
Madurai, Southern India Tour:
A traditional village, Madurai is proud of its 2500 years of heritage. A shopping center since the year 550, Madurai was the capital of Pandya kingdom. Visit Meenakshi Temple is an excellent example of Dravidian architecture, with its bright colors and exquisite carved columns miles. Discover the Tirumala Nayak Palace (built in the style of Indo-Saraceni), Alagare Hills and the majestic Temple Stone, Tirupara kundran.
The Feast of Teppam:
It lasts 12 days and takes place in January or early February, bringing together thousands of pilgrims from all over India. The statues of the deities of Sri Meenakshi Temple-Sundareshwara richly decorated are transported to the sacred pool, where, mounted on rafts, they join the artificial island, before being brought back with much fanfare in Madurai.
Thirumalai Nayak Plalace:
Date of the palace built in 1636 by King Thirumalai Nayak. The palace was largely destroyed; there are now that the court and its portico and pillars of 12m high. The theater is the best preserved. It has a dome height of 25 m above the ground.
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