List of tourist attractions in Madurai

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This is the list of tourist attractions in Madurai, a city in Tamil Nadu state of India:[1]

* Meenakshi Temple
* Aayiram Kaal Mandapam or Thousand Pillared Hall
* Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
* Kallazhagar temple
* Thiruparankundram Murugan temple
* Koodal Azhagar temple
* Pazhamudircholai
* Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
* Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai
* Thiruparankundram Dargah
* Vaigai Dam
* Samanar Hills
* Kutladampatti Falls
* Athisayam

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Tourist Places". Madurai District, Government of Tamilnadu, India. Retrieved 4 March 2023.

## Gallery[edit]

* An aerial view of the compound of Meenakshi temple from the top of the southern gopuram, looking north.

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