- Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple - The town has developed encircling Meenakashi Amman temple built in the Dravidian style.
Every traditional Hindu temple such as Meenakshi temple opens at the crack of dawn with a belief, custom of waking God and Goddess up from their divine rest by classical music with an opening prayer of the beautiful day. At night during the final prayer of the day, God Siva, husband of Meenakshi would typically be carried in a palanquin from his shrine and escorted to his residing place, where Goddess Meenakshi waits in her shrine for her husband to come home. This lively divine procession followed by a piece of music along with a gathering of devotees. Once the God Siva reaches his home, they rest in their bed chamber is made of pure silver.
This daily process of religious action at early in morning is being traditionally named Thirupalli Ezhuchi - wake up prayer
During night it is said to be named, closing ceremony
- Local English-speaking guide
- Transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and Drinks
- Monument Entrances Fees & camera Fees
- Gratuities
Madurai is a historic city located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest known civilizations, with human habitation here dating back to 300 BC. The city is organized around the Meenakshi Temple and is famed for a number of reasons, including historical landmarks such as the Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace. Madurai has been a significant contributor to Indian literature, thanks to its rich and plentiful literary custom. When visiting, one can marvel at the Dravidian-style architecture while making a pilgrimage to the Meenakshi temple. The intelligently positioned pillars outside the temple produce different musical notes when touched.
- Shoes must be removed at places of worship, Dress code is smart casual (Please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended)
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