Madurai, India

Madurai, India

Madurai India

The city of Madurai is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, serving as the administrative headquarters for the Madurai District. It ranks as the third largest city and the second largest municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu. Situated on the banks of the Vaigai River's mouth, Madurai has been a significant settlement for two thousand years, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities globally. Madurai boasts a rich cultural heritage, marked by notable landmarks like the Meenakshi Amman Temple and the Tirumalai Nayak Palace. Another major tourist attraction is the Tirukalyanam festival, also known as the Chittirai festival, which takes place over ten days in April-May and draws in a million visitors each year.
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Madurai (IXM)