Location: Madurai
Top Things to do in Madurai
The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Madurai is one of the major cities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Madurai District, the third largest city in Tamil Nadu, and the 25th most populated city in India. Located on the banks of River Vaigai, Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia.
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1. Sri Ramana Mandiram
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Ananth727499 - Tiruppur, India
We visit many places of worship to pray for our well beings, our family, our business, our good life etc.. There are many places of worship for all the people.. Only some places have very good vibrations and calmness in it. That calmness will spread peace of mind and a sigh of relief to the people who come there in search of it . This place is one such rare, precious place to visit and realize ourselves . Come and experience the greatness of this place...
2. Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
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4.5 based on 4,093 reviews
Experience the culture of Madurai with this private tour of its ancient temples. Spend approximately 45 minutes visiting each of the Dravidian temples built by the Pandyan and Madurai Nayak kings, earning the city its nickname Koil Maanagar, which means Temple City. Discover why Madurai, also called the City of Junctions or Koodal Nagaram, is one of India's most outstanding Hindu pilgrimage centers.
Reviewed By 291genej - Silver Spring, United States
We took an auto taxi($1) 1 km east from our Hotel Royal Court. Arriving at the quiet shaded West Tower just after 9 AM, we had little competition in storing our mobile phone, day bag with camera, and finally our shoes, receiving a receipt for each item. Next we proceeded through entry security, by gender, and then freely entered the West Tower tunnel into the 14 acre complex. Deciding to circumambulate clockwise, our first stop was the museum. After paying the foreigner fee, we entered the forest of carved pillars, viewing the many ancient preserved sculptures. Then we came to the wide center hall, focused on its lighted shrine with 2 long rows of huge sculpted pillars and brightly painted ceiling, a magnificent visual display, unmarred by the many butter lamps and confusion of the numerous pilgrims at similar sights inside the inner temple. Strolling that inner temple/shrine complex was enlightening, being blessed by the resident elephant,Parvati, and seeing her and a white bull, Nandi, march in procession accompanied by a band and large palanquin bearing a statue and carried by 20 strong men. After passing the tank with its golden lotus, and the super long queue for the free Darshan, we exited over hot stones to recollect our possessions at the still cool West Gate. Walking toward our next sight, we passed a growing line of pilgrims crowding the hot sunny South Gate.
3. Aayiram Kaal Mandapam
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4.5 based on 274 reviews
Reviewed By KRAMA200 - Seattle, United States
Thousand Pillar Temple or popularly called as Aayiram Kaal Mandapam is situated inside Minakshi Amman Temple. There is a seperate entry fee to visit this Hall. The Pillars have beautiful Carvings and arrangements of Pillars stunning.There are many Artefacts also. Do not miss the Musical Pillars. An attraction not to be missed for its sheer beauty
4. Alagarkoil Temple and Shrine
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4.5 based on 382 reviews
Reviewed By kalaBimbi
At the foot hills this magnificent temple was built for lord Vishnu, considered to be brother of Meenakshi Amman. Worth to see its beautiful structures and Ugra Narasimhan with 16 bahus is a specialty here.
5. Pazhamudhir Solai
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4.5 based on 280 reviews
One of the six important abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Lord Murugamore.
Reviewed By arunachalam_78
We need to go Pazhamudhir Solai muruga temple from agagar malai temple. So, you always go to alagar temple, then go from here. Here are the different ways to go here. You come to alagar malai with your own vehicle, then you can park the vehicle here and do trekking for some distance (around 2 or 3 k.m). We come with our own vehicle then park the vehicle here and walked, it is very nice experience as you are walking through the mountain. If you are not able to walk, then you go by your vehicle and park the vehicle near to the temple. There are public transport (government) also available, they are charging Rs.10 for one route. If you go Madurai, do not miss to visit this temple. As usual in all temples, people with pooja items and flowers trying sell saying so many things to sell them, it is up to you how you want to do. But do not believe their words. If you want to do it, do it.
6. Koodal Azhagar Temple
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By SandeepSaxena-IIP - Dehradun, India
A hindu temple dedicated to God Vishnu. Constructed in the style of Dravidian architecture. A lovely atmosphere to worship.This temple is said to be one of the 108 tirupatis. A very peaceful temple with astounding sculptures and idols. Usually busy on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There is a huge elephant statue in the temple which the kids find very attractive.on- Hindus are not allowed to entry into the main premises.
7. Noopura Gangai Raykkayi Amman Temple
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By PSK2810 - Coimbatore, India
This water goes to Alagar temple for abhishekam. Lovely place. Long queues. There is a belief that on taking bath in this theertham skin ailments get cured
8. Immaiyil Nanmai Tharuvar Temple
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Ananth727499 - Tiruppur, India
This temple is unique by the way you could see Lord Shiva and ambal in a sitting gesture and doing the linga Pooja.. This kind of sculotures are rarely seen in Shiva temple.. Lord kalabhairava sannithi is another unqiue sannithi in this temple.. Like Meenakshi Amman temple, this temple also has "Viboothi pillayar sannithi" Near the Navagraha sannithi..
9. Tirupparankunram
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By vssd61 - Kannur, India
Ranked as one of the six famous Murugan temples, this temple is located a little away from the main city of Madurai on a hill top.Going through the serpentine q one can get the divine darshan. Monkey menace to be guarded against.
10. Yoga Narasimhar Temple
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Ananth727499 - Tiruppur, India
This temple is at a distance of 20 KMS from madurai Periyar bus stand.. From maatuthaavani bus stand, it is about 7 - 8 KMS.. The main deity Narasimmar is carved in the rocks of the hillside. Very good vibrational place to worship. Neatly maintained and a must see place for the pilgrimage people..
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