Nov 17, 2009 - Tempel trance

Madurai's temple complex is a truly magnificent place and the town around it has all the charms one might dream of in Southern India. ... The Madurai temple honoring Shiva's union with Parvati dates back to the XIIIth century. ... Many a hand has therefore touched its walls and its statues; many a breath of devotion has thereby been exchanged.Madurai's temple complex is a truly magnificent place and the town around it has all the charms one might dream of in Southern India. ... The Madurai temple honoring Shiva's union with Parvati dates back to the XIIIth century. ... Many a hand has therefore touched its walls and its statues; many a breath of devotion has thereby been exchanged....

Apr 8, 2009 - Visit to Madurai

org/wiki/Madurai" target="_blank">Madurai provided us with an excellent break from driving for the middle portion of the day. ... org/wiki/Madurai" target="_blank">Madurai. ... Madurai is home to one of the largest Hindu temple complexes, Sri Meeenakshi-Sundareshwarar. ... As a Hindu religious festival coincided with our visit, the district of Madurai surrounding the temple complex seemed mobbed by throngs of Hindu pilgrims, numerous police, vendors, beggars, auto rickshaws, bicycles, ox carts and the odd wandering cow or two. ... Madurai seems to possess sort of an organized form of chaos which actually seems to function well, given all the variables in the mix. ...

Feb 23, 2009 - Madurai

My first real disappointment of the trip so far has been to get to Madurai, only to discover that the entire Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwarar temple was covered in scaffolding, as it was being painted. ... My only reason for stopping in Madurai had been to visit this colouful temple as images I have seen in pictures (great towers covered in painted gods) are really iconic of southern India. ... This painting work only happens every few years and the temple is due to be ready again early March, so just unlucky with my timing.My first real disappointment of the trip so far has been to get to Madurai, only to discover that the entire Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwarar temple was covered in scaffolding, as it was being painted. ... My only reason for stopping in Madurai had been to visit this colouful temple as images I have seen in pictures (great towers covered in painted gods) are really iconic of southern India. ... This painting work only happens every few years and the temple is due to be ready again early March, so just unlucky with my timing....

Jan 2, 2009 - Madurai

At bus station I sat next to an Indian gentleman w/ family on holiday from Bahir. Spoke very good English and was going to Madurai as well. ... When a bus pulled up w/ at least 3 different scripts on the front and only the word 'Express' in English I asked him if that was the bus to Madurai. ... He said "I do not know as I cannot read any of the writing other than the word Express!" Ha! It was the bus which we proceeded to board and it immediately left (8:50).At bus station I sat next to an Indian gentleman w/ family on holiday from Bahir. Spoke very good English and was going to Madurai as well. ... When a bus pulled up w/ at least 3 different scripts on the front and only the word 'Express' in English I asked him if that was the bus to Madurai. ... He said "I do not know as I cannot read any of the writing other than the word Express!" Ha! It was the bus which we proceeded to board and it immediately left (8:50)....

Dec 9, 2008 - Another temple but dfisappointing

HIGHLIGHTS • Sri Meenakshi Temple • Triumalai Nayak Palace • Gandhi Memorial Palace – bloody closed! DETAIL It’s overcast and cool, just the way I like it! But first a nice cup of chai and then I set off for the Sri Meenakshi Temple.HIGHLIGHTS • Sri Meenakshi Temple • Triumalai Nayak Palace • Gandhi Memorial Palace – bloody closed! DETAIL It’s overcast and cool, just the way I like it! But first a nice cup of chai and then I set off for the Sri Meenakshi Temple....

Jul 29, 2008 - trekcamp in south India

with the help of tribal guides to travel inside forest,with proper permission from forest department,arranging base camp inside forest,safe stay with campfire as gaurdian of the night,trekking can be funl ,with eco friendly materials to use around .with the help of tribal guides to travel inside forest,with proper permission from forest department,arranging base camp inside forest,safe stay with campfire as gaurdian of the night,trekking can be funl ,with eco friendly materials to use around ....

Apr 15, 2008 - Chennai Airport - flight to Madurai 461 kms South

in absence of time to write more, i am happy to report that at the airport the 'graceful statue' and i got to meet, not once, but twice, and i have my photo taken with her - to upload at a later date, when uploading my 'real' photos becomes a possibility. XX Jen Flight south to 'two thousand six hundred years old Madurai' and the Goddess Meenakshi Temple Madurai, Madurai district, Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... The city of Madurai, with a population of 922,913 according to the 2001 census, is the administrative capital of Madurai district. ...

Feb 15, 2008 - Madurai - Getting there

We caught the local bus to Madurai. ... Once we were safely in Madurai, I tried to buy some overnight train tickets to Chennai for this evening. ... This will also give us some more time to explore the temples in Madurai. ...

Jan 25, 2008 - Madurai

So I've managed to pull myself away from the beaches of Varkala and move onto central southern India, an area which is really all about hopping from once ancient Hindi temple to another. My first stop after an overnight train journey is the dust-bowl city of Madurai. ... The train pulled-in at 5.So I've managed to pull myself away from the beaches of Varkala and move onto central southern India, an area which is really all about hopping from once ancient Hindi temple to another. My first stop after an overnight train journey is the dust-bowl city of Madurai. ... The train pulled-in at 5....

Oct 2, 2007 - I Left My Sole in Madurai

The floor of the Sri Menakshi temple in Madurai is scorchingly hot. ... I've seriously burned my feet.The floor of the Sri Menakshi temple in Madurai is scorchingly hot. ... I've seriously burned my feet....

Jul 24, 2007 - Trichy - Madurai (130 km) km 2131

Je reponds qu'il ne me reste que 1300 roupies (de quoi tenir 3 jours environ) et que je peux changer a Madurai sans probleme. ... Je vais manger un repas copieux au restaurant de l'hotel avant de prendre mon bus pour Madurai. ... Je ne fais qu'une etape de nuit a Madurai, pour visiter son fameux temple. ... Mes livres de voyage me previennent qu'il y a des rabatteurs a Madurai et que les chauffeurs d'auto-rickshaw sont de meche avec les hotels. ... Il a fait agreablement doux a Trichy et meme un peu frisquet dans le bus qui m'a conduit a Madurai. ...

Feb 26, 2007 - Madurai - 'Train journey to remember'

Had till 5pm before the train left for Madurai. ... Arrived in Madurai found the hotel ...