Sri Madurai Meenakshi Amman Kovil Photos

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Overview of Meenakshi Amman Kovil


Potramarai Kulam

West Gopura of Madurai Meenakshi Temple


Map view of Meenakshi kovil




Thousand Pillar


Entering Madurai Meenakshi Temple

Hotels in Tenkasi, Tirunelveli

Here some list of famous star hotels in tenkasi and tirunelveli. Its veg and non veg restaurant hotels.


Krishna Tourist Home (P) Ltd (Hotels - Tenkasi)

Contact: ANNAMALAI
2 Bus Stand Road TENKASI-627811. Phone: 04633-323226

Season Hotel (Hotels - Tenkasi)

Contact: THAVAMANI NADAR
78 Courtallanathar Road Tenkasi-627811. Phone: 04633-322650

Aravindh Restaurant (Veg) (Hotels - Tenkasi)

Contact:
1/51 Madurai Rd TENKASI-627811. Phone: 04633-380174

Hotel Anand (Hotels - Tenkasi)
Contact: VIVEKANANDAN
116 A/7 CRT Road Tenkasi-627811. Phone: 04633-323068

Hotel Shah (Hotels - Tenkasi)

Contact: ABDUL RAHMAN
Bus Stand Road Senkottai-627809. Phone: 04633-333288

Hotel Tamilnadu (Hotels - Tenkasi)

Contact: MANAGER
8 Ramalayam Colony Courtallam-627811. Phone: 04633-322663

Rose Hotel (Hotels - Tenkasi)

Contact: SELVANAYAGAM
16 Adaikalapattam-627804. Phone: 04633-350595

Hotel Thavamani (Hotels - Tenkasi)

Contact: VAIRAMANI
62 Bus Stand Road TENKASI-627811. Phone: 04633-322627

Hotel Prabu (Hotels - Tenkasi)

Contact: ALAGAR
Near Anna Statue Surandai-627859. Phone: 04633-361539

Aachees Non-Veg Restaurent (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact:
10-B Tvm Rd Vannarpet-627003. Phone: 0462-502287

Anbu Hotel (Hotels - Tirunelveli)
Contact: T ANNADURAI
21 S N High Road-627001. Phone: 0462-331486

Barani Hotels (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact:
29 Madurai Road-627001. Phone: 0462-333234

Bethel Boys' Home (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact: MASILAMANI
Near Police Colony Santhi Nagar-627002. Phone: 0462-540729

Hotel Aravindh (Hotels - Tenkasi)

Contact: RATHINASAMY
1/51 Madurai Road Tenkasi-627811. Phone: 04633-323236

Hotel Arunagiri (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact: RAMASUBRAMANIAM
59-B Madurai Road-627001. Phone: 0462-334553

Hotel Blue Star (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact: NAMINARAYANAN
36 Madurai Road-627001. Phone: 0462-334495

Hotel Jony International (P) Ltd (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact: BELLA FERNANDOUS
264 V E Road TUTICORIN-628003. Phone: 0461-328350

Hotel Sakunthala International (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact: RANGANATHA REDDIYAR
Trivandrum Road Vannarpet-627003. Phone: 0462-500002

Hotel SeethaLakshmi (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact: MUTHIAH E
A-1 St. Thomas Road Maharaja Nagar-627011. Phone: 0462-572740

Hotel Semmeen And Lodging (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact: GAJANARAYANAN S
Hotel Guru Abbiramy Complex-627001. Phone: 0462-330943

Hotel Vasantham (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact: RADHAKRISHNAN
31 Madurai Road-627001. Phone: 0462-322523


Kumara Vilas (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact: CHIDAMBARAM L
142 North Car Street-627006. Phone: 0462-333189

Priyam (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact: VELLADURAI
182 E/5 S N High Road-627001. Phone: 0462-335577

Sri Gowri Sankar Hotel (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact: PURUSHOTHAMAN
20 S N High Road-627001. Phone: 0462-334732

Sri Janakiram Hotels (P) Ltd (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact:
30 Madurai Rd-627001. Phone: 0462-331941

Venkateswara Hotel (Hotels - Tirunelveli)

Contact: KUTTI
67B/1 Main Road Vallioor-627117. Phone: 04637-521910

Kids will need two doses of Swine(H1N1) flu Vaccine

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Up to 30 million doses of vaccine against the pandemic H1N1 flu have been delivered to the U.S. government and production is now picking up, officials said on Monday.

