MADURAI:- Energetic and Ancient city of meenakshi


Madurai is an Energetic and Ancient city of Tamil Nadu (south of india).Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorfull gopurams (gateway towers) of Meenakshi Amma Temple.When i reached madurai Railway station time was almost 4:00 morning and whether was so calm and beautiful, I felt very positive energy. I read about madurai that this city never sleep and when i see street really i was saw city was really woke up and city is so beautiful. Near railway station have taxi stand, Then i took Taxi to my hotel, that taxi driver is good man and he helped me, He told me some interesting fact about madurai. But few taxi driver try to cheat you,careful from cheater they ask you for extra money, you need to bargain with them. I reached my hotel in 30 minutes and in  these 30 minutes i tried felt mudurai, I understood in these 30 minutes that this is very pure soul people of this city is very friendly and helpful, i felt old culture of india. This place is my 2nd  favourite place after "VARANASI (kashi and banaras)".I like smell of madurai. Smell of city is very important for me and i feel any place from its smell. i am falling in love with this city.

 I felt that i had past relation with this place. soul of madurai is so pure,food was very good very safe place in fact i walk on street at 12;30 in night. In this city you will  not feel alone, you always feel that some one near you and always walk with you. and most important for me. Madurai is clean and calm city.
madurai is famous for its history,temple and architecture.Madurai is also an important transit point for travelers bound south and also a local commercial hub.
  

HISTORY AND INTERESTING FACT:

Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. This city was the capital of the Pandyan kingdom - initially at Korkai, around 600 BCE and later moved to Koodal (the present Madurai) during the reign of Nedunj Cheliyan I.Madurai is famous for its temples built by Pandyan and Madurai Nayak kings in the Dravidian style of architecture. It is also one of India's most outstanding Hindu pilgrimage centres. Madurai is also called City of Junctions (Koodal nagaram), City of Jasmine (Malligai maanagar), Temple city (Koil maanagar), City that never sleeps (Thoonga nagaram) and City of four junctions (Naanmada koodal).


The city has been in existence since about 4th century B.C and is mentioned in ancient texts of Greeks, Romans and Arabs. The Meenakshi Amman temple situated in the heart of the city is famous, and there are a number of temples in and around the city. 
The Pandyan King Kulasekarar built a great temple and created a lotus shaped city around the temple. On the day the city was to be named, as Lord shiva blessed the land and its people, divine nectar (Madhu) was showered on the city from his matted locks. This city was henceforth known as Madhurapuri. Madurai is famous for Jasmine Flowers. 
Madurai was on the map of global travel before thousands of years when Alexander visited India in the 3rd century BC. History says, Megasthenes, the ambassador of Selucus, had toured Madurai during his travels in India, of which reference is found in his account, “Indika”. According to the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, the Pandya Kings used to rule in Madurai.
According to leading historians, Madurai was a thriving commercial city with trading opportunities. The city was a rich source of gemstones, pearls and spices which attracted overseas traders from Indonesia, China and Rome to hit the shores of India, and trade in those goods. 

Meenakshi Tirukkalyanam is the biggest festival that the city celebrates for ten days in April or May. Held in commemoration of Lord Vishnu’s arrival to attend the celestial wedding of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar in the city, the festivity fetches more than 1 million visitors.

Madurai is also famous for Jallikattu, a bull-taming sportwhich is held during the Pongal Festival celebration in the month of January. A historic tradition for ages in Tamil Nadu, the bull-taming sport is played in the city and the suburbs. A specific breed of bull is bred especially for this event every year. According to the legends of Tamil Nadu’s Classical period, the game used to be held to help women choose husbands from among the participants.

Madurai is a hub of the Dravidian art and culture in not only Tamil Nadu but south India. Being a witness to the evolution of Carnatic music from the 16th century, the city boasts a rich legacy of musicwhich famous Carnatic musicians have contributed to over the years.

 INTERESTING PLACES :

  • Meenakshi sudareshwara Temple.
  • Koodal Alagar Temple.
  • Thiruparankundram Temple.
  • Alagar Temple.
  • Pazhamudhir Solai Temple.
  • Thirumalai Nayak Palace.
  • Thiruppakankundram.
  • Gandhi museum.
Location: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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