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State Government to focus on improving medical and heritage tourism. |
Applications invited for International Science Olympiad. |
Mega Book Fair receives excellent public response. |
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Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple, located at the heart of the city, is the most important place of pilgrimage and important tourist attraction for both Indian and international tourists.
The historical evidence of the temple dates back to early A.D. The Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple, is literally a splendid art gallery with each stone, each image breathing the tradition of this ancient - and vibrant culture.
The temple with 1,000 carved pillars, is built with its towering gopurams and rare sculptures. |
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Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple |
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Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple, located at the heart of the city, is the most important place of pilgrimage and important tourist attraction for both Indian and international tourists. The historical evidence of the temple dates back to early A.D. |
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Culture |
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The people of Madurai, are polite, good natured, cordial, friendly and harmonious. They have good respect for tradition. They prefer wearing traditional clothes like Saree and Dhavani. The streets in Madurai are alive through 24 hours. |
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Potential |
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Madurai is a famous textile market place from ancient times. Madurai is said to be awake all the days, with its busy bustling streets. Everything is available from the basic necessities to electronic gadgets.
Chungudi cotton sarees from Madurai has demand all over the country.
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Dances |
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Ballads, folk dances, dramas and songs of Madurai have rich cultural heritage. Madurai is place were “Muthamil Sangam” was created and preserved. It is popularly called as “Sangam Vaithu Tamil Valartha Madurai”.
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Famous People from Madurai |
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Bala is a famous Tamil film Director from Madurai, who has given three different hits continuously from the start of his career itself. His first film “Sethu” was a great hit. |
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