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Madurai Sightseeing
Meenakshi Temple
This temple is the city's main attraction. This temple is nearly 2000 years
old placed in the heart of the old town - a
splendid example of Dravidian architecture. The present temple was designed
in 1560 by Vishwanatha Nayak
and subsequently built during the reign of Tirumalai
Nayak. There are four entrances to the temple
with an area of six hectares. Each of its 12 towers has the height of 45 to
50 meters. The Potrama Raikulam
or the Golden Lotus Tank is the place where the Tamil literacy society,
called Sangam used to meet to decide the merits
of the work presented to them. The temple museum has 985 richly carved
pillars and each one surpasses the other in beauty.
Tirumalai Nayak
Mahal
This Indo-Saracenic building
was constructed in 1523 and was originally four times large are today.
Sound and light show on the life of the Tirumalai
Nayak and the story of the Silapathikaram
are conduced daily.
Gandhi
Museum
The 300-year-old palace now converted into Museum has
a picture gallery, a library of personal memorable of the Mahatma Gandhi
and an exhibit of South Indian handicrafts and village industries.
Vaniyur Mariamman
Teppakulam
This enormous temple
tank is fed by water from the Vaigai river. The
tank has a mandapam at the center enshrining Lord
Vigneshwara. A colorful float festival is held in
this tank every year.
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