Madurai

Madurai is an energetic, ancient city on the Vaigai River in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams (gateway towers) of Meenakshi Amman Temple. Covered in bright carvings of Hindu gods, the Dravidian-style temple is a major pilgrimage site. Millions attend the processions and ceremonies of April's Chithirai Festival celebrating Meenakshi and Lord Vishnu. Please note: Kochi Taxi 24/7 offers best affordable and cheap taxi service from Kochi - Cochin, Ernakulam Railway stations and Cochin International Airport to Madurai and its nearby places

Meenakshi Amman Temple

This is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is primarily dedicated to Parvati, known as Meenakshi, and her spouse, Shiva. That makes this temple different than the others is the fact that both God and Goddess are worshipped together. According to the mythology, Lord shiva visited Madurai to marry Parvati and it has been the sacred abode of Goddess Parvarti since her birth. The wonderful architecture of the place is amongst the seven wonders of the world and the construction is highly minute with great art pieces incorporated in the walls and pillars of the temple.

Vaigai Dam

Built over the Vagai River at Andipatti and around 70 km from Madurai on the way to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, this massive dam is a sight to behold. Over the years, it has become a popular picnic spot, especially for group excursions and photo fanatics. It is the central source of drinking and irrigation water for Madurai and hence of great strategic and political importance.

Gandhi Museum