Madurai - மதுரை |
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Madurai is a bustling town with a friendly atmosphere, an absolute must when you are in the south of India. The main attraction for travelers, as for countless pilgrims, is the great Meenakshi Temple. Madurai is home to myriad cultural sites & historic treasures. The list includes various legendary landmarks of Dravidian architecture in the shape of breathtaking temples and museums truly fascinating to be described in words.
The oldest existing city in the Indian Peninsula. Although each of these destinations offer unique attractions, there is one common thread they all share besides being located in Tamilnadu. Namely the fact that all three places are a living testament to the splendors of Indian heritage. BE it religion, history or culture, together they present a bouquet constituting all that India has to be proud of as the world's oldest civiiization. A gently sloping land that lies on either side of the dry Vaigai River, stretching from north-west to south-east.
The oldest existing city in the Indian Peninsula. Although each of these destinations offer unique attractions, there is one common thread they all share besides being located in Tamilnadu. Namely the fact that all three places are a living testament to the splendors of Indian heritage. BE it religion, history or culture, together they present a bouquet constituting all that India has to be proud of as the world's oldest civiiization. A gently sloping land that lies on either side of the dry Vaigai River, stretching from north-west to south-east.
| Type | Tourist Destination, Temple, Palace, Monument, Heritage, Pilgrimage | Region Type | Altitude | 101 m | |||||
| District | State | Tamil Nadu | Region | South | |||||
| Area | 3741.73 Sq.Km | Population as per 2001 census | 25,78,201 | Languages | Tamil, English, Hindi, Sourashtra | ||||
| Temperature & Rainfall |
Summer 37.10 to 25.0 deg C Winter 25.0 to 20.0 deg C 85 cm |
Best Seasons | Throughout the year | Clothing | Tropical | ||||
| Nearby Stations | MADURAI JN MDU | Nearby Airports | Madurai Airport (IXM) | Nearby Places | Kodaikanal | ||||
| STD Code | 0452 | Pincode | 625001 | Other Names | |||||
| Literacy | 79% | Other Langauge Names |
Hindi: मदुराई Tamil: மதுரை Malayalam: മാട്രി Telugu: మదురై |
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