Overview
Like any traditional Hindu temple, the Meenakshi temple opens at dawn with a custom of awakening God and Goddess from their celestial rest by traditional music with an opening prayer.
Around evening time, during the last supplication of the day, God Siva, spouse of Meenakshi is regularly taken in a palanquin from his temple and accompanied to his living spot, where Goddess Meenakshi waits in her shrine for her husband to come home.
This ceremony is accompanied by music along with a gathering of devotees. When the God Siva arrives at his home, they rest in their bed chamber which is made of pure silver.
The entire experience is very evocative and a nice opportunity to witness first-hand a traditional religious ceremony and interact with locals.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Two bottles (250 ml) of water per person
Transportation to and from the hotel in AC vehicle
Entrance fees
English Speaking Guide
All applicable taxes
Gratuities
Extra fee US$ 20 for pick-up from hotels outside the radius of 5 Km from the city center
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
You must contact Le Passage to India at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation. Use one of the contacts on this voucher:
+91 120 3341962 /+91-9971804040 / ashvini@lpti.in
Upon pickup, please present your printed voucher and photo ID in exchange for your activity. Le Passage to India will respond within 24 hours to confirm your pickup time.
What to expect
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Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
4 hours
Madurai’s skyline is dominated by the 14 colourful gopurams (gateway towers) of Meenakshi Amman Temple. Built in the 14th century, it has four impressive towers called Gopurams and the tallest one is about 170 feet high. More than 33,000 sculptures adorn the temple and the roof is covered with intricate motifs. A couple of other striking features are the 1000-pillar hall and the musical pillars.
In the late evening, you will witness the incredible pooja (prayer) ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple. During the ceremony, the idols of Sundareshwar (an avatar of Lord Shiva) and his consort Meenakshi (an avatar of Parvati), are carried in a grand procession to the bedchamber, where they are kept for the night.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Pickup is included from most centrally located hotels; if your hotel falls outside this area you may need to pay a supplement for hotel pickup.US$ 20 is the supplement for pick-up from hotels outside the radius of 5 Kms from the city center.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Half Day Private Evening Ceremony at Meenakshi Temple Madurai
Can I cancel Half Day Private Evening Ceremony at Meenakshi Temple Madurai for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Two bottles (250 ml) of water per person
- Transportation to and from the hotel in AC vehicle
- Entrance fees
- English Speaking Guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Extra fee US$ 20 for pick-up from hotels outside the radius of 5 Km from the city center
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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