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1. Madurai – Athens Of The East– Ticket TicketGoose Goose Madurai, also called as “Athens of the east” city in Tamil Nadu and the third largest city in Tamil Nadu in terms of area. Known explicitly for its divine sculptures, each of which is carved very intricately and marvelously the artisans are to be what rewarded for bringing out something that is cherished worldwide now and hats off to those people who have never missed to imbibe the cultural significance in every art. Yes, you have guessed it right; it’s Madurai, the temple city that is known for its sprawling spectacular religious creations that draws a flock of tourists from all around the world. “Athens of the east” is the third populous The city is one of the oldest cities in the world with settlements dating back to 2000 BC. The city is mentioned everywhere in

2. Tamil literature. The city is filled with tons of temples and the city is also called as the temple city. Tall standing Meenakshi Amman temple is the iconic landmark of Madurai. Madurai is a well connected city with road network. Madurai can be accessed from Coimbatore, Chennai, Banglore or Trichy. With all available routes, Madurai is the most accessible place in Tamil Nadu. There are some bus To Chennai to Madurai. Chennai to Madurai. Besides being the temple city, there are few other considerations that place Madurai at the top of the list, starting with the Dravidian art and culture that has become the hub of the entire southern India, the bustling city whose chatter never ends, the famous bull-taming sport called “Jallikattu”, the sensational greenery and the Arabian or Indian Jasmine. You can

3. book onlinebus tickets to Madurai from all major places in ticketgoose.com which is known to be India’s largest bus ticket booking portal. Madurai, being just 462kms from Chennai will not be a tough journey and for you to have a comfortable stay, make an online Meenakshi Amman Temple Meenakshi Amman Temple is the most iconic place in Madurai. The temple is located to the southern banks of Vaigai and it is dedicated to goddess Meenakshi. The temple dates back to its roots, the temple was rebuilt in 14th century and the temple was further expanded in 17th century. The temple is an important pilgrimage destination. The temple is fortified with walls and there are 4 entrances. The tower or ‘gopuras’ are found at the each entrance. The temple complex is big and it can hold thousands of people at a time. online hotel hotel booking booking at ticketgoose.com.

4. Built by the great Pandya King Kulasekara Pandian, this temple houses the great Hindu deities Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Goddess Parvati is incarnated as Meenakshi Amman here. Madurai city is built around the temple with its shape resembling a lotus with the temple in the center and streets in a concentric manner. Thirumalai Nayak Palace Thirumalai Nayak Palace was built in 17th century by Thirumalai Nayakar. He was the king belonging to Madurai’s Nayaka dynasty. who ruled Madurai from 1623–1659. The castle has multiple architectural styles. The place has a calm atmosphere and the lighting show in the palace is a must watch. This Palace is a classic fusion of Dravidian and Rajput styles. The building, which can be seen today, was the main Palace, in which the king lived.The original Palace Complex was four times bigger than the present structure.

5. Gandhi Museum Gandhi Museum houses artifacts related to Mahatma Gandhi. This is the best place for historians and people who all are interested in freedom struggle of India. The portrayal of freedom struggle is very inspiring. There is a book store and a khadi bhavan inside the museum. Kazimar Big Mosque This traditional mosque at the heart of Madurai city. The place is 700 years old. It is located 500m from the Periyar (Central) bus stand. Hazrat Kazi Syed Tajuddin, who came from Oman during 13th century, received this land from the then Panidiya king,Koo(n) Pandiyan, and constructed the mosque which is the first Muslims’ place of worship in Madurai.

6. In Persian sense, Gorippalayam means the grave and this mosque built in the 13th century is one of the largest of its kinds in Madurai that houses two tombs of great Mughal rulers; Sulthan Alauddin Badusha and Sulthan Shamsuddin Badusha. Its dome is 70 feet in diameter and 20 feet in height and is made of a single black stone which is believed to have been brought from the Azhaga Hills. Known explicitly for its divine sculptures, each of which is carved very intricately and marvelously the artisans are to be what rewarded for bringing out something that is cherished worldwide now and hats off to those people who have never missed to imbibe the cultural significance in every art. Yes, you have guessed it right; it’s Madurai, the temple city that is known for its sprawling spectacular religious creations that draws a flock of tourists from all around the world.

7. Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple Believed to have been erected by the Pandya King during the early 6th century, this rock cut architectural temple monument is dedicated to Lord Karthikeya for slewing the evil Surapadman and marrying Deivayanai. It is also considered as one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan. Besides these places, this vibrant city, Madurai has lot many destinations to showcase and for you to have a comfortable trip. Read More stories and Locations at https://blog.ticketgoose.com Read More stories and Locations at Book your tickets at https://www.ticketgoose.com Book your tickets at