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Make the rounds of the beautiful temples of Madurai - the Meenakshi Temple included! Madurai is really a pilgrimage town so all activities and things to do are centered around the various spiritual places here.
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The sightseeing is, you guessed..around the various temples.
The grand gopurams of the Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple tower over the city at the heart of which they stand.
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Shopping in Madurai can be fun because of the plethora of options that shoppers are presented with, as there are numerous shops and emporiums to buy cotton handlooms, stone carvings, and jewellery along with silk saris.
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The activities in Madurai naturally revolve around the temples. So do go on a temple tour.
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If you are looking to make a foray out to some places nearby Madurai, try the ones we have listed below.
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When looking out for places to eat at, please be advised that you will only find strictly vegetarian cuisine around the temple complex.
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Interesting festivals in Madurai include the Chitirai Festival in April/May sees the idols being taken around on their chariots in celebration of the divine marriage.
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