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Madurai - Ancient Temples Tour
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Venmani Rd, Sellur, Madurai 625002 India
Meenakshi Amman 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 (open time: 5 am to 12.30 pm and 4 pm to 9.30 pm). Meenakshi Amman Temple is the ninth-tallest gopuram (170 ft) in the world, built during 1623 to 1655 CE and known to host an estimated 33,000 sculptures, And the notable 'Thousand Pillared Hall', each pillar portraits the Dravidian deities, just outside this hall, towards the west, are the Musical Pillars. Each pillar, when struck, produces a different musical note (use audio guide to learn more details are below).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Alagarkoil Temple and Shrine, Solaimalai Hill, Madurai 625001 India
Alagarkoil (6th - 9th Century) is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Kallazhagar and his consort Lakshmi as Thirumamagal
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Koodal Azhagar Temple, Perumal Koil Sannathi Street Opp Periyar bus stand, Periyar, Madurai 625001 India
3rd Century Temple
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pazhamudhir Solai, Near Alagar Koil Temple, Madurai India
One of the six important abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Lord Muruga
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Thiruparankundram Shri Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram, Tamil Nadu 625005, India
Visit to Thiruparankundram is the first among the six abodes (Arupadai Veedu Temples) of Lord Murugan. This is the place which is associated with the divine marriage of Lord Murugan with Goddess Deivanai and so it is considered as a sacred place for marriages.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Near Meenakshi Temple, Madurai India
Optional (if you wish you can also visit this attraction)
Duration: 40 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Venmani Rd, Sellur, Madurai 625002 India
Meenakshi Amman 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 (open time: 5 am to 12.30 pm and 4 pm to 9.30 pm). Meenakshi Amman Temple is the ninth-tallest gopuram (170 ft) in the world, built during 1623 to 1655 CE and known to host an estimated 33,000 sculptures, And the notable 'Thousand Pillared Hall', each pillar portraits the Dravidian deities, just outside this hall, towards the west, are the Musical Pillars. Each pillar, when struck, produces a different musical note (use audio guide to learn more details are below).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Alagarkoil Temple and Shrine, Solaimalai Hill, Madurai 625001 India
Alagarkoil (6th - 9th Century) is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Kallazhagar and his consort Lakshmi as Thirumamagal
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Koodal Azhagar Temple, Perumal Koil Sannathi Street Opp Periyar bus stand, Periyar, Madurai 625001 India
3rd Century Temple
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pazhamudhir Solai, Near Alagar Koil Temple, Madurai India
One of the six important abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Lord Muruga
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Thiruparankundram Shri Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram, Tamil Nadu 625005, India
Visit to Thiruparankundram is the first among the six abodes (Arupadai Veedu Temples) of Lord Murugan. This is the place which is associated with the divine marriage of Lord Murugan with Goddess Deivanai and so it is considered as a sacred place for marriages.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Near Meenakshi Temple, Madurai India
Optional (if you wish you can also visit this attraction)
Duration: 40 minutes
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Round-trip private transfer
- Fuel surcharge
- Driver
- Gratuities
- Parking Fees
- Bottled water
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Special Darshan Fees
- Entry/Admission - Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Shoes must be removed at places of worship, Dress code is smart casual (Please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended)
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
