Sri Meenakshi Temple
This
temple was designed by Vishwanatha Nayak in 1560 and was built
during the range of Tirumalai Nayak. However, the temple history
dates back to 2000 years when Madurai was a Pandyan capital. Spread
over an area of six hectares, the temple has 12 towers with height
varying from 45 to 50 m, the southern tower being the tallest
of these. The Temple Art Museum, which is a 1000 pillared preserves
frescoes, stone and brass images and one exhibits of Hindu deities.
The museum is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.The temple is largely
crowded during the day. 'Temple guides' charge negotiable fees
rarely below Rs 200. The steps up lead you to the local emporium.The
temple is open between 5 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9.30
p.m. Entry is permitted at Rs. 10 and Rs. 30 for photography.
Film and video are outlawed.
Srirangam Temple - Tiruchy
It is an important place of pilgrimage. It is on a small island
formed by the division of the river Cauvery. The Ranganathaswamy
temple at Srirangam is noted for its fine architecture and beautiful
sculptures. There are seven corridors around this. We can also
sees a big hall with thousand pillars, covered by a huge golden
dome.