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The tank is 1000 feet in length and 950 feet in width. The tank's center is home to a mandapamcum Lord Vigneshwara temple. This is where Thirumalai Neicker, the king, excavated the soil for the bricks needed to build his palace, Thirumalai Mahal. Now, the pit formed from this is called tank. It is roughly equal to the Meenakshi Amman Temple which was constructed in 1645 A.D. This is Tamil Nadu's biggest tank.
The Hindu god Vishnu is honored at the Koodal Azhagar temple in Madurai in South India's Tamil Nadu. The temple was built in Dravidian architecture and is honored in the Divya Prabandha. This early medieval Tamil canon, which includes Azhwar saints, celebrates the temple's construction. It is one among the 108 Divyadesam that Vishnu is worshipped. The temple is surrounded by a granite wall that surrounds it, and all its shrines are enclosed within it. The gatweay tower, a five-tiered Rajagopuram, is part of the temple's five-tiered structure. It is believed that the temple was originally built by the Pandyas. Later additions were made by the Vijayanagar Nayak kings, who ordered pillared halls for the major shrines of this temple in the 16th century.
Temples, monuments and ancient cultural wonders abound in Madurai. It is even called "The Athens of the East". Madurai's Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is one of the greatest architectural marvels of India. Madurai Meenakshi temple attracts six thousand visitors a day and gets an annual revenue of rupees sixty million. It attained 26th place in the list of top nominees for the new Seven Wonders of the World. Madurai is firmly anchored in Tamil literature and tradition.
Thirumalai Nayak palace is a 17th century palace built by King Thirumalai Nayak in 1636 AD. He was a king of Madurai's Nayaka Dynasty and ruled Madurai between 1623-1659 in Madurai, India. This palace is a blend of Rajput and Dravidian styles. This building can still be seen today. It was once the main Palace where the king lived. The original Palace Complex was four-times larger than the current structure. Tirumalai Nayak Palace in Madurai was one of the South's most famous wonders. This palace is located 2 km east of Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Gandhi Memorial Museum was established in 1959. It is a memorial to Gandhi and is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is also known as Gandhi Museum. It also contains a portion of Gandhi's blood-stained clothing when he was assassinated in the hands of Nathuram Godse. It also contains a letter that Gandhi wrote to Narayanan Sathsangi, Devakottai. This museum also preserves a congratulatory note that Gandhi sent to Subramania Bharati, freedom fighter and poet. Another fascinating letter is that of the Mahatma to Adolf Hitler, addressed as "Dear Friend".
Tirupparankunram Murugan temple is a Hindu temple, and one of Six Abodes of Murugan. It can be found at Tirupparankunram. It is believed that the temple was built using rock-cut architecture. According to legend, it is here that Murugan killed the demon Surapadman. He also married Deivayanai (the divine daughter of Indra the king of heaven), and worshipped Shiva there as Parangirinathar.
Presenting an interesting sightseeing choice, Former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam House is which has now been converted into a museum is a place worth visiting. Kalam House is undeniably one of the most popular places to see in Rameshwaram. It is situated on Mosque Street. This house is the place where Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, one the most popular president of India and one of the greatest scientists that India has even produced, had lived as a child. He was raised along with his brother here, by parents Jainulabdeen, who was a boat owner and Ashiamma, his mother. Popularly known as Kalam house, it is place worth visiting during a Rameshwaram Tour.
The "floating stones" associated with Rameswaram are often connected to the Hindu epic Ramayana and the construction of the bridge between Rameswaram and Sri Lanka by Lord Rama's army. According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama, with the help of his army of monkeys and bears, built a bridge, often referred to as "Rama Setu," to reach Lanka (modern-day Sri Lanka) in search of his kidnapped wife, Sita.Legend has it that the stones used in the construction of this bridge had special properties, and they floated on water. Some local beliefs and stories describe these stones as unique and miraculous due to their ability to stay afloat.
