Madurai
Madurai is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in South India and has long been a centre of Tamil culture. The magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple dominates the historic heart of the city, with its colourful gopurams, sculptural details and enormous ceremonial complex. Madurai's streets, markets and traditional food culture provide an opportunity to experience everyday Tamil life. The city also has important associations with literature, religion and the Nayak period. Evening temple rituals offer a memorable cultural experience. For visitors interested in living traditions, architecture, crafts, food and history, Madurai provides a vivid introduction to the cultural heritage of southern Tamil Nadu.
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