Tourist Places in MADURAI (Tamil Nadu) – Places of interest around Madurai: Tiruparankunram

Tiruparankunram: (8 kms.) This place is one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya – Padai Veedugal. It was here that Lord Subramanya married Devayani, the daughter of Indra. On the hill is the rock-cut cave temple. Out of live rock, whole structures are hollowed out complete with pillars ambulatories,… Continue reading

Tourist Places in MADURAI (Tamil Nadu) -Tirumala Nayakan Palace

Tirumala Nayakan Palace: Another place of interest in Madurai from the architectural point of view, is the Tirumala Nayakan Palace, an imposing monument built in the 17th century. It is famous for the stucco work in domes and arches. This Indo- Saracenic building has massive white pillars. The main attraction… Continue reading