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Meenakshi to Brihadeeswarar: 7 sacred Indian temples you must visit during a pilgrimage
Discover South India's spiritual essence through its iconic temples. From Madurai's Meenakshi Amman Temple to Rameswaram's Ramanathaswamy Temple, delve into centuries-old architecture and divine stories, creating an unforgettable journey of culture and devotion
IndiaJun 25, 2023, 5:25 PM IST
Incredible Secrets Behind the 7 Oldest Temples in India
From Hampi to Madurai, these ancient temples have withstood the test of time — Explore the architectural wonders, legends, and spiritual importance of the 7 oldest temples in India.
IndiaMar 31, 2021, 12:53 PM IST
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat: Tourism ministry holds webinar highlighting Madurai’s uniqueness
As part of its effort to showcase India’s rich diversity under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, the ministry of tourism, held a webinar, highlighting the uniqueness of temple city Madurai
India UntoldJan 30, 2020, 2:30 PM IST
How Madurai Inspired Mahatma Gandhi’s Iconic Loincloth Attire
Overwhelmed to see Mahatma Gandhi’s attire, Winston Churchill once called him a ‘half-naked seditious fakir’. While the former UK prime minister mocked Mahatma Gandhi’s attire, what he failed to realize back then was that look of Mahatma Gandhi would go on to become the quintessential symbol of the common man and his spiritual strength. But do you know why Mahatma Gandhi opted for the iconic makeover? There is a deeper story set in the ancient city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Let’s find out more in this episode of India Untold with Sunita Iyer.
IndiaNov 21, 2019, 12:42 PM IST
IndiaOct 20, 2019, 3:27 PM IST
The Good Fight: Tamil Nadu woman constructs 5,000 toilets for locals to fight open defecation
K Selvi, also called as Sakkimangalam Selvi, from Tamil Nadu's Madurai is the only recipient to bag the award Swachh Bharat Puraskar by the ministry of Jal Shakti. Watch The Good Fight on MyNation to know the story of this inspirational figure.
IndiaOct 17, 2019, 5:15 PM IST
Why This Padma Shri Recipient Deserved An Abhijit Banerjee Kind Of Applause
On October 14, a tsunami of congratulatory messages poured in for Nobel Economics Prize winner Abhijit Banerjee, leaving us to wonder if India erupted with similar enthusiasm when Madurai's Iron Lady received the Padma Shri earlier this year for reducing poverty in Tamil Nadu villages?
IndiaOct 1, 2019, 1:33 PM IST
21-year-old Madurai-based law aspirant to address UNHRC Social Forum
A 21-year-old Madurai-based law aspirant, Premalatha has been invited to address the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Social Forum. The law student named Premalatha will address the forum at the screening of 'A Path to Dignity: The Power of Human Rights Education', a 2012 documentary in which she featured.
ViralAug 30, 2019, 12:20 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Man opens fire in Madurai toll plaza, 6 arrested
The Madurai police has arrested six men after one of them opened fire at a toll plaza in the outskirts of the city. The gang member opened fire following an altercation with the toll booth staff.
IndiaAug 18, 2019, 6:03 PM IST
Tamil Nadu minister Sellur Raju slams Stalin, Kamal Haasan; asks Kanimozhi to beware
Tamil Nadu cooperation minister, Madurai West MLA Sellur Raju slammed MK Stalin and said that he has transformed DMK as “his family party”. He criticised Kamal Haasan and said he can be the chief minister only in movies
IndiaAug 18, 2019, 3:25 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Six teenagers kill teashop owner for refusing to serve free tea
Six teenagers killed a teashop owner Marimuthu in Madurai for asking them to pay for the tea that they drank
IndiaAug 13, 2019, 12:21 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Man arrested for raping 4 minors at Madurai girls' home
The Samayanallur Police in Tamil Nadu arrested a 41-year-old man for allegedly raping four minors who were under his care at a girls’ home
IndiaAug 11, 2019, 3:15 PM IST
CM Narayanasamy reiterates plea for Madras high court bench in Puducherry
Addressing judicial officers, Puducherry chief minister Narayanasamy said, ‘We want a bench of the Madras high court on the same lines as Madurai presently has’
IndiaAug 3, 2019, 11:01 AM IST
Madurai hotel names dish ‘Kumbakonam Iyer Chicken’; apologises after protests by Brahmins
Hindu organisations, including Brahmin outfits, protested as Hotel Milagu in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, named its dish - Kumbakonam Iyer Chicken - in relation to their caste ‘Iyer’, who, according to principles are pure vegetarians
IndiaJul 31, 2019, 5:42 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Old age home ill-treats inmates in Madurai; investigation underway
An old age home in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai has not only been accused of ill-treating its inmates but also starving them. The authorities in Madurai have taken stock of the situation and an investigation is currently underway