Madurai before the Kumbabhishekam: A locals guide
Ahead of the Meenakshi temples 2026 kumbabhishekam, take a deeper dive into Madurais food, crafts and history discover the Saurashtrian heritage of its hand-made sungudi, the jasmine markets of Mattuthavani and Villapuram, the origins of jigarthanda, the evening buzz of Teppakulam, Nayak-era landmarks and some of the citys best vadas.