'Dekho Apna Desh' in Tamilnadu organizes 'Stories of Madurai'
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New Delhi, Mar 31: The 82nd webinar titled 'Stories of Madurai', of the Ministry of Tourism's 'Dekho apna Desh' webinar series was held on Mar 30. Akila Raman, who is a story teller, a senior research associate and head of training presented the webinar.
The 'Dekho Apna Desh' webinar series is an effort to showcase India’s rich diversity under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series is presented in technical partnership with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's Department of National e Governance. Madurai, one of the oldest living cities, holds the soul of Tamil Nadu in its magnificent and grand temples that are among the finest and most awe-inspiring specimens of architecture in the country.
The most spectacular of Madurai's monumental heritage is the Meenakshi-Sundareswar Temple, which is the heartbeat of the city and is visited by thousands of devotees. Madurai once traded with ancient Rome and it preserves its distinct character in various arts and textiles that have been bestowed by the Pandian kings.
The temple complex is an excellent example of Dravidian architecture, the temple is sprawled over a huge area, bordered by well-laid gardens and pristine fountains. The two shrines, more than 10 gateways or gopurams, several mandapas and a giant pool, make up the structure of the temple, which is adorned with beautiful carvings inside and outside. One of the halls of the temple is famous as the 'Hall of a 1,000 pillars,' although only 985 of them exist today.
Madurai is also well known for its exquisite sarees to wooden toys and sculptures. It is also referred as hub of shopping, where visitors can find a fine selection of unique and handmade products. After a busy and vibrant sample of the city's bustling streets, tourists can take a respite in the serene and scenic hill stations flanking the city. From the picturesque hill station of Kodaikanal to splendid waterfalls, Madurai is surrounded by natural beauty that leaves you breathless. All these elements that develop Madurai as a potential tourist spot of Indian tourism were put light on in the webinar.