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Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic. The Hindu Temple is located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River. This temple was built by Pandyan Emperor Sadayavarman Kulasekaran (1190 CE–1205 CE).
The Meenakshi Temple Complex is literally a city. one of the largest of its kind in India and undoubtedly one of the oldest too. The temple grew with the contribution of each dynasty and victorious manarchs into an enormous complex extending over an area of 65, 000 sq. m. The temple first came into being 2000 years ago and was substantially expanded during the regime of Thirumalai Nayak (1623–1655 AD).
A striking feature of this temple is the astonishing structure known as "Ayiramkaal Mandapam," or the Hall of Thousand Pillars, and each pillar features high, ornate, bold sculptures that look lifelike. From any angle, these pillars appear to be in a straight line, an architectural masterpiece indeed. In the outermost corridors are situated the matchless musical pillars carved out of stones. When it is tapped, each pillar produces a different musical note.

Alagar Temple is situated over the beautiful Azhagar Hills, which is 21km away from Madurai. This temple was constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam temples dedicated to Vishnu.

Alagar Temple covers an area of about 2 acres and has a seven-tiered gopuram. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines.

It is believed that pandyan kings contributed most to the construction of the temple, where the massive tower at the entrance attracts visitors at first sight. Jatavarman Sundara pandyan had beautified the vimana with gold plates during the 13th century. After the pandyan rule, King Thirumalai of the Nayakas dynasty expanded the temple's beauty with many artistic features and kalyan Mandapam.

The kambathadi mandapam, Ardha mandapam, and Maha mandapam—the three halls leading to the sanctum—are situated at varying elevations. The main shrine is an early rockcut temple that has cells that house the sanctums of Murugan, Durga, Vinayaka, Shiva, and Vishnu. All the statues are carved on the wall of the Parankundram rock.

A notable feature of this temple is that the shiva and vishnu face each other in the main shrine, which is considered a rare thing in ancient Hindu temples. There are five sacred water bodies here, namely Saravana Poigai, Lakshmi Theertham, Saniyasi Kinaru, Kasi Sunai, and Sathiya Koopam.

The present Gandhi Memorial Museum of Madurai is a historical building that used to be the palace of Rani Mangammal. It was built around 1670 AD. Spread over an area of 13 acres, this palace presents an example of architectural fineness that allures every visitor.
The Gandhi Memorial Museum in Madurai was established in 1959 as a tribute to the efforts of our father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is one of the five great Gandhi museums in the country and depicts the life of the Father of the Nation and India's freedom struggle from 1757 until 1947. This museum comes under the Peace Museums Worldwide program selected by the United Nations Organization.

Athisayam is a several-acre water amusement park located in Madurai. The water park has sport rides for everyone, from the thrill seeker in you to the more relaxed family attraction. You will enjoy the wide variety of water games and rides. Visit the exciting Madurai Courtrallam to experience the fun. Bring your camera fully loaded, as there is enough food for your cameras in this park.

The park boasts a total of 40 games and 20 water rides. The park also has a 7D theater, an eatery, and a recreation garden for kids.

Samanar Hills, or Samanar Malai, is a hill complex. Located in Keelakuyilkudi village, 15 kilometers from Madurai This archeological treasure lies on the opposite side of Nagamalai Hill and is home to pre historic caves and carvings dating back to around 1 A.D., where Tamil Jain monks lived. Several Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions, stone beds, and sculptures found here demonstrate the strong influence of Jainism on ancient Tamil society. Settipodavu and Pechipallam are the two famous figurines that the hill exhibits. It shows images of Tiruthankaras created by jain monks. Various sculptures of Mahavira, Bahubali, Gomateshwara, Yaksha, and Yakshi with Brahmi inscriptions can be seen at the entrance of the cave and at different points in the vicinity of the cave.
Archaeologists have also found evidence of the existence of a Jain school. Considering the vast depths of knowledge that these historical artifacts symbolize, On the top of the hillock, there are naturally formed rocks that resemble the shape of a crocodile. An enduring fountain can also be spotted on top of the hillock that flows strangely, without any source.