- Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple - Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple was built by King Kulasekara Pandya (1190-1216 CE). He built the main Portions of the three-storeyed gopura at the entrance of Sundareswarar Shrine and the central portion of the Goddess Meenakshi Shrine are some of the earliest surviving parts of the temple. The traditional texts call him a poet-saint king, additionally credit him with a poem called Ambikai Malai, as well as shrines (Koil) each for Natarajar and Surya near the main temple, Ayyanar in the east, Vinayagar in the south, Kariamalperumal in the west and Kali in the north. He also built a Mahamandapam. Kulasekara Pandya was also a poet and he composed a poem on Meenakshi named Ambikai Malai.
The temple is a major pilgrimage destination within the Shaivism tradition, dedicated to Meenakshi Devi and Shiva. However, the temple includes Vishnu in many narratives, sculptures and rituals as he is considered to be Meenakshi’s brother.
- Complimentary breakfast
- Professional tour guide
- Tea and coffee provided
- Snacks included
- Other Than Inclusions
The specialisation of the walking tour in Madurai is that the tourists start travelling Madurai city at the dawn escorted by one of our team members through the streets of Madurai which has seen hundreds of vagaries preserving the tradition and portraying the modernity. The walking tour is only for two hours from 6 a.m to 8 a.m. While the walking tour, you can enjoy the traditional snacks and breakfast prepared in a hygienic and healthy way.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
