Location: Madurai, Tamil Nadu Built By: Kulashekarar Pandyan Architectural Style: Dravidian Dedicated To: Meenakshi (Goddess Parvati) and Sundareswarar (Lord Shiva) Tradition: Shaivism Major Festival: Tirukalyanam Festival / Chithirai Thiruvizha Madurai Meenakshi Temple Temple Structure The temple occupies a huge area in the heart of Madurai as ...
Pondicherry is a famous city in Puducherry, one of the Union Territories of India. Pondicherry was named after Puducherry which originated from Putucceri, which translates to ‘new town’ in Tamil. It is located in the South-eastern coast of India and ...
Thaipoosam is a festival celebrated on the full moon day or purnima of the Tamil month of Thai by Tamil and Malyali communities. It is known as Thaipooyam in Kerala. It is not only celebrated in India, but is also ...