‘Madurai’ is a well-known third biggest city in of Tamil Nadu, which is turning as famous Indian tourist place. The average population of the city is over 1.2 million according to
census presented in 2001. Madurai is positioned near the River Vaigai. It is
also identified as oldest constantly occupied cities of the world. In past
Madurai was named as Koodal city. This city of Tamil Nadu is popular for
temples constructed by Madurai kings and Pandyan in the Dravidian technique of
structural design. Because of that Madurai is turned as the India's mainly
high-up Hindu holy places.
Few special names given to Madurai city are City of Junction,
Jasmine's city, City of Temples, never sleeping city, etc.
This Indian tourist place was ruled by many kingdoms and Mauryan Emperor is the major
ruling kingdom among all. The ruler Chandragupta Maurya ruled the city for a
longer period. Hindu devotees are reaching this place every year as there are
countless temples in Madurai.
Spots to attain in Madurai:
Meenakshi Sundareswar Temple: this temple is also known as Amman temple,
which means a place of peace. Amman temple is constructed near the river
Vaigai. The Godess Parvati is identified as Meenakshi in South hence this
temple is dedicated to Parvati Mata. Approximately, 1500 devotees are visiting
this temple every day. Meenakshi temple was also nominated in Seven Wonders of
the World so people can expect the beauty of the temple. 
Kazimar Mosque: Kazimar Big Mosque and Maqbara are the next most
visiting worship place of the Madurai city. This is the first Muslim worship
place of Madurai. The construction of this Masjid is amazing to visitors must
visit the Kazimar Mosque.
Thiruparankundram Temple: this is the temple also known as Murugan Shrine.
The caves of this temple are older than Meenakshi temple, and devotees are
regularly reaching this shrine and worshiping God Murugan. Local females are
placing the candles on every Friday as a pray to the God.
Goripalayam Dargah: the next worship place is Dargah, which is named
as Goripalayam, which comes from the word of Persian language.
Koodal Azhagar Koil Temple: devotees of Lord Vishnu can reach to
this temple for worship. This is the temple having Navagraham statues, which
generally found in Shiva Temples only.
St. Mary’s Cathedral Church: the church made with Roman
architectural design is another spot to visit.
Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal: This is the palace of Madurai built in
Indo-Saracen pattern. The palace was constructed by Thirumalai Nayakar in 1636
whereas Tamil Nadu government is taking care of this temple at present.
Gandhi Museum: The blood-stained garments of Mahatma Gandhi is
placed in this museum so visitors can have look of such thing.
Attain to Madurai through different ways:
By Air: Madurai is easy reachable through air and direct flights
from Chennai, Tiruchi; Bangalore and Coimbatore are best airbases. Airport is
just 10 kms away from the Madurai city.
By Train: today Madurai is major station of Tamil Nadu, and many big
cities are directly connected with this city. Vaigai express is available to
reach Madurai faster than other passenger trains.
By Bus: excellent roads of Madurai allow a tourist to reach the
destination with no worries. Private taxies and buses are available to attain
the Madurai city.
Best Pictures of Madurai
