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The wonderous Meenakshi Sunareshwarer temple | Dec 19 06'

by Danish a 29 year old male from Norwich, on vacation in Madurai

"The complex includes a 1000 pillar hall and 12 gopura (towers) set into the outer walls which reach a height of 46m and are visible from miles around"

Madurai, although large has a distinctly easy going feel about it despite lacking much in the sense of town-planning. As is typical of much of In... Continue reading »
Temples and chaos | Nov 04 07'

by Smasha a 32 year old female from London, on vacation in Madurai

I had such a good nights sleep on the train from Chennai, that I didn't even realise we had arrived in Madurai the next morning. When I awoke the t... Continue reading »
Temples and touts | Oct 28 08'

by BenandBecks a male traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Madurai

Excerpt from Becks' diary:Wake up in Madurai. Busy city, though not as unbearably hectic as the book made it out to be. It is not really a tourist... Continue reading »
Impressive Hindu Temple Experience | Mar 01 07'

by digitalgypsy a female from Mexico City, on vacation in Madurai

"Es un sito impresionante, por su disenyo, por sus pinturas, su colorido, POR SU DEVOCION EVIDENTE!!!"

Esta fue definitivamente mi parada más veloz!Llegue a Madurai con 2 objetivos en mente: El principal, encontrarme con mi tío. El segundo, ver el Sr... Continue reading »
The incredible temples of Madurai | Feb 07 08'

by Trace & Simon a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Madurai

We jumped on a local bus nice and early from Trichy (escape!) for the 4 hour bus trip to Madurai. The bus trip was the usual hilarious escapad... Continue reading »
Periyar and the Wildlife Sanctuary | Mar 31 08'

by The Ryans a male traveling as a family from San Diego, on vacation in Madurai

"water buffalo, wild boars, deer, monkeys and river otters."

Our next stop in the Western Ghat area of South India was the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and the nearby town of Kumily.The area was mountainous wit... Continue reading »
Trip South with my parents | Apr 30 06'

by Alexandra a 25 year old female from United States, on vacation in Madurai

Well, the SIT program is done...somehow I've finished undergraduate while in India! It's very strange to think that everyone at home ha... Continue reading »
Saree Shopping | Jul 23 07'

by MeganK a 27 year old female from Vancouver, on vacation in Madurai

After a long and vomit filled bus ride, Angela and I arrived in Madurai yesterday afternoon. Madurai is famous for its fabrics and silks and... Continue reading »
Madurai huge temples :: South India | Jan 20 07'

by Adrian B a 33 year old male from Vancouver, on vacation in Madurai

Madarai huge huge massive temple complex! picture is a 1000 wordsso here are 8000 words in my 8 pics! this place was truly massive &am... Continue reading »
Madurai | Dec 17 07'

by Jo Budd a female from Glastonbury, on vacation in Madurai

"a serious looking man stands by the chariot waving a giant peacock feather – presumably for Shiva’s personal comfort!"

Madurai is India at its vibrant and lively best. The fantastic landmark Shri Meenakshi temple complex dominates the city. LP describes it as a ‘rio... Continue reading »