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Meenakshi Temple and Hall of Thousand Pillars Walking Tour-Two Hours (Tour Starting time is Customizable)

Duration: 1h and 45min
Languages: English
Registered on September 17, 2019

Hello! My name is Dhanabalan and I have been a tour guide in Madurai for the last 11 years. I am especially passionate about the history of Madurai and the different walks of life in this city where I was born and raised. I also enjoy meeting and learning from the people I meet while guiding. I pride myself on offering interesting and informative tours to my clients, and I really look forward to showing you around the city. Don't hesitate to contact us if you want to customize any tour. Please just ask, and together we can create the perfect trip for you with combination of places in Madurai.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

The city has been described as the 'lotus shaped' city in one of the Tamil literatures. Since immemorial times, Madurai has been a well planned city in terms of construction of roads and buildings. Meenakshi Amman temple is the centre point for the formation of all the roads. The Meenakshi Amman temple is one of the largest in India. Something is always happening here – ceremonies, musicians playing, weddings, prostrating pilgrims, festivals – making it a compelling place to spend time and enjoy temple life. The temple is the geographic and ritual centre of the ancient city of Madurai and divided into a number of concentric quadrangular enclosures contained by high masonry walls. It is one of the few temples in Tamil Nadu to have four entrances facing four directions. This temple has four towers each intricately decorated with thousands of colored 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 allowed. 
  •  Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and   women. 
  • Guests may not be allowed to enter if you fail to comply with these dress requirement. 
  • All kind of electronic items are not permitted to carry into the temple.
  • Tour Starting time is customizable. We could start the tour between 7 am to 9.30 am , if the guests not able to come at 7.15 am .


Exclusions:


  •  Entrance fee at the Temple


  •  Tipping for the Guide


Promotional Video  ( Courtesy :  Tamilnadu Tourism )


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgK7NnHizgY&t=16s

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    S Chitrai St, Valaiyal Kadai, Madurai...
    S Chitrai St, Valaiyal Kadai, Madurai Main, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001, India
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    SPS TIFFINS, (Near South Entrance of Meenakshi Temple) S Chitrai St, Valaiyal Kadai, Madurai Main, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001 Map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/tBMn3dcLQUgEet47A

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    Entrance not included
    Meenakshi Amman Temple

    To Explore into the Temple.

  • 2
    Entrance not included
    Thousand Pillars

    The thousand pillar mandapam is regared as the 'wonder of the palace'. There are around 985 beautifully decorated columns. Each pillar is beautifully sculptured and presents the glory of the Dravidan sculpture. This hall also houses a Temple Art Museum, where you can see icons, photographs, drawings, etc., exhibiting the 1200 years old history. Other than this mandapam there many smaller and bigger mandapams in the temple.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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