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September 24, 2015 By sastha

Destinations

I left Kovilpatti the next day after the dream visit to Kalugumalai, but not before going to the Shenbagavalli Temple in Kovilpatti town. The temple and the precincts had an air of celebration as it was the Tamil New Year. Lots of families, children in new clothes, traders, a huge Ferris wheel, and all the […]

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Kalugumalai – Jain Abode and Vettuvan Koil – A Photo Documentary

September 16, 2015 By sastha

Destinations

I had previous heard of Kovilpatti and Kalugumalai (eagle’s hill or hill of eagles) in various contexts, but had never been there. I left Madurai and took a bus to Kovilpatti and reached there by 1 pm or so. I took a room in one of the small lodges near the bus stand area and […]

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Azhagar Koil and Tirupparamkunram, Madurai

September 10, 2015 By sastha

Destinations

Alagar Koil, Pazhamudircholai, and NupuraGangai I started early in the morning to Alagar Kovil or Azhagar Koil. Mr Chandrabose was kind to drop me at a point where I can get a bus to this hill temple about 21 km away. On the way, I had a very early breakfast at a roadside eatery called […]

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Thirumalainayak Palace and Gandhi Museum, Madurai

By sastha

Destinations

After the visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple and a quite heavy brunch, I went to the Thirumalai Naicker Palace close by. The legend in front of the palace says: “This palace was constructed during 1636 AD by King Thirumalai Naicker. It is said that the palace was designed by an Italian architect. It is […]

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