Madurai which is known as “Athens of the east” is located at southern part of Tamilnadu.
The meaning of city Madurai-is fort or walls. The city was surrounded by walls that protected the city from the Aliens. The city was ruled by Pandya kings and Nayakar kingdom. it is also known as “Temple City”. (Plethora of temples)
The city is surrounded by hills namely. Yanaimalai, Nagamalai, Pasumalai (The hills got the names by the shape of the hills Elephant, Snake and Cow respectively.)
The epitome of Madurai is Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple
. The Chitirai festival is important festival which includes Meenakshi Thirukalyanam (ceremonial goddess wedding) and the Car festival.The significance of all festivals celebrated in the city with pomp and splendor is to keep the people of different faiths and castes united.
The salient features of the city are:
1. Inception of Tamil sangh a forum to propagate Tamil , one of the ancient Languages.
2. Abode of culture and heritage …(jallikattu, therottam, Naickar Mahal, Teppakulam)
3. Malligai flower (Jasmine) with sweat fragrance and aroma of Coffee and crispy Dosas, (food item)
4. Health care on par with international standards.. Aravind Eye Hospital founded in 1976,
5. Testimonials to the confluence of religions
6. Venkataraman, a young lad got enlightened as Bagawan Ramana Maharishi.
The quintessence of Ramana Maharshi’s teaching is found in a small booklet called ‘Who am I?’
7. Mahatma Gandhi, the father of nation stripped off his garments and wore Peasant dress Sep 1929.
Highlight of Gandhi Museum is blood stained cloths of Gandhiji is displayed here.
City throbbing with industries is proven by companies like Aravind eye care, Hi Tech Arai Ltd, TVS, Madura Coats, Fenner, Solartis..
Visit Madurai, take memories of Madurai.
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