Madurai
(p.naga prasad)
Madurai Madurai is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu, after Chennai and is one of the oldest cities in India, over 2,500 years old. Madurai is situated on the banks of the Vaigai River. The city evokes the glory of a bygone era. A land so soaked in history that every sculpture in every temple tells a story. A city with marvellous monuments, places of worship and a fine blend of tradition and modernity. Come to Madurai to travel down the stream of time. Reference to Madurai is made in the Indian epic Ramayana and Kautilya's, Arthasastra, making it one of the oldest cities in the country. Like many other places in Tamil Nadu, Madurai has a legend. It is said that the Pandya king Kulasekara built a great temple in a big city for Lord Shiva.On the day when the lotus city built by the king, was to be named, Lord Shiva himself, happy with his devotee's gesture, made his divine appearance and showered the nectar from his matted locks and all over the city. This gave the city the name Madhurapuri (Madhura means nectar) which became the capital of the Pandya Kingdom.The city's visitors list include Marco Polo, who visited this city in 1293 AD.
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