About Madurai
To pay obeisance at the world famous Meenakshi Amman temple, thousands of devotees rush to Madurai, the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu. The Thousand Pillar Mandapan hall of the temple is a piece of ancient Indian architectural genius. Other attractions include Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam - a temple dedicated to Lord Vigneshwara, sound and light shows at Tirumalai Naik palace and the Gandhi museum. The most renown Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary (popularly known as Periyar Wildlife Santuary) on the outskirts of Madurai is a real surprise for visitors to the holy city.