Tourist Attractions in Madurai
Meenakshi Temple: Situated at the heart of the city, the Meenakshi-Sundareswarar
temple has long been the heart of both Indian and international tourist attraction
as well as one of the most significant places of Hindu pilgrimage.
Vishnu Temple: Situated
at a distance from the Meenakshi Temple, another major tourist
attraction of Madurai is the Vishnu Temple.
The presiding deity of Vishnu Temple is called Azghar. It is
supposed that this is another form of Vishnu.
Gandhi Museum: Madurai
stands as the living monument of the “Father of
the Nation” Mahatma Gandhi. The Gandhi Memorial
Trust came into survival after the assassination of Gandhi in
the year 1948, through funds raised by public contribution.
Palamudhirsolai: Tourists can also visit Palamudhirsolai
which is careful to be the abode of Lord Subramanya. There is
a natural spring near this temple.
How to reach Madurai
By Air: Madurai has an airport, which connects
the city with other metros like Chennai and Mumbai through
direct flights.
By Rail: A good rail network links Madurai
with all major cities in South India.
By Road: Madurai is connected by roads to
Chennai (472 kms) Madras (472 kms), Trichy (142 kms), Rameshwaram
(139 kms), Kanyakumari (232 kms), Tirunelveli (151 kms),
Kodaikanal (120 kms) and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (136
kms).
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