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Tourist Places in MADURAI (Tamil Nadu) -Thonducombu Temple: 8 kms. from Dindigul

Thonducombu Temple: 8 kms. from Dindigul. A small village having an ancient temple dedicated to Soundararaja Perumal. Originally known as Talapuri or Talavanam due to the prevalence of Palmyra forest around. The temple looks like an old fortress with a few subsidiary shrines including one dedicated to Andal. It has …

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Tourist Places in MADURAI (Tamil Nadu) -Dindigul Forts: 63 kms. from Madurai.

Dindigul Forts: 63 kms. from Madurai. Of all the forts in South India, no other fort has such colourful past dating back to three centuries as the Hill Fortress at Dindigul. It has survived the rise and fall of various Hindu and Muslim dynasties that held sway over this region …

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Tourist Places in MADURAI (Tamil Nadu) – Tirukoshtiyur:(46 kms.)

Tirukoshtiyur:(46 kms.) A heritage Vaishnava temple and a centre of attraction for pilgrims and visitors. Though it is a Vaishnava temple, it has shrines for Shiva. Subramanya, Vinayaka and Devi. Tradition says that all the gods assembled here in a group Koshti to pray for Maha Vishnu. Thus, it acquired …

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Tourist Places in MADURAI (Tamil Nadu) -Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary: (55 kms.)

Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary: (55 kms.) This is a well known spot for the bird watcher as it abounds in large number of migratory birds during the winter months. It is also an excellent place for picnic.

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Tourist Places in MADURAI (Tamil Nadu) – Suruli Water Falls: (128 kms.)

Suruli Water Falls: (128 kms.) On the way to Periyar Wild life Sanctuary, the river Suruli takes a plunge at this place to form a beautiful cascade and present an enchanting view with the wooded surroundings. This is also a popular picnic spot. This is said to be the best …

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Tourist Places in MADURAI (Tamil Nadu) – Vaigai Dam: (70 kms.)

Vaigai Dam: (70 kms.) This is a beautiful picnic spot on the way to Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary in Kerala. Below the dam a beautiful garden with many artificial fountains has been laid out which will be illuminated during weekends.  

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Tourist Places in MADURAI (Tamil Nadu) – Annamalai Hills: (10 kms.)

Annamalai Hills: (10 kms.) This place has the ancient caves where the Jain monks lived in the olden days. There are a few inscriptions in Brahmi script and some idols of Jain Tirthankaras.

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Tourist Places in MADURAI (Tamil Nadu) – Pazhmudir Cholai: (25 kms.)

Pazhmudir Cholai: (25 kms.) This is also one of the six shrines of Lord Subramanya. According to tradition, it is said that Lord Subramanya offered black berries at this place to his devotee, the famous Avvaiyar, the great Tamil Saint.

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Tourist Places in MADURAI (Tamil Nadu) – Alagar Kovil: (21 kms.)

Alagar Kovil: (21 kms.) Here is the shrine of Vishnu dedicated to Azhagar, also known as Soudararaja Perumal, because of his immense beauty. It is said that Vishnu came down to this place to give away Meenakshi in marriage to Sundareshwarar. The beauty of the temple lies in the exquisite …

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Tourist Places in MADURAI (Tamil Nadu) – Places of interest around Madurai: Tiruparankunram

Tiruparankunram: (8 kms.) This place is one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya – Padai Veedugal. It was here that Lord Subramanya married Devayani, the daughter of Indra. On the hill is the rock-cut cave temple. Out of live rock, whole structures are hollowed out complete with pillars ambulatories, …

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