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Madurai
Hotels Near Meenakshi Temple In Madurai
Staying inside the old town puts the temple, markets and food streets within walking distance.
Morning Darshan At Meenakshi Amman Temple
Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai: Darshan Timings and Tips
Gopurams in the first light, the Golden Lotus tank and the thousand-pillared hall at Madurai's great temple.
We entered the Meenakshi Amman Temple soon after it opened, when the corridors were still cool and the crowds thin. The painted gopurams look completely different in the soft morning light.
Good to know
- Phones and bags are not allowed inside — use the counters outside.
- Follow the dress code; shoulders and knees should be covered.
- Don't miss the Golden Lotus tank and the Thousand Pillar Mandapam.
