Religious Sites in Madurai
Religious Sites in Madurai, India
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- Prateek GuptaBengaluru, India7 contributionsWe visited the Meenakshi Amman Temple on a Sunday, which is considered an especially auspicious day for worshipping Goddess Meenakshi. The temple was bustling with devotees, all eager to receive blessings on this holy day. However, our experience wasn’t as smooth as we had anticipated, particularly regarding the Speed Darshan ticket we had purchased.
We had opted for the Speed Darshan ticket at Rs. 100 per person, expecting it to expedite our access to the sanctum. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Despite paying for the ticket, the queue for the darshan was incredibly long, extending all the way back to the counter. The wait was so extensive that it would have taken us nearly four hours to reach the deity.
While we were still in the queue, a person approached us and shared that for Rs. 500 per person, we could get direct darshan without any wait. Intrigued, we decided to take this alternative route. The person introduced us to a pandit, who, after receiving the Rs. 500, escorted us inside the temple. Another pandit performed the pooja rituals for us, and we also gave an additional Rs. 1000 to him for his services. He was very kind and took the time to explain the significance of the rituals, answering all our queries with patience. This personalized attention made the experience more fulfilling.
After the darshan, we proceeded to the Sundareswarar Temple, which is part of the temple complex. Here, we were informed that the Abhishek ritual was ongoing, having started at 7:15 AM, and would end at 8:00 AM. The pandit explained that this was a significant ritual, and we could join once it was completed. As the bell rang signaling the end of the ritual, we were allowed to enter.
For this visit, we opted for the Speed Darshan again, but this time the pandit informed us that the procedure would be a bit more involved. We paid Rs. 1500 for the speed darshan, which allowed us quicker access. After the pooja rituals were completed, the pandit encouraged us to make a donation for the aarti, which would be shared among the other pandits involved in the temple's ceremonies. We donated Rs. 500, believing it would support the temple’s religious activities.
Overall, our visit to the Meenakshi Amman Temple was a mixed experience. While the temple itself is magnificent, with its grand architecture and spiritual ambiance, the logistical aspects of accessing the sanctum could have been better managed. The Speed Darshan ticket seemed ineffective, and we ended up spending more for the alternative route. Despite the inconveniences, the temple's divine energy and the rituals made the experience meaningful, and we left with a sense of peace and fulfillment.Written 5 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SweetraUnited States290 contributionsThe museum is very pretty and there’s a bit to see. Your guide can explain everything in detail. It’s too bad that photography is not allowed. The pillars are perfectly aligned no matter which direction you look.Written 25 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TamilAmericanTirunelveli, India122 contributionsIf you have done the usual Madurai Meenakshiyambal temple and Mariamman koil theppakkulam and are still not done with indulging in the cultural heritage, look no further. This secluded temple on the mountain top nearby is the famous deity who gets immersed in the Vaigai every year. Do pay a visitWritten 12 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AKK1959Chennai (Madras), India298 contributionsArulmigu Solaimalai Murugan Temple is a powerful temple, located atop a hill covered with dense forests. Pazhamudhircholai is one among the 6 prominent abodes of Lord Muruga (Arupadaiveedu) in Alagar Hills Reserve Forest around 25 kms away from Madurai.
You have to climb the hill to reach this temple. There is road facility to reach the temple by car / bus / vans as well.Written 26 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sankar GBengaluru, India6 contributionsMadurai is a temple city where you can visit on pilgrimage.
Apart form that you can enjoy the food especially the non-vegetarian that is of true taste of Tamil authenticity. Temperature is quite hot even on winter days. Three days can be spent going around Madurai and explore the beauty of the city.Written 13 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Vaidyanathan BBengaluru, India186 contributionsFrom the internet saw the opening time for Sunday evening was 6. Visited this place on 3rd March 2024 at 6pm and a BIG disappointment awaited us. The Palace was CLOSED and has been CLOSED for some weeks and will remain CLOSED for some more time for some work going on there. But the disappointment is that the authorities have failed to disclose this in the internet and other medium. Saw plenty of people coming and returning disappointed like us. Hope the authorities wake up and keep their information up-to-date for all to see and plan. Photos taken are all from outside only.Written 6 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JANWaikato Region, New Zealand206 contributionsVandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam (temple tank) is a temple pond complex with a man-made island in the middle. This is one of the largest temple tanks in South India. On the island stands Vigneshwara Temple, used for religious ceremonies only.
