Shikhara Journeys

Planning your visit

Visiting Meenakshi Amman Temple

Tamil Nadu · Rebuilt 16th-17th century, Nayak dynasty (on ancient Pandya site) · dedicated to Meenakshi (Parvati) and Sundareswarar (Shiva)

Getting there

Airport

  • Madurai Airport, Madurai 9.6 km
  • Tiruchirapalli International Airport, Tiruchirappalli 113.6 km

Railway station

  • Madurai Railway Junction, Madurai 0.9 km
  • Kudalnagar Railway Station, Madurai 3.4 km

Bus stand

  • Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai 0.6 km
  • Anna Bus Stand, Madurai 2.2 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb

Festivals: Chithirai Festival · Float Festival (Teppotsavam) · Navaratri

Where to stay

  • Hotel Royal Court 0.8 km
  • Madurai Inhabitants 0.1 km
  • Hotel Sree Sabarees 0.1 km
  • Sree Pothi Raj Lodge 0.2 km
  • Birla Vishram 0.2 km
  • Hotel Sabareesh Plaza 0.2 km

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On the day

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