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Private Tour: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple Night Ceremony
Private Tour: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple Night Ceremony

Private Tour: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple Night Ceremony

By GetAwayTours Madurai
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$164 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Madurai is an ancient city that is situated in the South state Tamil Nadu, India. It is the earliest recorded civilisation and there is evidence that there was human settlement here dating back to 300 BC. The town is built around the Meenakshi Temple. It is well known for various reasons one of them being the historical monuments like the Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace. Madurai has also contributed a lot to Indian literature with its rich and abundant literary tradition. On your visit here admire the Dravidian style of architecture as you pay pilgrimage to Meenakshi temple. The pillars outside the temple are erected so cleverly that they one can hear different notes when touching them.

Activity location

  • Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Venmani Rd, Sellur
    • 625002, Madurai, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Venmani Rd, Sellur
    • 625002, Madurai, India

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Private Tour of Madurai City Half day Sightseeing
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 pm
Price details
AU$163.61 x 1 AdultAU$163.61

Total
Price is AU$163.61
Until Fri, 22 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal English Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel Pick-up & Drop
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMonument Entrances Fees & camera Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Shoes must be removed at places of worship, Dress code is smart casual (Please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended)

Activity itinerary

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
The town has developed encircling Meenakashi Amman temple built in the Dravidian style. Every traditional Hindu temple such as Meenakshi temple opens at the crack of dawn with a belief, custom of waking God and Goddess up from their divine rest by classical music with an opening prayer of the beautiful day. At night during the final prayer of the day, God Siva, husband of Meenakshi would typically be carried in a palanquin from his shrine and escorted to his residing place, where Goddess Meenakshi waits in her shrine for her husband to come home. This lively divine procession followed by a piece of music along with a gathering of devotees. Once the God Siva reaches his home, they rest in their bed chamber is made of pure silver. This daily process of religious action at early in morning is being traditionally named Thirupalli Ezhuchi - wake up prayer – Morning Prayer – opening ceremony. During night it is said to be named, closing ceremony – bed chamber ceremony – night ceremony.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMadurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Venmani Rd, Sellur
    • 625002, Madurai, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMadurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Venmani Rd, Sellur
    • 625002, Madurai, India

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