Madurai
Multicolored Madurai...
One of the South India's greatest pilgrimage center situated at the banks of River Vaigai. The jasmine flower plantation is very well known here. This city stands as the third largest one in the Tamil Nadu State.This city is also termed as "Thoonganagaram" in language of Tamil which stands for Sleepless City.
Madurai is one of the India's most ancient cities with a history dating back to the 6th century B.C. It was the capital of the Pandyan empire till the 14th century A.D. Madurai is a thriving commercial centre, well known for its handloom industry and textile mills.Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple is a cluster of gopurams with 11 majestic towers with the main entrance from the east.
Sights at a Glance:
Meenakshi temple, Thirumalainayaka Palace, Gandhi Museum, Alagarkoil and Tiruparankundram.