We went daytime and walked around the entire outside where much was happening. There were many stalls at front and left of the tank preparing you openings after 6 pm. Unfortunately we couldn't be there at evening to see it lit up but imagine it would look quite good.Written 9 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - sridharan2013Bengaluru, India1,248 contributionsTHis ancient temple located at the foot hills of a lovely hillock is part of the arupadai veedu temples for Lord Murugan. This temple is close to Madurai city and can be easily reached. Lots of devotees visit this temple to offer prayers to Lord Murugan. Arrangements have been made to ensure that pilgrims visiting can walk in properly organized lines and have proper darshan and also offer poojas.Written 27 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Hey Pretty!Bengaluru, India19 contributionsWe went to this temple as part of the Yo Madhurai Walk Tour. Its a uphill walk and we went in April with 2 kids aged 10 and 12! but was totally worth it. There is a legend about the fresh water spring here - Noopurgana. The devi darshan was very nice. Beware of monkeys... dont carry anything other than your basic sling bag or bag pack - the monekys are very fast to snatch anything else....:-). Worth the visit and the walk!Written 14 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ananth 727499Tiruppur, India1,516 contributionsThis is one of the very few, rare Shiva temples where lord Shiva and Ambal are seen in the inner karbhagraha of the temple..
In this temple, Lord Shiva and ambal are seen worshipping the shivalingam ..
Like Meenakshi Amman temple, this temple also has Viboothi pillayar sannithi.
Very ancient temples are seen near this temple. Some of them are -
01. Koodal azhagar perumal temple
02. Madhana Gopala swamy temple
03. Sanjeevi Anjaneyar temple
04. Hayagreevar temple
05. Thoguluva trust perumal temple
06. Sri Prasanna Venkatesha perumal temple
07. Balamurugan temple
08. Kannadiyan veerapathira temple
09. Seetha Ramalakshmana Anjaneyar temple..
Do visit all these temples and have Darshan..Written 17 March 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sudhir RMumbai, India201 contributionsPlease make this your top priority - this was home to Ramana Maharshi and this was where he had his first experience of self realization - well maintained by Tiruvannamalai Ramanashram trust although the approach road should have proper directions to guide first-timers.Written 1 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mukta2016New Delhi, India467 contributionsWe went to the ISKCON temple here in the evening for darshan of Lord Krishna. The Lord Krishna's idol is very beautifully decorated. A very peaceful and tranquil place to go to in Madurai.Written 17 April 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ananth 727499Tiruppur, India1,516 contributionsThis temple is at a distance of 20 KMS from madurai Periyar bus stand..
From maatuthaavani bus stand, it is about
7 - 8 KMS..
The main deity Narasimmar is carved in the rocks of the hillside. Very good vibrational place to worship.
Neatly maintained and a must see place for the pilgrimage people..Written 12 October 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - harsha r7 contributionsMr parth a bengali tailor understands English a fabulous person n a very good tailor..132 tailoring shop ...stiched clothes in a day...and a tailor 138 who too is v good for blouse understands EnglishWritten 5 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AKK1959Chennai (Madras), India298 contributionsPathinettampadi Karuppanna Swamy Temple is situated in the foot hills of Azagar Malai Reserve Forest range. This is a very powerful place of worship and one can feel the vibrations prevailing there.
Karuppanna Swamy is the Guardian lord of Alagar malai - 18am padi ( 18 Steps) Karuppasamy. There is a huge temple gate which is worshipped in all the normal days. The Door is decorated with huge quantity of Sandalwood paste. Behind the gate is the large 18 granite Steps leading to the temple. These Steps are worshiped. The gate is opened only two days in a year.
As Karuppanna Swamy is the guarding the temple, long Aruvals ( a type of long sickle with a knife-like scythe-handle - tool and a weapon ) are offered to the God.Written 26 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
