Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai is one among the very few oldest inhabited cities in the world - dating back to the Sangam period of Pre-Christian era. This city derives its name from the divine nectar (Madhu in Sanskrit & Tamil) that, according to legends, was showered from the locks of Lord Shiva!

Originally built around the imposing Meenakshi temple, perhaps the only thing that distinguishes Madurai from other cities may be the mind boggling architectural construction of the temples that conjure an otherworldly image to this city-landscape. Termed as the Athens of the East in consideration with its rich cultural heritage, which it has inherited from the great Tamil era, this second largest city…

Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai is one among the very few oldest inhabited cities in the world - dating back to the Sangam period of Pre-Christian era. This city derives its name from the divine nectar (Madhu in Sanskrit & Tamil) that, according to legends, was showered from the locks of Lord Shiva!

Originally built around the imposing Meenakshi temple, perhaps the only thing that distinguishes Madurai from other cities may be the mind boggling architectural construction of the temples that conjure an otherworldly image to this city-landscape. Termed as the Athens of the East in consideration with its rich cultural heritage, which it has inherited from the great Tamil era, this second largest city of Tamil Nadu is nowadays more known for the production of some of the finest textiles and some best harvests of jasmines flowers in the country.