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- Vaidyanathan BBengaluru, India175 contributionsThe Meenakshi Amman Temple is a must-visit for anyone touring Madurai. The entire structure aisle very beautifully carved and maintained over all these years. Some renovation work is in progress now (Nov 2024) and the scaffolding is covering the beautiful structure.
We visited around 2pm and the temple was closed and it opened only after 3.30pm. The queues were also not allowed as the gates were closed. Even the footwear stand was closed and not accepting the footwear from the devotees. The crowd was thus building up and a big scramble began at 3.30pm when both the footwear stand and the entry gates opened. A eed for the management to look into this to ease the process.
The visit was complete by 6pm with great physical scramble through the queue and the time given in front of the Deity is only for a second to pray. The Management needs to do something about this too.
The two main deities are Lord Meenakshi Amman and Lord Sundareswar.
The 1000 pillar temple too is a must visit place inside. Entry fee Rs.5.
Be prepared to get free physical massage in the crowd.Written 12 November 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. - podrozniczka60New Jersey16,719 contributionsVery informative museum depicting the life and struggles of Mahatma Gandhi. Just 5 weeks ago we visited the Gandhi assassination museum in Delhi and it was our further opportunity to continue to learn more about his life. The museum is partially being renovated so unfortunately that takes away from the whole experience. The entry was free but we had to pay for the privilege of taking any photos, even with a cell phone.
The exhibits “read like a book“ and consisted of well composed and informative photo collages with ample historic explanations, dates, famous quotes and descriptions. They were chronological and engaging.
There were also some Tamil Nadu handicrafts on display .
Like all museums in India so far this one was also “dusty”.
Overall it is a very educational institution and a recommended stop for visitors interested in the history of modern India.Written 10 March 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 temple is situated near Madurai maatuthaavani bus stand. From here take the route to othakadai.
Then take a right turn and go for about 2 KMS. The temple will be on your left side..
The temple complex is huge and it has a very big pond nearby..
Chalkrathaalvaar sannithi is very famous here .Written 15 October 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JANWaikato Region, New Zealand190 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.
- Ypatel12Munnar, India364 contributionsSamanar hills is good place for small picnic with friends and family. View from hills is really good. We have took many memorable pics.Written 19 July 2019This 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.
- 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 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. - 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. - Sudhir RMumbai, India190 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.
- SandeepSaxena-IIPDehradun, India488 contributionsThis is a very old catholic shrine dating to a hundreds of years back! The Roman Architecture is definitely breathtaking!.The sacred heart of church is an amazing place to visit. There are rooms available for stay which is very affordable...The priest is very friendlyWritten 20 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.