Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu, India

5Katie B 5:00 PM Feb 20, 2023

Raj provides an excellent guiding service for the temple.
I contacted Raj at extremely short notice having read the reviews and got his number for Trip Advisor. Luckily he was able to meet me at the temple a couple of horse later and I’m so pleased I booked him. Raj is excellent at explaining all of the aspects of this vast and beautiful temple and also arranged for somewhere safe to leave your shoes and phone ( you are not allowed to take this into the temple. Because I stayed on late at the temple to observe the 9pm ‘ putting to bed’ ceremony he also asked the people at the shop to walk me to a tuk tuk and negotiate a good price to get back to my hotel, I understand they even had to message him to say I was safely underway - so caring of me as a solo female traveller. Raj also WhatsApped lots of photos from inside the temple which was great as it’s no longer possible to take phones or cameras inside. I visited at 7 in the evening which felt like the perfect time to go- the were no that many people, it was cooler, temple was well lit, and it enabled me to stay on for the 9pm ceremony ( Raj explained where to go and what would happen for this ). I believe Raj also acts as a guide for the rest of the town as I saw him a few times the next day. I would highly recommend his services. His contact details are: RasheedRajesh+919994849453

4rajamitav 5:00 PM Dec 26, 2022

One of the most Ancient and grandeur Temple
Temple is quite crowded during year end due to pilgrims and school holidays. Please plan your visit accordingly since it will take at least 4-5 hours to complete Darshan of both the Deities (even for paid special darshan). Try to visit during morning hours before 6 AM. Electronic items (including mobile & smartwatch ) and big purse/bags are strictly prohibited inside the temple. You need to deposit these items in the counter before entry. Special darshan : Rs.50 (Meenakshi Amman or Sundareshwarar ) , Rs.100 (both). Queue is same for both the tickets. Carry sufficient water and small biscuit packets along considering the long wait time. If queue is too long , you may try your luck to visit the Aayiram kaal mandapam (1000 pillars) , it is towards the right side of the Temple if you enter from East Tower.