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Madurai Arasaalum Meenakshi
Meenakshi Temple is the most exquisite example of the Dravidian architecture. It is a master piece and was the center of activity for the promotion of art and culture in Madurai. It is the main attraction of the city and pilgrims come to the place in the search of spirituality and peace. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarer. Meenakshi Amman Temple is located centrally in Madurai and the lotus-shaped city surrounds it completely. It claims the distinction of being the largest and the oldest temple in Madurai. A shrine continuously worshipped since 300 BCE Temple covering an area of 17 acres, the entire Madurai city being built around it. Present structure is believed to have been built in 1600 AD. The tallest temple tower is 51.9 metres (170 ft) high. Madurai was the seat of the Tamil Sangam (or Academy) of learning. Concentric rectangular streets surround the temple, symbolizing the structure of the cosmos. Temple attracts six thousand visitors a day and gets an annual revenue of rupees 6crores. Attained 26th place in the list of top nominees for the new 7Wonders of the World. Madurai , is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Indian peninsula. Madurai is also known as #39;City Of Divine Nectar #39;-Madhurapuri, cultural capital of TN. Legend : Madurai was once called forest KADAMBAVANAM. Once a merchant named Dhananjaya who was passing through the forest, saw INDRA - the king of Gods, worshipping a SWAYAMBHULINGAM under a kadamba tree in ...From:devotionaltamilsongsViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:45More inEntertainment

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