What to do and see in Madurai District, Tamil Nadu: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

June 18, 2021 Brain Ambrose

Discover the best top things to do in Madurai District, India including Sri Ramana Mandiram, Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, Alagarkoil Temple and Shrine, Pazhamudhir Solai, Koodal Azhagar Temple, Noopura Gangai Raykkayi Amman Temple, Immaiyil Nanmai Tharuvar Temple, Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, Tirupparankunram.
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1. Sri Ramana Mandiram

21 Chokkapa Naicker Street, Madurai 625001 India +91 452 234 6102 https://www.facebook.com/sriramanamandiram
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Sri Ramana Mandiram

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

Venmani Rd, Sellur, Madurai 625002 India +91452 234 4360 [email protected] http://www.maduraimeenakshi.org/
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4.5 based on 4,093 reviews

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

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

Inside Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai India +91 90433 25105 http://www.maduraimeenakshi.org
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4.5 based on 274 reviews

Aayiram Kaal Mandapam

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

Solaimalai Hill, Madurai 625001 India +91 90800 25105 http://alagarkovil.org
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4.5 based on 382 reviews

Alagarkoil Temple and Shrine

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

Near Alagar Koil Temple, Madurai India http://murugan.org/temples/palamuthircolai.htm
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4.5 based on 280 reviews

Pazhamudhir Solai

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

Perumal Koil Sannathi Street Opp Periyar bus stand, Periyar, Madurai 625001 India +91 452 233 8542 http://koodalalagartemple.tnhrce.in/history.html
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

Koodal Azhagar Temple

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

Madurai India
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Noopura Gangai Raykkayi Amman Temple

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

Chinnakadai Area, Madurai 625001 India
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Immaiyil Nanmai Tharuvar Temple

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. Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple

Thiruparankundram India http://www.thiruparankundrammurugantemple.tnhrce.in
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple

Reviewed By MurugappanE1

This temple shrine carved out of a rock, The Main shrines for lord Subramaniya Swamy with Deivyani/Devasena and sun and moon on the top blessing them on their marriage occasion. separate shrines for Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Durga, Lord Vinayaka idols of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu face each other, which is a unique aspect in a Hindu temple

10. Tirupparankunram

Tirunelveli Tirupparankunram Road, Madurai 625004 India +91 90433 25105
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4.5 based on 96 reviews

Tirupparankunram

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.

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