But they said more studies confirm that children under the age of 9 will need two doses to be fully protected.

And studies in pregnant women, one of the groups most vulnerable to swine flu, show no indication of side effects from the vaccine.

The U.S. government is working to make vaccines and drugs available to fight the pandemic while countering fears about safety and criticisms that officials were too optimistic in predicting how quickly the vaccine would be ready.

Original predictions suggested that at least 80 million doses should have been delivered to state health departments, clinics and retailers by now and a few politicians have complained.

Lines have formed as people seek the vaccine for themselves and their children to protect against the virus, which has killed at least 1,000 Americans and infected an estimated 5 million.

"Over time, we expect that supply will start to increase and eventually catch up with the tremendous demand that we are seeing now," Dr Anne Schuchat of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told a news briefing.

"As of today, 30 million doses of the H1N1 vaccine are available for the states to order." That is a cumulative amount -- CDC had 26.6 million doses of vaccine available on Friday.

"We know that about half the vaccine that has been administered so far has been to children under 18," Schuchat said. Unlike seasonal flu, which is most dangerous to the elderly, swine flu is hitting younger adults and children especially hard.

Clinical trials being run by the government confirm that children under age 9 need two doses of the swine flu vaccine -- optimally four weeks apart -- to be fully protected.

Last week the World Health Organization said governments might consider giving a single dose to as many children as possible, but Dr Anthony Fauci of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said the scientific data showed it is important to get children vaccinated twice.

Guru Nanak’s 540th birthday

HYDERABAD: Devotion and offering of prayers marked the end of the three-day celebration of Sri Guru Nanak Devji 540th birth anniversary on 2nd november Monday.


The events for the concluding day was equally organized under the aegis of Prabhandak Committees, Gurudwara Saheb Secunderabad and Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha, Ashok Bazar where thousands Sikh devotees and people of other communities too participated in the ‘Vishaal Keertan Darbar’ (mass congregation) by offering prayers to Guru Granth Sahibji (holy scripture of Sikhs) at NTR Stadium, near Indira Park.

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Kovil Temple

Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple (மீனாட்சி அம்மன் கோவில்) is a historic Hindu kovil located in the holy city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

The kovil forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500 year old city of Madurai.



The complex is in around 45 acres (180,000 m2) and the temple is a massive structure measuring 254 by 237 meters. The temple is surrounded by 12 towers, the tallest of which, the famous Southern tower, rises to over 170 ft (52 m) high.

The main important festival associated with the temple is the Meenakshi Thirukalyanam (The divine marriage of Meenkashi) that is celebrated in April every year.

Like most Shakti temples in Tamil Nadu, the Fridays during the Tamil months of Aadi (July 15 - Aug 17) and Thai (Jan 15 to Feb 15) are popularly celebrated with thousands of devotees thronging to the temple. In every Tamil math am some festival occasions will happen in the temple like Aavani Urchavam, Maarghazi Urchavam, Navaraathri, etc.


Attractions :
Gopura - The Gopuras (Pramidal gates) exceedsmore than 50 meter in height.

Ashta Shakthi Mandapam - The Mandapam (Hall) stands at the beginning of eastern gateway.
Meenakshi Nayakkar Mandapam - This spacious hallis located adjacent to Ashta Shakthi Mandapam, used for shops and stores.The hall has 110 pillars, which are carved with the images of a peculiar animal.
Potramariakulam (Golden Lotus Tank ) - The Potramariakulam tank is an ancient tank, where devotees take bath. It is said that the area around the tank was the meeting place of the Tamil Sangam- the ancient academy of Tamil poets.

Oonjal Mandapam - The Oonjal (Swing) Mandapam is situated on the western side of the Potramariakulam tank. The 28 pillars of the mandapam, exhibit interesting sculptures of images from Hindu mythology.

