| Places around Madurai |
| Courtallam |
| The 'Spa of the south', Courtallam (Kutrallam) situated at an elevation of about 167 m in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu. Chittar River, the Manimuthar River, the Pachaiyar River and the Tambaraparani River are the main rivers that originate here. |
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| The temple located here is dedicated to Lord Thirukutralanathar (Siva). During the period June to September in every year thousands of tourists from far and near visit this place. Medicinal properties are present in the water of waterfalls. |
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| Courtallam is 5 Km from Sengottai, 6 km from Tenkasi, 40 km from Tirunelveli, 137 km from Kanniyakumari and 112 km from Thiruvananthapuram, 64 km from Rajapalayam. |
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Some of the water falls in coutrallam are Chittraruvi , Shenbaga Devi Falls, Thenaruvi (Honey Falls) , Aintharuvi (Five Falls) , Pazhathotta Aruvi, Puli Aruvi, Pazhaya Courtallam, Puthu Aruvi.
Temples around coutrallam are Kutralanathar Temple (Courtallam), Kashivishwanathar Temple (Tenkasi), Kumaran Temple (Ilanji), Thirumalai Kumarasamy Temple (Tirumalai koil), Shenbaga devi Temple (Senbagadevi), Anjaneyar Temple (Krishnapuram), Thoranamalai Temple. |
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| Gandhi Museum |
| Gandhi Smarak Nidhi is responsible for construction and maintenance of Gandhi Memorial museum at Madurai.
Gandhi memorial museum contains paintings, sculptures, Gandhian quotations, articles of village industries and Khadi crafts - a fine exhibition of South Indian village industries and handicrafts associated with Gandhiji. |
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| The museum is divided into 5 sections. First part 265 pictures displaying the history of the Freedom Movement. Second has a selection of handicrafts donated by the nearby states of Kerala, Mysore, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Third is a Pictorial Gallery displaying the biography of Mahatma Gandhi with quotations, paintings and photos.
Fourth is the Hall of Relics preserved some of the original personal belongings of the Great Leader. Fifth section is the Khadi and Village Industries Section which is situated in the ground floor. |
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| Kodaikanal |
| Most popular and beautiful hill resorts in India is Kodaikanal. Stands amidst sylvan beauty on the southern crest of the upper Palani Hills near Madurai Kodaikanal is unique rows and rows of silky pine trees sloping down to clear, cold streams, spectacular views which suddenly disappear in foamy mist. With its rocks, woods, lovely lake and bracing air, Kodaikanal is an ideal hill resort for the tourists. The town of Kodaikanal sits on a plateau above the southern escarpment of the upper Palni Hills at 2,133 meters (6,998 ft), between the Parappar and Gundar Valleys. |
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| Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant Park, Coaker's Walk, Bear Shola Falls, Green Valley View, Shenbaganur Museum of Natural History, Pillar Rocks, Guna caves, Silver Cascade, Dolphin's Nose, Pambar falls, Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple are some of the important places in and around Kodaikanal to be seen. |
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| Kumbakkarai Water Falls |
| The scenic waterfalls of Kumbakkarai is an ideal tourist destination and base camp for trekkers venturing into the hills of Kodai. Charming waterfall falling from a height of 87ft is the pristine beauty of the Kumbakkarai hills is highlighted and offers a breath taking view of the surrounding nature. Near the spot a 500 year old temple dedicated to Goddess Thadagai Nachiamman, is located. Amusement park Sirumalai is located around 7kms from the falls. sLocated around 105 kms from Madurai, 6 kms from Periyakulam and 35kms from Periyar bus stand on the way to Kodaikanal. |
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| Mariamma Teppakulam |
| About 5 km from the Meenakshi Amman Temple Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam is situated. In South India Mariamma teppakulam is one of the largest temple tanks and gets water supply from the Vaigai River. Vinayakar temple situated right in the middle of the tank dedicated to Lord Vigneshwara. |
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| Float festival, is celebrated in the Tamil month of Thai in the premises of the tank Mariamman Teppakulam. The deities of the temple come down to the tank in colorful floats, presenting a mesmerizing sight. Pilgrims across India come to Madurai to participate in the festival. |
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