Places of interest Around Madurai

Rajaji Park is a recreation centre maintained by the Madurai Municipal Corporation. Timings Entrance Fee 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m to 9.00 p.m. Re. 1.00 Places of interest Around Madurai Srivilliputhur The Nayak kings constructed the Vatapatrasayi Temple at Srivilliputhur, but its story goes a long way back to the Pandya times, when moved by her devotion, Lord Krishna married the poetess-devotee, Andaal. There are shrines dedicated to Vatapatrasayi (Krishna) and Andaal in this temple, which has one of the most impressive gopurams in the south. Also noteworthy is the temple chariot, which is decorated with carvings from the scriptures. The chariot festival every year attracts a large number of devotees. Palani The temple at Palani is one of the six abodes of lord Subramanya. Dedicated to Sri Dandyauthapani, and the temple is built atop a hill and can be reached either by climbing the steps or using a winch. During the festivals of Panguni Uthiram (during March-April) and Aadi Krithikai (during July-august), devotees carrying a "kaavadi" dance and walk their way up the hill from far and near to the temple. ThirupparankundramSituated on the outskirts, just 8 kms to the south of Madurai Junction, this temple, dedicated to Lord Subramanya, has been a place of pilgrimage through the centuries. This temple is one of the six abodes of the Lord Muruga. Its innermost shrine is carved out of a single solid rock.