About

Deity: Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) & Sundareswarar (Shiva)

Historic temple complex with 14 gopurams. Center of Tamil culture. Famous for evening ceremony recreating Shiva-Parvati wedding.

Major Shakti

Timings

5:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Darshan Types

  • Regular Darshan
  • Night Ceremony (Palliarai)

How to Reach

Madurai Airport (12 km), Madurai Railway Station (1 km)

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Dress Code

Traditional attire preferred

Accommodation

Hotels in Madurai

Nearby Places

  • Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
  • Gandhi Museum
  • Alagar Kovil