Famous Temples

Explore the divine and majestic temples of Madurai, representing centuries of spiritual heritage and architectural brilliance.

Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple

Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple

Madurai Main, Madurai - 625001

Historic temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.

Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple, Alagar Koyil

Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple, Alagar Koyil

Alagar Hills, Madurai - 625301

Ancient Vishnu temple located in a scenic hill area, famous for Chithirai festival.

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram

Thiruparankundram, Madurai - 625005

One of the six main abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Lord Murugan, carved in rock.

Koodal Azhagar Temple

Koodal Azhagar Temple

Near Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai - 625001

Ancient Vishnu temple with beautiful carvings of Lord Vishnu in standing, sitting, and reclining postures.

Vandiyur Mariamman Temple

Vandiyur Mariamman Temple & Teppakulam

Vandiyur, Madurai - 625020

Famous temple with a massive water tank (Teppakulam) and a central island pavilion.

Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple

Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple

Alagar Hills, Madurai - 625301

Hilltop shrine of Lord Murugan, also one of the Arupadaiveedu abodes, located near Alagar Kovil.

Yoga Narasimha Temple, Narasingam

Yoga Narasimha Temple, Narasingam

Narasingam, Madurai - 625104

Ancient cave temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha at the foot of Yanaimalai (Elephant Hill).

Immaiyilum Nanmai Tharuvar Temple

Immaiyilum Nanmai Tharuvar Temple

Immaiyilum Nanmai Tharuvar St, Madurai - 625001

Ancient Shiva temple where Lord Shiva himself is said to have worshipped Lord Sundareswarar.

Mukkuruni Vinayagar

Mukkuruni Vinayagar (Inside Meenakshi Temple)

Inside Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman Temple

Gigantic single-stone carving of Lord Ganesha, a major attraction inside the temple complex.

Arulmigu Sri Madana Gopala Swamy Temple

Arulmigu Sri Madana Gopala Swamy Temple

4.6 (235 reviews)

180/440, W Masi St, Madurai - 625001

Historic temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, known for its excellent wooden carvings.

Thousand Pillars

Thousand Pillars (Inside Meenakshi Temple)

4.6 (177 reviews)

Inside Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman Temple · 0452 234 4360

Famous Thousand Pillar Hall featuring magnificent Dravidian stone sculpture work.

Thirumogoor Shri Kalameghaperumal Temple

Thirumogoor Shri Kalameghaperumal Temple

4.7 (3.8K reviews)

Thiruvathavur Rd, Madurai · 1800 4253 1111

Ancient Dravidian-style Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Arulmigu Prasanna Venkatachalapathi Temple

Arulmigu Prasanna Venkatachalapathi Temple

4.6 (1.1K reviews)

SH 72, Melur Main Rd, Madurai

Popular temple dedicated to Lord Prasanna Venkatachalapathi.

Sri Veeraraghava Perumal temple

Sri Veeraraghava Perumal temple

4.6 (169 reviews)

Madurai Main, Madurai · 1800 4253 1111

Revered Vishnu temple displaying beautiful traditional carvings.

Arulmigu Park Sri Murugan Temple

Arulmigu Park Sri Murugan Temple

4.6 (1.2K reviews)

Collector Office Rd, near Gandhi museum · 1800 4253 1111

Serene temple dedicated to Lord Murugan situated near the historic Gandhi Museum.

Arulmigu Sri Thiruvapudaiyar Temple

Arulmigu Sri Thiruvapudaiyar Temple (Paadal Petra Sthalam)

4.7 (902 reviews)

75C, Thiru Aapudayaar Kovil Agraharam Road, Madurai

Ancient and sacred Shiva temple celebrated in Paadal Petra Sthalam scriptures.

Arulmigu Shri Draupadi Amman Temple

Arulmigu Shri Draupadi Amman Temple

4.4 (118 reviews)

W46C+FWW, S Marret St, Madurai · 0452 233 2882

Historic temple dedicated to Goddess Draupadi Amman.

Arulmigu puttu chockanathar temple

Arulmigu puttu chockanathar temple

4.6 (177 reviews)

Near puttu sokkanathar temple, 27, temple, Madurai

Celebrated temple commemorating the divine play (Lila) of Puttu Chockanathar.