Luxury & Private Madurai Tours 2024/2025

Madurai is a highlight of any South Indian itinerary; it is one of South India’s oldest cities and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Animated and richly steeped in cultural history, Madurai is synonymous with the awe inspiring Sri Meenakshi Temple. Built at the same time as the Taj Mahal, this riotously colourful temple attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over the world and constantly buzzes with activity. Spend time soaking up the atmosphere, watching as priests conduct ceremonies and breathe in the flower and coconut scented air. Madurai was also the city which inspired Mahatma Gandhi’s decision in 1921 to wear nothing but homespun cloth. A decision he made after observing the poor of Madurai wearing simple Dhothis, a small towel like garment worn around the waist, he decided he would wear just these simple garments to show unity with all the people of India.

Things to do in Madurai

An ancient city dating back to 550 AD, Madurai, in Tamil Nadu is known for housing age old temples in its heart. Not only does it guarantee serenity and peace for Hindu devotees, it also promises historical exploration and scholastic knowledge to seekers. Dubbed as the City of Temples, Madurai has been a prominent human settlement for two thousand years.

Meenakshi Temple

Madurai's main attraction is the famous Meenakshi temples in the heart of the old town, a riotously baroque example of Dravidian architecture with gopurams (towers) covered from top to bottom with a breathless profusion of multi-colored images of gods, goddesses, animals and mythical figures.

Thirupparankundram

Thirupparankundram Temple is a rock-cut temple of Lord Subramanya, situated at a distance of 8 km from Madurai. The temple is thronged by devotees throughout the year, as it is one of the holy abodes of Lord Murugan. This temple was built by Pandayan King in the 8th century. The innermost shrine is cut out of a solid rock.

Thirumalai Nayak Palace

Thirumalai Nayak Mahal is famous for its impressive arches and "stuccowork" on its domes. The austere exteriors offset the palatial interiors, with tall, white pillars lining the corridors. These pillars are a characteristic feature of the place, at 20 m high and 4 m in circumference.

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