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Madurai

Madurai,Tamil Nadu

Madurai

History Of Madurai

Madurai origin and name emerge form the myths of a 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 Pandiyan monarch "Kulasekhara" built a great temple and by 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 was showered on the city form his matted locks. The city was henceforth known as Madhurapuri. Madhurapuri grew and prospered to become the capital of the Pandiyan Kingdom. It is referred to in the Ramayana and in Kautilya's Arthashastra.

Foreign travelers of ancient period also had heard of it. Megasthenes (302 BC), Pliny (77 AD) and Ptolemy (140 AD) wrote references on Madurai. Marco Polo visited Madurai in 1293 AD and lbn Batuta, another Travel writer in 1333 AD.

 

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Madurai,Tamil Nadu

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Madurai, the second largest city in Tamil Nadu, is known for its world renowned Meenakshi Temple. This temple is famous for its intricate carvings and scriptures.


                          			  
                          
Hotels near Madurai

The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai

The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai Madurai (Tamilnadu, India) is a hundred year-old celebrated property is perched atop the Pasumalai hill, amidst 62 acres of landscaped gardens. The hotel offers a panoramic view of the Temple City and the Kodai hills. It is a 15-minute drive from the famous Meenakshi temple and city centre.


Best Price: Rs. per day

Hotel GRT Regency

Hotel GRT Regency Madurai (Tamilnadu, India) is just the right halt for the transiting business person moving between Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka .


Best Price: Rs.0 per day

Hotel Germanus

Hotel Germanus is located in the heart of Madurai (Tamilnadu, India), the city of temples and the home of generous hospitality. The one name that lets you experience it first-hand is Best Western Germanus.


Best Price: Rs.0 per day


  
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