Madurai /Thirumalai Nayak Mahal/ Ramakrishna Math/ Samanar Hills/ Kutladampatti Falls/ Athisayam/ Meenakshi Amman Koodal Azhagar

 Madurai

Chennai may be the capital of Tamil Nadu, but Madurai claims its soul. It is second largest district of the state and also known as the Athens of East. It is said that once it was Kadambavanam named forest. The king Kulasekara Pandya cleared the forest and built a temple as a centre of city – Madurai. It is said that lord Shiva had appeared and drops of nectar falls from his hair so it is named Madurai – mathuram meaning sweetness in Tamil. It is developed well as industrial city as well as education city. The city has a number of historical monuments, with Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace being the most prominent. It is called by different names including Madurai such as Koodal, Thirualavai, Naanmadakoodal, Malligai Maanagar.

Places to Visit (Religious)

Meenakshi Amman Temple

Thirumarainathar Temple

Sri Kalamegaperumal temple

St. Mary’s Cathedral Church

Vandiyur Mariamman Temple

Thiruparankundram

Koodal Azhagar Kovil

Non-Religious

Thirumalai Nayak Mahal

Gandhi Museum

Rajaji Children’s Park

Ramakrishna Math

Samanar Hills

Kutladampatti Falls

Athisayam