Dhanushkodi, a abandoned town on the southern tip of Pamban Island in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is located. It is located to the South-East Pamban, about 18 miles (29km) west of Talaimannar, Sri Lanka. It was devastated by the 1964 Rameswaram Cyclone and is still uninhabited.According to Hindu mythology, Dhanushkodi is believed to be the place where Lord Rama built a bridge, commonly known as Rama Setu or Adam's Bridge, to reach Lanka (modern-day Sri Lanka) in search of his wife Sita. The town is said to have derived its name from the Sanskrit words "Dhanush" (bow) and "Kodi" (end), referring to the end of Lord Rama's bow.
The bridge was damaged during the 1964 Rameswaram cyclone and required extensive repair work.[4] The adjacent road bridge was opened in 1988.[1][5] In 2009, further strengthening work was carried out on the bridge under the supervision of E. Sreedharan to enable it to withstand heavier freight trains.[6][7] On 13 January 2013, the bridge required repair work to the piers after suffering a minor damage from a naval barge.[8][9] In 2016, the Ministry of Railways sanctioned ₹25 crore (US$3.1 million) to replace the existing 65.23 metres (214.0 ft) long rolling type span with a 66 metres (217 ft) long single truss span which could be opened automatically.[10] In December 2018, train movement was halted to carry out repairs when a fissure was noticed on one of the spans and rail movement on the bridge was restored in March 2019.
Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Kodaikanal, Silver Falls is a nature lover's haven, casting a spell with its cascading silver threads of water. As you venture into the pristine surroundings, the gentle sound of the falls harmonizes with the symphony of chirping birds, creating a tranquil escape. The well-maintained trails guide you through the verdant landscape, offering glimpses of the falls from various vantage points. Enveloped in the refreshing mist, Silver Falls becomes a serene retreat, inviting you to unwind and connect with the beauty of nature. It's a must-visit destination for those seeking serenity and awe-inspiring natural beauty.
Embark on a picturesque boating adventure in Kodaikanal's serene lakes, where the tranquil waters mirror the surrounding emerald hills. Glide through the pristine lake, embraced by the cool mountain breeze, as vibrant rowboats and pedal boats offer a leisurely means to explore the scenic beauty. Whether it's a romantic paddle or a family outing, the boating experience in Kodaikanal promises moments of tranquility and awe. With mist-kissed landscapes and the distant call of nature, boating becomes an enchanting activity, making your visit to Kodaikanal truly memorable. Embrace the serenity of the waters and create timeless memories amidst this natural paradise.
1964 was the first time that Vivekananda Kendra, the Living Memorial beside the Rock Memorial's stone structure. Vivekananda Kendra, which was the 108th birthday of Swami Vivekananda according to the Hindu calendar, was finally established after nine years of groundwork. As the sun rose on that day, a saffron banner with Om inscribed was unfurled at the Vivekananda rock Memorial to commemorate the founding of Vivekananda Kendra, a non-monastic, spiritually-oriented service mission.
The Thiruvalluvar Statue, or the Valluvar Statue, is a 133-feet (40.6 m) tall stone sculpture of the Tamil poet and philosopher Tiruvalluvar, author of the Tirukkural, an ancient Tamil work on secular ethics and morality. It is located on a small island near the town of Kanyakumari on the southernmost point of the Indian peninsula on the Coromandel Coast, where two seas (the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea) and an ocean (the Indian Ocean) meet. The statue was sculpted by the Indian sculptor Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati.
Kanyakumari can be found at the southernmost tip on the Indian Peninsula. It was once known as Cape Comorin. Beautiful Kanyakumari beach boasts multi-colored sand. This beach is not ideal for sunbathing on the soft golden sands or for frolicking in the waves. It is dangerously rocky, and there is a wall built along its shore. The rocks are dangerous and people should be careful. A watchful officer will quickly and severely discipline anyone who crosses the line. A lighthouse is located at the top of the hill, offering a magnificent view.
This memorial is to Mahatma Ghandi, who visited Kanyakumari in both 1925 and 1937. It is located at the beach shore near Kumari Amman Temple. This is where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were kept before being submerged in the ocean on February 12, 1948. The Mandapam was built in Orrisa architecture. It is designed so that the sun's rays, through a hole in the roof, fall exactly at the spot where the urn was stored on his birthday on 2 October.
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