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Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
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Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Overview

The 1636 Indo-Saracenic palace of Madurai's greatest Nayak — 82-ft stucco colonnades around a courtyard that once saw dance-dramas for kings.

Why visit: Madurai's second wonder; the evening sound-and-light recalls Silappathikaram.

Things to do
  • ›Swarga Vilasam colonnade
  • ›Dance hall museum
  • ›Sound-and-light show
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

₹50

Hours

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

1–2 hrs

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