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Meenakshi Amman Temple Madurai

About Meenakshi Amman Temple Madurai

Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is known as Meenakshi Amman Temple or Minakshi Sundareshwara Temple. Located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Mandir is dedicated to Meenakshi, a form of Parvati and Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva. Chithirai Festival, also referred to as Chithirai Thiruvizha or Meenakshi Kalyanam, is an important festival of this temple. For more details, check our latest blog on Meenakshi Temple Timing and More.

How to Reach Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

This is a very famous temple of southern India, so various modes of transportation are available to reach here.

By Rail

Madurai Junction Railway Station is closest to the Meenakshi Amma temple. The distance from the railway station to the temple is only 2 km, which you can travel by walking or by auto.

By Air

The nearest airport is Madurai Domestic Airport. The temple is around 11 km away from the airport.

By Road

Direct buses from various cities of Tamil Nadu are available to reach Madurai Bus Depot. The DIstance from the bus stand to the Meenakshi Amma Temple is around 6 km.

Best Time to Visit Meenakshi Mandir Madurai

October to February is the best time to visit Madurai, Meenakshi Mandir.

Darshan Timings
Opening Timing: 9:00 AM
Closing Timing: 7:00 PM
Aarti Timings
Morning: 7:15 AM–10:30 AM
Afternoon: 11:15 AM–12:30 PM
Evening: 4:30 PM–7:30 PM
Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
Photography Not allowed
Prasad Available
Festival
Chithirai Festival ( 5 April 2023 to 19 April 2023)