Madurai

Tamil Nadu·bazaar · crafts

Dried fish being sold at fish market in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Fisheries sector occupies a very important place in the socio-economic development of the country.

Tamil Nadu·temple · hills

Tirupparankundram, a hill five miles southwest of Madurai, is the fourth pilgrimage site of Muruga.

Tamil Nadu·crafts

A butcher chops mutton at his shop in fish market of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Fisheries sector occupies a very important place in the socio-economic development of the country.

Tamil Nadu

Sugarcane for sale in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Sugarcane is grown chiefly in the main season (December - May) in the entire State.

Tamil Nadu·river · temple

Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam is situated at a distance of about 5 km from the Meenakshi Amman Temple. The area of the tank, and the island pavilion with a garden in the center, is approximately equal to the area of Meenakshi Temple.

Tamil Nadu

Fresh organic fruits for sale in Madurai. A variety of fruit on sale at a local market in Madurai. Fruit like apples, oranges, pomegranate, grapes,water melon and more, all fresh from local markets.

Tamil Nadu·temple · architecture

The Madurai temple complex in itself is breathtaking, given the fort like walls pierced with lofty towers, surrounding an area of about 640000 square feet. The Aadi, Chittirai and the Maasi, and Veli streets surround the temple.

Tamil Nadu·architecture · temple

St. Mary’s Cathedral Church is located on the East Veli Street in Madurai. Situated within 2 km towards south-east direction of Madurai Railway Station, this church is one of the oldest Roman Catholic churches in India.

Tamil Nadu·politics · river

Passing by Indian Bank while driving on roads of Goripalayam in Madurai. Madurai is a major city and cultural headquarters in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India.

Tamil Nadu

South Indian woman makes kolam or Rangoli in on the occasion of Pongal Festival in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Kolam or Rangoli is drawn throughout the year in most homes in South India, it is especially significant during Pongal.

Tamil Nadu·temple · architecture

The Madurai temple complex in itself is breathtaking, given the fort like walls pierced with lofty towers, surrounding an area of about 640000 square feet. The Aadi, Chittirai and the Maasi, and Veli streets surround the temple.

Tamil Nadu

Busy streets bustling with people; men in lungis and women wearing Gajras are some of the vignettes from the street life in Madurai. Madurai is widely considered as the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu·livestock

Jallikattu, is a bull taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day.

Tamil Nadu·bazaar · flowers

Flower market where flowers are bought by weight by people who have small stalls where they make garlands, there are also many people making garlands in the market itself.

Tamil Nadu·festival · farmland

Women in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu prepare Pongal, a rice dish, during the harvest festival also called Pongal.

Tamil Nadu·livestock

Jallikattu, is a bull taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day.

Tamil Nadu

Making of a Masala Dosa in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Dosa is a fermented crepe made from rice batter and black lentils. It is a staple dish in South Indian states of Tamil nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana.

Tamil Nadu·river · lake

Panoramic view of a lake in Madurai. Madurai is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu

If you are feeling quite hot - head out to the "Famous Jigarthanda". The Jigarthanda drink out here is amazing. Jigarthanda – Jigar+Thanda literally means cooling the heart.

Tamil Nadu·bazaar · crafts

Fresh prawns and fish being sold at a fish market in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Fisheries sector occupies a very important place in the socio-economic development of the country.

Tamil Nadu·bazaar · crafts

Variety of seafood being sold at fish market in Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Fisheries sector occupies a very important place in the socio-economic development of the country.

Tamil Nadu·temple · hills

Palani or Pazhani , a holy place near Madurai, in Tamilnadu - South India, houses one of the most sacred temples of Lord Muruga and is the third Aarupadai Veedu .

Tamil Nadu·highway

The streets of cities of the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu are very different than say Northern India. Traffic looks better managed and regulated and vehicles adhere to traffic rules.