai Tourism |
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One of the oldest cities of India, with a cultural heritage dating back to 2,500 years, Madurai is situated on the banks of the River Vaigai and is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu. The city was the capital of the Pandyas and later the Nayakas and is famous for its Meenakshi temple dedicated to Sundarewshwara (Shiva) and his consort Meenakshi (Parvati). Madurai
is derived from the name Madhurapuri, standing for the nectar that was
showered upon the city as blessings from Lord Shiva's locks.
Sightseeing:
The biggest landmark of the city is the
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 mssthirdeye, Bangalore | 18th November 2008
tiruparakundram
| Overview of the destinationthis temple is one of the 6 abodes of kartikeya (subramanyam). and is very famous down south, This is the place where kartikeya gave teachings Food, sight-seeing and shopping this temple is atop a hill and inside a cave. and very breathtaking view Activities & things to do u can have poojas, abhishekas etc., Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. very nearby from madurai, around 1hour drive, u have to climb many steps to reach atop,
summers will be very hot, and on shastis or |  karthick, Chennai | 8th February 2008
City of God
Madurai is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, it is one of the oldest city | | Read full review... |  raviunni, Chennai | 23rd January 2008
Madurai - the temple town
Visit to Madurai would mean the mandatory Meenakshi temple. We also covered the Thirumala Nayak | | Read full review... |
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Experience Tamil Nadu (Theme holidays in Tamil Nadu) |
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Destinations in Tamil Nadu (Where to go in Tamil Nadu ) |
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| Official Websites | | Government of Tamil Nadu - Tamil Nadu Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
| | Tamil Nadu Tourism - Tamil Nadu Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Tamil Nadu Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Tamil Nadu, List of Tourist Guides in Tamil Nadu and Transportation in Tamil Nadu.
| | Other Useful Links | | Weather - Weather forecast for Madurai with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images. | | Meenakshi Temple - Meenakshi Temple was restored to its pristine glory in the late 14th century when the Hindu Kings came back to power in Madurai. |
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