An ancient South India temple town - Madurai in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Athens of the East'.
This epic city was built in the 6th century B.C. on the banks of River Vaigai by a Pandayan king.
Affectionately referred to as the 'Temple Town of South India' - Madurai is a very popular India tour destination.
A city steeped in legend - Tours to Madurai is one of the oldest cities in India.
Synonymous with the Meenakshi Temple, Madurai is a city that boasts of excellent Dravidian temple architecture.
The city has been an important Hindu pilgrimage destination for centuries.
Art lovers, historians, poets, pilgrims and holidaymakers travel to Madurai from different parts of India and the world to admire the architectural heritage of this ancient land.
History
Madurai has a history that is more than 2,500 years old. Founded by Kulasekara, a Pandyan ruler in the 6th century B.C., Madurai has lived on …on the banks of River Vaigai for centuries.
In fact history records indicate that Madurai existed as an important city during the Sangam Period i.e. in the pre-Christian era.
Madurai came into limelight during the period in between 16th and 18th centuries that was when the region was under Nayakar rule.
Tirumalai Nayakar was a ruler who played a significant rule in the history of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The Sangam age or the Golden age of Tamil literature – produced masterpieces way back in the Pre christian era and in early 1st millennium .
Madurai was the seat of the Tamil Sangam or Academy of learning. The entire city of Madurai, is built around the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple – the temple par excellence. Concentric rectangular streets surround the temple, symbolizing the structure of the cosmos.
As early as the 3rd century BC, Megasthanes visited Madurai. Later many people from Rome and Greece visited Madurai and established trade with the Pandya kings.
Madurai flourished till 10th century AD when it was captured by Cholas the arch rivals of the Pandyas.
The Cholas, Pandyas and rulers of Vijaynagar Empire dominated the political arena in Madurai at different points of time in history. The name of Rani Mangamal is unavoidable when one talks about the history of Madurai.
Tourist Attractions
The Meenakshi Temple tops the list of tourist attractions in Tours to Maduraii. The tall spires of this ancient temple tower over the city in majestic grace.
Tour Palamudirsolai, Nuburagangai spring, Vishnu Temple, Koodal Alagar Temple and Mariammam Teppakulam on tours to Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India.
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