Madura
in Madurai of State of Tamil Nādu, India

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
9.918 and 78.119 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 9° 55' 3" and E 78° 7' 8"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - INR
Spoken languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Panjabi, Assamese, Bihari , Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Sanskrit, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:39 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:02 am and 6:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for India in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to India.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning India. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Explore Madura

Madura in Madurai (State of Tamil Nādu) with it's 909,908 inhabitants is a city in India about 1,295 mi (or 2,083 km) south of New Delhi, the country's capital.

Local time in Madura is now 07:39 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Madura, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in India is Madurai Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in India is Great Living Chola Temples in a distance of 91 mi (or 147 km), North-East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Jaffna, Trichur and Puducherry. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 36°C / 97 °F

Morning Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Evening Temperature 38°C / 100 °F
Night Temperature 31°C / 87 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 32%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 11% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 26th of April 2024

35°C (95 °F)
31°C (87 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

36°C (96 °F)
31°C (88 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

36°C (97 °F)
31°C (87 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai

Address
1,1 mi
40T P K ROAD PASUMALAI HILLS
625004 Papanasam Pykara Colony,Madurai
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Heritage Madurai

Address
0,7 mi
11-Melakkal Main Road
625016 Madurai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Madurai Residency

Address
0,2 mi
15,West Marret Street
625001 Chinnakadai Area,Madurai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Duke

Address
0,3 mi
6 North Veli Street
625001 Chinnakadai Area,Madurai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


GRT Regency Madurai

Address
1,8 mi
38 Madakulam Road, TPK Road, NH7, Palangana
625003 Madurai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Thangam Grand

Address
1,7 mi
#48, Bypass Road
625016 Madurai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Germanus

Address
1,7 mi
No. 28, By Pass Road
625010 Madurai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel North Gate

Address
1,6 mi
Opposite to American College Goripalayam
625002 Madurai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


JC RESIDENCY PVT LTD

Address
1,6 mi
14 LADY DOAK COLLEGE ROAD CHINNA CHOKKIKULAM
625002 MADURAI
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Star Residency

Address
1,4 mi
43 and 44 Collector Office Road,
625020 Madurai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Madurai Town Hall Road (Townhall)

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Different types of sarees - Madurai handloom saree, Tamil Nadu

Published: March 07, 2011
Length: 59:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: indiavideodotorg

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Blessed by an Elephant - Meenakshi Temple, Madurai, India

Published: August 23, 2011
Length: 54:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nick Olson

Nick is blessed by an elephant at the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Shot on a ContourHD. Visit http://nick0lson.com.


INDIA - PROCESION EN MADURAI

Published: January 18, 2013
Length: 48:03 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Juande Mondria

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Published: December 04, 2014
Length: 07:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RamPrabhu Venkatachalapathy

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Sri Krishna Nagai Maaligai in Madurai

Published: February 01, 2013
Length: 04:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sri krishna

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Madurai and the Sri Meenakshi Temple Wareameye's photos around Madurai, India (travel pics)

Published: December 07, 2010
Length: 05:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

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Published: April 04, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wolfgang Gegusch


Храм Минакши, Мадурай, Индия

Published: April 24, 2011
Length: 57:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Евгений Мацеха

Hindu temple located in the holy city of Madurai in India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva - who is known here as Sundareswarar or Beautiful Lord- and his consort, Parvati who is known as Meenakshi....


Sri Meenakshi - Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Published: October 26, 2010
Length: 36:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Madurai

Madurai is the administrative headquarters of Madurai District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the third largest city and the second largest municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} Located on the banks of River Vaigai, it has been a major settlement for two millennia and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

Located at 9.93, 78.12 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Madurai

American College, Madurai

The American College, often referred to as American College, is one of the oldest colleges present in India. It is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu state, south of India. It was founded in 1881 by American Christian missionaries. The college is situated in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The red-brick buildings, in the Saracenic style of architecture, blend with the natural surroundings constructed by British architect Henry Irwin.

Located at 9.929, 78.132 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1881, Universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu, Education in Madurai

Goripalayam Mosque

Goripalayam Mosque is a large mosque in Goripalayam (part of Madurai City) containing two tombs of Delhi sultans of the Madurai Sultanate. Its dome is 70 feet in diameter and 20 feet in height and made of a single block of stone which was brought from the Azhaga Hills. It is said that it was built by Thirumalai Nayak for his Muslim subjects. The name Gorippalayam comes from the Persian word gor which means grave.

Located at 9.92976, 78.1291 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Tamil Nadu, Erwadi-related dargahs, Visitor attractions in Madurai, Mosques in Madurai district

Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal

Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a 17th-century palace erected in 1636 AD by King Thirumalai Nayak, a king of Madurai's Nayaka dynasty who ruled Madurai from 1623–59, in the city of Madurai, India. This Palace is a classic fusion of Dravidian, Islamic styles. The building, which can be seen today, was the main Palace where the king lived. The original Palace Complex was four times bigger than the present structure.

Located at 9.91488, 78.1243 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Madurai Nayak Dynasty, Palaces in Tamil Nadu, Visitor attractions in Madurai, Buildings and structures in Madurai

American College Higher Secondary School

American College High School commonly known as AC school is one of India's oldest schools. Established in British colonial times in the south Indian city of Madurai.

Located at 9.92972, 78.1311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Tamil Nadu

Madurai Central Prison

Madurai Central Prison is located in Madurai, India. The prison was built during 1865. The prison complex occupies 31 acres . It is authorised to accommodate 1252 prisoners.

Located at 9.9291, 78.1019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Tamil Nadu, Buildings and structures in Madurai

Kazimar Street

Kazimar Street is an ancient street in Madurai, India, where people inhabited during 13th century AD. Hazrat Kazi Syed Tajuddin is the one who settled here after preaching Islam in South India.99.2% population of this street are Muslims and 0.8% Hindus. The famous Kazimar periya pallivasal which is the first Muslims' place of worship in madurai and Madurai Maqbara, the dargah of famous Madurai Hazrats are located in this street.

Located at 9.91333, 78.1142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islam in India, Roads in Tamil Nadu, Roads in Madurai, Madurai

Daniel Poor Memorial Library in Madurai

Daniel Poor Memorial Library often abbreviated as DPM Library is a College Library of The American College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu in India that officially began its functions on June 28, 1915.

Located at 9.92935, 78.1321 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Libraries in Tamil Nadu

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