Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 6.27% and .31% of the population respectively. It includes a part of the blood-stained garment worn by Mahatma Gandhi when he was assassinated by Nathuram Godse. [166] The deity, Kallazhagar, is believed to be the brother of Meenakshi, the presiding deity at the Meenakshi temple. He graduated from College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University in Mining Engineering discipline. [91] It is the second oldest municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu, after Chennai. ... think Tamil culture, language and history … [16][17], Madurai is one of the many temple towns in the state which is named after the groves, clusters or forests dominated by a particular variety of a tree or shrub and the same variety of tree or shrub sheltering the presiding deity. [43] The city, along with the district, was resurveyed between 1880 and 1885 CE and subsequently, five municipalities were constituted in the two districts and six taluk boards were set up for local administration. The medieval period of the history of the Tamil country saw the rise and fall of many kingdoms, some of whom went on to the extent of empires, exerting influences both in India and overseas. Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 14 (ANI): Tamil culture, history and language are essential for the future of India and are needed to be respected, … Madurai is promoted as a tier II city for IT and Industry. மதுரை (Madurai), இந்தியாவின், தமிழ்நாடு மாநிலத்தில் அமைந்துள்ள ஒரு தொன்மையான நகரம் ஆகும். [19][20] Vaishnava texts refer to Madurai as the "southern Mathura", probably similar to Tenkasi (southern Kashi). [169] It was constructed under the supervision of Kazi Syed Tajuddin, who is a descendant of Islamic Prophet Muhammad. [126] The first passenger flight, a Fokker Friendship aircraft was from Madras in 1956. மதுரை நகரின் பொருளாதாரத்தை உயர்த்தும் தொழிலகங்கள் (ஆங்கிலத்தில்). This temple is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, who is regarded to be an Avatar of Parvati, and her consort, Shiva, in his form as Sundareswara. There are government hospitals such as Government Rajaji Hospital, Employees' State Insurance ESI Hospital, Government hospital thoracic medicine and private hospital such as Apollo Hospitals, Vadamalayan Super speciality hospital, Meenakshi Mission hospital, Velammal Medical College Hospital & Research Institute. All three assemblies of Tamil language, the Tamil Sangam (about the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE), were held at Madurai. The city of Madurai has been constructed in the form of a lotus and is built around the temple. [81] The decline in the population growth rate between 1981 and 2001 is due to the bifurcation of Madurai district into two, Madurai and Dindigul in 1984, and the subsequently of part of the city into the Theni district in 1997. [138] The complex houses 14 gopurams (gateway towers) ranging from 45–50 metres (148–164 ft) in height, the tallest being the southern tower, 51.9 metres (170 ft) high. The different names by which the city has been referred to historically are listed in the 7th-century poem Thiruvilayaadal puraanam written by Paranjothi Munivar. [136], It has the nearest big Port of V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust located nearly 150 km (93 mi) away from Madurai connecting with NH45 National Highway and 143 km (89 mi) from Madurai Airport which acts several industrial sectors to operate. Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple Madurai meenakshi temple of madurai. [166][168] The temple has a wide range of Hindu gods carved on the walls. These squares retain their traditional names of Aadi, Chittirai, Avani-moola and Masi streets, corresponding to the Tamil month names and also to the festivals associated. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attended the popular bull taming sport Jallikattu in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. of Tamil Nadu are appointed from the descendants family. [117] The state highways passing through the city are SH-33, SH-72, SH-72A, SH-73 and SH-73A which connect various parts of Madurai district. Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday witnessed the popoular bull taming sport jallikattu at Avaniapuram in Tamil Nadu's Madurai diustrict. [167] The Thepporchavam festival, or float festival, is celebrated on the full moon day of the Tamil month Thai, which falls around January – February, to celebrate the birth anniversary of King Thirumalai Nayak. [9] Located on the banks of River Vaigai, Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia. [163], Koodal Azhagar Temple is a Vishnu temple located in the city. Nearest Popular Hill station are Kodaikanal 116 km (72 mi), Sirumalai 90 km (56 mi), Munnar 154 km (96 mi), Kumily 138 km (86 mi) from Madurai. 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