Madurai before the Kumbabhishekam: A local’s guide
The Hindu offers a local guide to Madurai ahead of the Meenakshi Temple’s 2026 kumbabhishekam. It highlights the city’s culinary staples such as vadas and the cold drink jigarthanda, traditional Saurashtrian sungudi textiles, and jasmine markets in Mattuthavani and Villapuram. The piece also points out historic Nayak‑era sites, the lively evening scene at the Teppakulam, and other cultural attractions.