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Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal. 953. 1.4 km Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings. Madurai Government Museum. 24. 0.8 km Speciality Museums. Goripalayam Dargah. 16. 1 ...
Sep 4, 2023 · Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, built 1635, undergoing major renovation. Private contractor restoring heritage structure, Archaeological Dept. aiming to complete project by March 2024. Over ₹8 crore ...
Feb 18, 2021 · Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal. Thirumalai Nayak History. Madurai History. Raya Gopuram----1. Follow. Written by Ungal Anban Hemanth. 227 Followers
Muttu Krishnappa Nayak. Religion. Hinduism [1] Tirumala Nayaka ( r. 1623–1659) was the ruler of Madurai Nayak Dynasty in the 17th century. He ruled Madurai between A.D 1623 and 1659. His contributions are found in the many splendid buildings and temples of Madurai. He belongs to Balija caste. [2]
Aug 23, 2018 · Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal was built in 1636, as a focal point of his capital at Madurai, Thirumalai Nayak intended the palace to be one of the grandest in South India. The design and architecture is a blend of Dravidian and Islamic styles. The imposing edifice is famous for the “Stuccowork” on its domes and impressive arches.
I went to Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal. The exterior, as well as the interiors of this palace, have been richly adorned. One can notice the excellent stucco work done on the arches and domes of the palace. It showcases an array of architectural wonders ranging from the massive pillars to the over-all daunting structure. It is great place to go.
Jan 19, 2021 · The Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal Madurai was used by the British to store ammunitions but later it served as a judicial court and also housed a paper mill. The courtyard took me into a vast audience hall where I felt like a dwarf looking at the circular pillars around me. Standing at 80 feet high and 20 feet wide, they reminded you of lost grandeur.
