Madurai temple
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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab i... [read more]
The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab i... [read more] Blog: Madurai temple
Date: December 18th 2005
Hi, The only reason to visit Madurai is the beutiful temple complex, combined of several towers, all covered with coloured statuses. The statutes are over-decorated and kitschy but still, very impressive. I have visited the temple very early, at around 6 AM and it was already full with pilgrims and lots of atmosphere, groups are chanting and praying, women dressed with their saries, men with th ... read more
Date: December 18th 2005
Hi, The only reason to visit Madurai is the beutiful temple complex, combined of several towers, all covered with coloured statuses. The statutes are over-decorated and kitschy but still, very impressive. I have visited the temple very early, at around 6 AM and it was already full with pilgrims and lots of atmosphere, groups are chanting and praying, women dressed with their saries, men with th ... read more
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