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Sri Immayil Nanmai Tharuvar temple
This is a temple where Lord Shiva worships Himself. The scriptures relate the story of Brahmma and Vishnu worshipping Shiva but the temple has the story that Shiva worshipped Shiva Himself. Shiva Himself installed the Linga here. It is firmly...
Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple – Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu temple placed in the holy city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is devoted to Lord Shiva – who is known here as Sundareswarar or Beautiful Lord- and his consort,...
Madurai Vaigai River
The Vaigai is a river in Madurai, Tamil Nadu state of southern India. It originate in the Periyar Plateau of the Western Ghats range, and flows northeast through the Kambam Valley, which lies between the Palni Hills to the north and...
Madurai Sungudi Sarees
Madurai the ancient city in Tamilnadu, India .This is one of the oldest cities in India – and has been on the same spot since 3000 years. Madurai is famous for the gigantic and awe inspirational Meenakshi temple, The temple was built...
Madurai Malli (Jasmine Flower)
Madurai is bounded by several mountains. It is famous for Jasmine Flowers. Jasmine flowers are transported to other cities of India from Madurai. Madurai is well known for its perfumed Jasmine flowers. Jasmine is known as Malli or Malligai...
Madurai idly
Idli is a south Indian savory cake popular throughout India. The cakes are usually two to three inches in diameter and are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. The fermentation process breaks...
Madurai History
Madurai is the third largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and one of the oldest incessantly occupied cities in the world. It served as the capital city of the Pandyan Kingdom. It is the administrative headquarters of Madurai District...
Madurai Jigarthanda Recipe
Jigarthanda is a popular cold beverage in Madurai, Tamilnadu. I had this drink in Chennai at Murugan Idli Shop and I just loved it. I watch them made it step by step but was not sure what was in the bottom of the drink which was tasty. And...
Meenakshi Amman Festival schedule for a year
Festivals are celebrated in this temple throughout the year. Some of the most popular festivals of the temple are Chitra festival, Avanimoola festival, Masi Mandala festival, Float festival, and Navarathri cultural festival.
Month of Thai (January):
The...
Meenakshi and Lord Sundareshwarar Wedding Festival
The Chitra festival is celebrated for 12 days during the Tamil month of Chitrai and begins with the flag hoisting on the first day. On the 8th day the coronation of Meenakshi Amman takes place. On the 9th day the Goddess is taken out in...
