Tour to Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal & Gandhi Museum

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Stop At: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Venmani Rd, Sellur, Madurai 625002 India

Meenakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to Parvathi, lord Shiva's wife. Built during 1623 to 1655 CE and known to host an estimated 33,000 sculptures, it was one of the top 30 nominees of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World'. 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. Opening Hours: 06:00 to 12:30 and 16:00 to 21:00 Temple Art Museum-1000 Pillar Hall Opening Hours: 07:00 to 12:30 and 16:00 to 20:00

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Near Meenakshi Temple, Madurai India

Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, which was considered to be one of the wonders of the South. During 17th century Madurai had been a major trading centre which was visited by the Portuguese, Dutch and other Europeans. As such the king employed all these people and an Italian architect to design this massive palace. The design of the palace includes the architecture of Dravidian, Islamic and European style. The palace includes a grand courtyard surrounded with massive circular pillars and a throne room, covered by a dome that is 60 - 70 ft high. Open Hours : 09:00 to 13:00 and 13:30 to 17:00 (Holiday on Government Holidays)

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gandhi Memorial Museum, Tamukkam, Madurai 625020 India

Gandhi Museum, here you can view the galleries which are divided into three major sections, viz., “India Fights for Freedom”, “Visual Biography of Mahatma Gandhi” and “Relics and Replicas”. Also vist Philatelic Gallery on Gandhi is functioning in the ground floor.

Working Hours: 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:45 (Holiday on Government Holidays)

Duration: 1 hour