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About Madurai

Madurai is an ancient city dating back to 550AD. The town is famous for some of the most beautiful age-old temples and is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu in terms of population. It is accoladed as Athens of the East, City that Never Sleeps and the Temple City. Known for sightseeing places like the Meenakshi Temple dedicated Goddess Paravati and Lord Shiva, Alagar Temple, the Koodal Alagar Temple, the Thiruparankundram and Thirumalai Nayak Palace.

Tourists throng Madurai each year for a colourful float festival that is organized here in January/February. Close to this tank is a gorgeous temple dedicated to Mariamman.

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Madurai

ISKCON Madurai : The serene temple invites you to immerse yourself in the spiritual kirtans, or sit back and enjoy the divine aura.
Thiruparankundram : Murugan Temple at Thiruparankundram is one of the six most important pilgrimage tour sites for Hindu devotees. It is situated on a scenic hill in Thiruparankundram and has its share of myths and legends.
Vaigai Dam : Built on Vaigai River at Andipatti, this massive dam is a central source of drinking and irrigation water for Madurai.
Sri Meenakshi Temple : It is one of the most spectacular temples in India.
Alagar Kovil : Set amidst lush greenery, this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his avatar as Goddess Meenakshi' brother, Alagar.

This is just a small list of sightseeing places in Madurai. Plan a trip to Madurai and explore the beauty of this quaint city by yourself.

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