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Chennai | 18th February 2007 | | An unrecognised wonder of the world | Overview of the destination
Madurai, the seat of the Pandiya Kingdom, with her Meenakshi Amman temple, the Thirumalai Naick Palace (where the dance scenes of Guru and Bombay were done by Madurai born Director Maniratnam), the huge Mariamman Temple Tank (which was dug out to help construction of the Palace), the Gandhi Museum(where some of the belongings of the Mahatma are displayed including the blood stained shawl he wore when he was assassinated) is a Fascinating city. The huge towers of the Meenakshiamman Temple and the corridors and Mandapams of the temple have lakhs of beautiful idols which can't be seen anywhere else on earth.Food, sight-seeing and shopping
Pls see you gain accommodation in some of the hotels around the Temple and the best of local shopping can be done in and around this famous Temple. Avoid touts and ask for advise at the Hotel counters.
Evening roadside restaurants here are a rage and could be an experience. Pls ask the bearer to make the food less spicy lest you choke. Activities & things to do
An early morning visit to the Temple can soothe any frayed Tourists' nerves. Do not miss the Light and Sound Programme at the Mahal Palace in the evenings. Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
Local buses are very good. Pl avoid auto rickshaws coz they are out to swindle you. | |
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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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