Madurai is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the Temple City of Tamil Nadu. The magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, with its towering gopurams covered in thousands of colorful sculptures, is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture.
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Meenakshi Amman Temple
Ancient, walled, Hindu place of worship with sacred water tank and colourful, sculpted gate towers.
Arulmigu Koodal Azhagar Temple
Sacred temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, featuring a tower covered with colorful idols.
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Exhibits & artifacts on Gandhi & India's independence movement, with many photos from his life.
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Rajaji Park
Family-friendly place with rides, including a train & ferris wheel, plus an aquarium & food vendors.
Arulmigu Immaiyilum Nanmai Tharuvar Temple
Long-standing Hindu temple featuring carved-stone pillars & multiple statues of deities.
Samanar Hill, Keelakuyilkudi
Sacred hillside known for 1st-century rock carvings & an ornate Jain temple housing painted icons.
Shri Koodal Azhagar Perumal Temple Tower
Pudhu Mandapam