Tours & Activities in Madurai
The city has been described as the "lotus-shaped" city in one of the Tamil publications. Since time immemorial, Madurai has been a well-planned city in terms of road and building construction.
The Meenakshi Amman temple is the central point for the formation of all roads. The Meenakshi Amman temple is one of the largest in India. There is always something going on here: ceremonies, musicians playing, weddings, prostrate pilgrims, festivals, making it an attractive place to spend time and enjoy temple life. The temple is the geographical and ritual center of the ancient city of Madurai and is divided into several concentric quadrangular enclosures contained by high masonry walls. It is one of the few temples in Tamil Nadu that has four entrances in four directions. This temple has four towers, each intricately decorated with thousands of colorful figures. There are eight more towers and a hall with a thousand decorated pillars.
What to remember:
* A dress code is required to enter places of worship
* No shorts or sleeveless tops.
* Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may not be allowed to enter if you do not meet these dress requirements. Exclusions:
* Entrance fee to the Temple.
* Payments for the guide
As the evening draws, the extraordinary ‘Going to Bed Ceremony’ at Sri Meenakshi Temple rises. Each night, the image of Shiva is carried from his shrine to join his consort Parvati, in another part of the temple. This ceremony can be chaotic and noisy, but this is not to be missed if you are traveling to Madurai. Each morning, the image of Shiva is returned to his own place of rest. We will start at the east entrance of the temple, and we will witness the traditional Aarti ceremony that is performed every evening at dusk. The experience wonderfully highlights local culture and religion, in an effort by the participants to find peace. Note: *Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the Temple’s main sanctum area, but they can witness the ceremony from outside. *The beginning time of the ceremony is not precise. It depends on the number of people, temple festivals and the movements of Hindu's astrological constellations.
Dress Code:
* Full pants and shirt with sleeves is required. People wearing Half pants/ sleeveless shirts are not allowed inside the temple.
* Cigarettes, lighters, match boxes, tobacco, chewing gum, cosmetic items are not allowed to take into the temple. Water bottle, purse and small hand bag are allowed to take into the temple.
* Photography/videography is prohibited inside the temple premises.
Exclusions:
* Entrance fee for the Temple
* Tipping for the guide
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Embark on a Sri Meenakshi Temple where many treasures, insights, and stories are waiting. Let a local host show you around and experience this cultural attraction from a local perspective.
Reasons to book this tour :
✓ See Thousand Pillars Museum from a local perspective
✓ Get insights straight from a local source
✓ Explore Sri Meenakshi Temple it with a local.
As a center of Madurai, there's a cultural gem ready to be discovered. Get ready and hit the road with your favorite local and prepare to be amazed.
On this Private Sri Meenakshi Temple tour in Madurai,With so much to see and learn, there's no better way than to have a knowledgeable local by your side. Check out its best-known spots as well as those little details that only a local expert knows about, like Thousand Pillars Museum and Sri Meenakshi Temple.
Embark on an enriching journey where you'll get to know everything about this must-visit attraction with its ins and outs, its incredible history, insights, and fun facts. The more you explore, the more you'll discover why this place is so important to the locals and its cultural relevance.
