The shrine of Meenakshi at Madurai, popularly known as the Meenakshi Temple. The temple, as it stands today, was built between the 12th and 18th centuries. Meenakshi Amman Temple can be entered from any of its five entrances. The eastern entrance is usually preferred, as it opens in front of the Meenakshi Sannadhi (shrine), the reigning deity of the twin-temple. This is the only entrance which does not have a towering gopuram.
MEENAKSHI AMMAN TEMPLE
ALAGAR KOVIL
In Alagar hills lord “Thirumal” is located in the name of “Alagar” and so it is called Alagar hills. This Vaishnavite temple has the unique reputation of the lord’s revelation to the Pandya king Malayathuaja Pandian and Dharma Devashai. The episodes of Alvars have added to the honour of the temple. One hundred and twenty-three vaisnavite hymns describe the glory of the temple. Even in the epic Silappathikaram of the classical epic age, the greatness of the temple is beautifully described.
THIRUMALAI NAYAK MAHAL
Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a 17th-century palace erected in 1636 AD by King Thirumalai Nayak, a king of Madurai’s Nayaka dynasty who ruled Madurai from 1623-59, in the city of Madurai, India. This Palace is a classic fusion of Dravidian, Islamic styles. The building, which can be seen today, was the main Palace where the king lived. The original Palace Complex was four times bigger than the present structure. In its heyday, Tirumalai Nayak Palace at Madurai was considered to be one of the wonders of the South.
SOLAIMALAI (PAZHAMUDHIRSOLAI)
Prasanna Venkatachalapathy temple is a famous Vishnu temple in Gunaseelam. Pilgrims stay here for about 48 days, worship God and partake the prasad from the temple and get relief from their problems. The temple is noted for treating those mentally discarded. There is a rehabilitation center for the patients. They are made to sit in the shrine during the afternoon and night poojas. The Abhishek theertha is spilled on their face.
VANDIYUR MARIAMMAN TEMPLE
Vandiyur Mariamman Temple is located in east of the temple city Madurai, TamilNadu, India. It is dedicated to Mariamman, the Hindu Goddess of rain. It is situated near to the river Vaigai at a distance of about 3 km from the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Temple has its huge pond Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Although Mariammam Shrine is the prime shrine, the temple has pechiammam and vinegar beside the pipal tree. Two dwarapalakis located on the entrance of Mariammam shrine.
YOGA NARASIMHAR TEMPLE, MADURAI
Yanai Malai Yoga Narasimhar (GajaGiri Kshetram). A less known 5000 year old cave temple, Narasimha temple is at the foothills of Yaanamalai Madurai. This temple is a good example for the cave sculpturing during the Pandiya period.