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The
palace of Tirumalai Nayak is about 1 km away from the
temple. This Indo-Saracenic building was constructed in 1523
and was originally four times as large as it is today. There
is no other building in Madurai which can better illustrate
the architectural style of the Nayaks. The
most remarkable part of this palace is the Swarga Vilasam
which served as the audience hall. Its dome which lies
beyond a huge courtyard is a magnificent example of the
engineering skill of its builders, rising as it does to a
height of 20m without support of any kind.
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Open to the public
: 09.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.00 Hrs.
Entrance Fee:- Re. 1/-
Sound and light
shows on the life of Tirumalai Nayak and the story of Silappathikaram(a
Tamil classic) are held everyday.
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Timings
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English :
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18.45 Hrs
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Tamil :
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20.15 Hrs
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Fee :
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Rs 5/, Rs 3/, Rs
2/
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Koodal
Azhagar Temple :
This ancient shrine has Vishnu in sitting, standing and reclining
postures one above the other.
Vandiyur
Mariamman Teppakulam :
The tank has a mandapam at the centre enshrining Lord Vigneshwara.
-The Teppakulam float festival is conducted in Jan-Feb.
The
Gandhi Museum : The
old palace is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.
Timings 10.00-13.00 hrs. and 14.00-17,30 hrs. Ph : 531060
Thirupparankunram
(8 Kms):
One of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya.
Azhagar
Koil: (21 kms.) A Vishnu temple on
a picturesque wooded hill. During the Chithirai Festival in
April/May, Azhagar travels to Madurai for the Celestial marriage.
Pazhamudhirsolai
: About 4 kms. above on the
same hill Lord Subramanya is there.
Vaigai
Dam :
(70 kms.) A popular picnic spot with beautiful gardens.
Kodaikkanal
: (120
kms.) Kodai is a hill station 2130 m above sea level in the Western
Ghats. Wooded hills, pleasant walks, picturesque waterfalls and a
magnificent lake make Kodai one of the most beautiful hill stations
in India.
Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary (Thekkadi) :
(155 kms.) One can view wildlife in its natural habitat. The forests
of this beautiful sanctuary slope down to a man-made lake where one
can see elephant, gaur, sambhar and even tigers which come to the
lake. Season : Oct. to June.
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