Swami Sundareswarar Shrine - Swami Sundareswarar Shrine is situated to the north of Kilikoontu Mandapam. In the corridoroutside the main shrine, there is a stump of the Kadamba tree.
The Thousand Pillar Mandapam - In this Mandapam there are 985 beautifully decorated columns. The monument of the Dravidanart houses a Temple Art Museum, where you can see idols, photographs,drawings, etc


Vasantha Mandapam (Pudhu Mandapam) - Built by Thirumalai Nayakkar the mandapam is famous for Vasanthosavam - the Spring festival, celebrated in Vaikasi (April-May).

Kilikatti Mandapas - The mandapa was built in1623 and derives its name from the fact that there are parrots in a cagehere.


Madurai has 4 main bus-stands.

• Periyar Bus stand - Exclusive local bus terminal, about 5 minutes walk from railway station. Commonly referred as "Periyar".

• Shopping Complex bus stand - Right opposite to Periyar bus stand, often referred by the same name. Private inter-city buses depart from here.

• Arapalayam bus stand - Some local buses and those bound west/northwest towards Theni, Dindigul, Coimbatore, Palani, Kodaikanal, Salem, Erode, Batlagundu or Vaththalakundu, Periyakulam depart from here.

• Mattuthavani Integrated bus stand - Simply called Mattuthavani, and located in the outskirts about 10 km from Periyar bus stand. This is the location for long distance government buses and other places. Private buses also stop here.
All bus-stands are interconnected by buses or you can hire an auto.

Accessibiltiy :

As the temple is located in Madurai, so it is easily accessible from all parts of the country. Temple is near to Madurai railway station. Madurai is well- connected by Air, Rail and Road with major cities if the country.

Air - Madurai airport is 10 Kms from the city andis connected by air with Mumbai and Chennai.

Rail - Madurai railway station has direct connections with Bangalore (385 Kms), Coimbatore (227 Kms), Cape Comorin (235 Kms), Chennai (444 Kms), Rameshwaram (152 Kms), Thanjavur (158 Kms) and Tiruchirappalli (142 Kms).

Road - Madurai is connected with good motorableroads with all parts of South India.
The distance of important towns from Madurai are Bangalore (385 Kms),Chennai (444 Kms), Coimbatore (227 Kms), Cape Comorin (235 Kms), Kodaikanal(120 Kms), Periyar (160 Kms), Ooty (325 Kms), Rameshwaram (152 Kms), Tanjore(158 Kms), Trichy (142 Kms) and Trivandrum (264). From the city bus stands buses, taxis, auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available to reach thetemple.

Accomodation :

To visit the temple, the best place to stay are hotels across Madurai city. There are several hotels ranging from 5 star to budget hotel. The well equipped hotels offer a pleasant stay to guests. Famous hotels of Maduraiare Taj Garden Retreat (5 Star), GRT Residency (3 Star), Hotel Germanus (3Star), Hotel Sangam (3 Star), Hotel International, Hotel Supreme and Hotel MR International etc.

Map view Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple

The Fantasy Halloween Health and Safety Tips

Halloween
Oct. 31, 2009

The observance of Halloween, which dates back to Celtic rituals thousands of years ago, has long been associated with images of witches, ghosts, devils and hobgoblins. Over the years, Halloween customs and rituals have changed dramatically. Today, many of the young and young at heart take a more light-spirited approach. They don scary disguises or ones that may bring on smiles when they go door to door for treats, or attend or host a Halloween party.

Health and Safety Tips

For many people, autumn events like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties, and eat yummy treats. These events are also opportunities to provide nutritious snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety. Below are tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.

Going trick-or-treating?



Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.


Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.




Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.


Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.


Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.



Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation.


Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.



Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.



Only walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.



Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.



Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats unless you know the cook well.



Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult. Otherwise, stay outside.



Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

Expecting trick-or-treaters or party guests?

• Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters, such as individual packs of raisins, trail mix, or pretzels. For party guests, offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, and cheeses.
• Use party games and trick-or-treat time as an opportunity for kids to get their daily dose of 60 minutes of physical activity.
• Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit and free of obstacles that could result in falls.
• Keep candle-lit jack-o’-lanterns and luminaries away from doorsteps, walkways, landings, and curtains. Place them on sturdy tables, keep them out of the reach of pets and small children, and never leave them unattended.
• Remind drivers to watch out for trick-or-treaters and to drive safely.