Tourist Places in MADURAI (Tamil Nadu) -Thonducombu Temple: 8 kms. from Dindigul

Thonducombu Temple: 8 kms. from Dindigul. A small village having an ancient temple dedicated to Soundararaja Perumal. Originally known as Talapuri or Talavanam due to the prevalence of Palmyra forest around. The temple looks like an old fortress with a few subsidiary shrines including one dedicated to Andal. It has many interesting pieces of sculpture all round the temple which are worth a study.
Madurai is connected by air, rail and road with many parts of the country. The state bus services operate from the three Bus Stations of the city to almost all the places in South India. All the places of interest are connected by regular bus services. Excellent lodging facilities are available in the city in addition to the choultries founded by Rani Mangammal. Taxis and autorickshaws can be hired for local transport.