* Tamil Nadu is a state in south India with many cities and temple towns with specialities. One such old and historical city is Madurai. * Madurai is fondly called as THOONGA NAGARAM- the city that never sleeps. A temple town in Tamil Nadu, Madurai is famous for its Malli (jasmine flower). * Meenakshi temple in Madurai is known for its architectural splendour built around 17th century. * Madurai Malligai – Madurai and its Jasmine, is a book by uma kannan reflects the beauty of Madurai as well as malli. * VAIGAI is longest river flowing in Madurai. It fulfils the water requirement of the people and their crops which in turn bring forth lush greenery. * AZHAGARKOVIL,PAZHAMUDHIRCHOLAI, YANAIMALAI, are the other attractions in the city. * Tamil sangam Literature flourished in Madurai and it holds a special place in literature. * In Textiles, Madura coats is best in yarn production and Madurai CHUNGUDI is a popular cotton saree of Madurai. * CHITRA POURNAMI (Full moon which occurs in between April 14 to May 14) is celebrated as a ten day long festival in Temples of Madurai. *Madurai is well connected with road, rail and air services through -out India.
There are few must places to be visited in Madurai. 1. Meenakshi Temple 2. Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal 3. Alagar Koil
Thanks for the useful information for people who like to include this Madurai city In their itinerary would find your posted information would be very useful. Madurai Meenakshi temple named second-best ‘Swachh Iconic Place’ MADURAI, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 01:26 IST the hindu on line . More information:. Madurai Meenakshi temple named second-best ‘Swachh Iconic Place’ 2. I remember Meenakshi Temple anecdote described in the link Chithirai Powrname @ Madurai Meenakshi Temple Today I trust readers would find the read would inspire them a visit to this temple. In this city, there is no South Indian dinner made of rice sambar rasam vegetables served in most of the hotels. Dosa idly 24 x 7 available even on hand held bhavans. Regards.