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Madurai India Travel Guide
Madurai, one of India’s oldest cities, boasts of a history dating back to Sangam period of the pre-Christian era. It was home to the ancient Tamil Sangam (The Academy of Tamil Learning), and hosted the literary conclave that produced the first Tamil epic Silappathikaaram and other literary masterpieces. Megasthenes, the ancient Greek diplomat and envoy to India in 3rd century BC, had written in glowing terms about Madurai in Indica, his much celebrated account on India. Madurai reached its height of glory during the rule of the Cholas, and finally the Pandyas in the 13th century
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Madurai’s economy was chiefly agrarian.Nowadayas with the upcoming software companies Madurai may well be ahead and get back to its growth path. Textiles and tourism contribute significantly to the local economy. Madurai is famous for "Sungadi", a fine-count, zari-bordered, fabric painted cotton saree. However, in the past few years, overt dependence on monsoons, and international competition and cheaper imports have dented the performance of agriculture and textile sectors respectively. Madurai has a thriving flower industry, Jasmine in particular. "Madurai Malli" Jasmine is well known across tamilnadu and beyond for its enchanting fragrance. The cultivation of jasmine is done at the foothills of Kodaikanal near Madurai, with its red soil which retains water. The flowers are in good demand in other parts of India like Salem,Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata and Hyderabad. They are also exported to Middle East and Singapore where they are mostly used in perfumes. Submitted by G.Vignesh from Banglore Madurai Latest Traveler Activity
Food
Food is not a problem in Madurai. The restaurant at Taj garden retreat is one other place you have to visit, situated on a hill overlooking the temple city. It’s the only angle from where this city looks clean. You get awesome continental food. Told you food isn’t a problem. You have other restaurants in 3-5 star hotels. Taj being the only ***** hotel in this city. When you in the Meenakshi temple, hajeemoosa, and Taj Garden Retreat, you feel outta ... more
shopping
You get the finest 100% silk materials to 100% cotton materials, pure fancy silk sarees to branded indian garments. one stop shop for all if you stopping at Madurai. And this is one place to see, if you are in madurai and have nothing better to do, visit hajeemoosa. It's the oldest store in this one of indias oldest cities, established in 1878. It has fixed prices and gives the worth of every penny. Feel confident when you buy something from hajeemoosa. ... more
The Finest Luxury Hostel in Madurai
International Boutique Hostel in Madurai, India - Dormitories & Deluxe rooms are available for rent.Elements hostel is the most Luxurious, affordable, safe and comfortable place to stay in Madurai for Backpackers and any other kind of travelers.For More details visit us at http://www.elementshostel.com/madurai. Elements Hostel, No.642,KK Nagar, Opp to Hindu Office, Madurai-625020. TN,India
The great Meenakshi Temple
THE DETAIL MAP OF MADURAI AND THE DIRECTION TO GO TO RAMANATHAPURAM ,MANTAPAM, TO RAMESWARAM. |
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