Madurai, probably over 2500
years old, is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu. Its origin and name emerge from
a misty and lovely legend. In a forest near a lotus pond, Indra, King of Gods,
Worshipped Lord Siva as a Swayambu Lingam. At this hallowed spot, the Pandyan
monarch Kulasekhara built a great temple and clearing the forest, he created
a lotus- shaped city around the temple. On the day the city was to be named,
Lord Siva appeared at the ceremony. As he blessed the land and its people,
divine nectar (Mathuram) was showered on the city from his matted locks. The
city was henceforth known as Madhurapuri. Madhurapuri grew and prospered to
become the capital of the Pandyan Kingdom. It is referred to in the Ramayana
and Kautily's Arthashastra.
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About
Madurai Travel Guide
Madurai, probably over 2500 years old, is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu. Its
origin and name emerge from a misty and lovely legend. In a forest near a
lotus pond, Indra, King of Gods, Worshipped Lord Siva as a Swayambu Lingam.
At this hallowed spot, the Pandyan monarch Kulasekhara built a great temple
and clearing the forest, he created a lotus- shaped city around the temple.
At this hallowed spot, the Pandyan monarch Kulasekhara built a great temple
and clearing the forest, he created a lotus- shaped city around the temple.
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Places
to See
Meenakshi
Sundareswarar Temple,
Koodal
Alagar Temple,
Vandiyur
Kanmoy Tourist Complex,
Thirumalai
Nayak Mahal,
Vandiyur
Mariamman Teppakulam,
Gandhi
Museum,
Thirupprankundram,
Alagar
Koil more....
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Excursions
Vaigai Dam,
Kodaikanal,
Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary,
Megamalai,
Suruli
Falls,
Viraganur
Dam,
Kumbakkarai
Water Falls more....
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