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Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, Madurai
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The Goddess Parvati came to earth as Meenakshi and was once again wed to lord Shiva under the auspices of Lord Vishnu himself. The Meenakshi Temple in Maduraiis one of the oldest temples of medieval era in India and had been built by the prosperous Nayak Dynasty. Music had always been an integral part of Indian culture and in The Nayak Dynasty the music and dance forms of Madurai came to the forefront. The Meenakshi Temple is dedicated to the goddess of Music and Dance and hence has many structures which portray many of the beautiful and intricate forms in South India. Many Carnatic forms of the later eras were inspired by the depictions in Meenakshi temple. The Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, Madurai is a part of the famous Meenakshi Temple and is by far the most popular tourist destination in all of Tamil Nadu. This generates immense revenue for the government and creates job opportunities for the weaker classes.
