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Why communal politics fails in TN’s Madurai

Madurai has long been seen as a city of shared faith and everyday harmony. But the Thirupparankundram row has brought new political attention to this history.

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4 Lord Vishnu Temples in South India Over 2000 Years Old

Lord Vishnu, who is believed to be one of the most powerful and important deities in Hinduism, is worshipped as the Protector and Preserver of the universe. Often referred to as Hari or Narayana, Bhagwan incarnates on earth in order to restore Dharma and cosmic balance during periods of evil.…

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Sathankulam horror: 9 cops convicted for brutal father-son custodial killing

A Madurai court on Monday, March 23, convicted nine police officers for the brutal custodial killing of P Jeyaraj and his son J Benniks at the Sathankulam police station in Thoothukudi district in June 2020. All nine police officers have been found guilty of murder. The quantum of punishment will…

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4 Goddess Temples in India That Have Been Worshipped for Over a Millennium

“या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥” Some places don’t feel old, they feel alive. You step in, and it doesn’t feel like history, it feels like something that has been continuing without pause. These goddess temples are not just ancient structures. They are spaces where people…

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Best 4 Star Hotels in Madurai for a Comfortable Stay

Madurai, known for its rich cultural heritage and iconic temples, offers a wide range of hotels catering to every type of traveler. From budget-friendly stays to premium accommodations, here are some of the best options to consider.

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Best 5 Star Hotels in Madurai for a Luxury Stay Near Meenakshi Temple

If you're planning a luxurious stay in Madurai, the city offers a selection of premium five-star hotels that combine comfort, elegance, and top-notch hospitality. Whether you're visiting for pilgrimage, business, or leisure, these hotels promise a memorable experience.

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5 Sacred Cities In South India Where Devotees Believe Gods Still Walk the Earth

There are cities you visit, and there are cities that quietly examine you. In some places, faith lives inside a temple. In these sacred cities of South India, faith spills into streets, markets, rivers, bells, food, silence, and the ordinary rhythm of daily life. That is why devotees often say…

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5 Temples To Heal Your Heart When You Need Closure From Someone

There are some endings that do not end when the person leaves. They stay in the body. In the way you pause before opening an old chat. In the way certain roads, songs, dates, and hours of the day begin to feel heavier than they should. Closure is often spoken…

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5 Temples Older Than 1,500 Years That Still Draw Miracles

India is home to some of the oldest living temples in the world. Many of these sacred places were built more than fifteen centuries ago and yet they continue to remain active centers of worship. What makes them remarkable is not just their age or architecture. It is the faith…

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Do You Know the Secrets Behind These Famous Temple Prasads?

India is a land of devotion, where every temple tells a story. While the towering spires and intricate carvings capture the eye, it is the prasad the blessed food offered to the deity that captures the heart. These sacred offerings are more than food; they are symbols of love, faith,…

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7 Temples Where Women’s Wishes Are Said to Be Fulfilled Faster

Faith has always been a powerful force in a woman’s life. Whether she prays for her family, health, marriage, children, or personal success, devotion gives strength and clarity. In Hindu tradition, certain temples are especially known for fulfilling women’s wishes quickly. These sacred places are connected to divine feminine energy…

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5 Ritual Differences Between North and South Indian Temples

“आकाशात् पतितं तोयं यथा गच्छति सागरम्। सर्वदेवनमस्कारः केशवं प्रतिगच्छति॥” Every prayer, no matter where it is offered, ultimately rises toward the same divine source. Yet if you travel from a temple in Varanasi to one in Madurai, you will immediately sense that something feels different. The chants, the movement, the…

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4 Ancient Temples Where Devi Is Worshipped as a Living Goddess

“या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥” In the temples of India and Nepal, Devi is not always worshipped as a distant idol carved in stone. In some sacred spaces, she is treated as present, breathing, responding. The rituals are not symbolic alone. They are conducted with…

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Why Hanuman Is Worshipped So Differently in Every Indian State

“मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यंश्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥” Fast as the mind, strong as the wind, disciplined in the senses, supreme in wisdom. This ancient verse describes Hanuman in four lines, yet across India, those four qualities unfold in remarkably different ways. Travel from Varanasi to Madurai, from Hampi…

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Before Wellness Was Trendy, He Was Living It - Meet the 95-Year-Old Inspiring Millions

While everyone seems busy chasing the latest fitness craze - new workout splits, fancy supplements, protein powders with ingredients you can’t even pronounce - a 95-year-old grandfather is quietly proving that good health doesn’t have to be that complicated. No biohacking. No expensive memberships. No “30-day transformation” challenges. His story…

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These 7 Indian Temples Are Over 1,000 Years Old And Something Still Lives Inside Them

India is more than a nation. It is a living spiritual civilization shaped by faith, devotion, and sacred wisdom. Across the country, ancient temples that are over 1,000 years old still stand strong, witnessing centuries of history, change, and belief. These temples have survived kings and empires, natural forces, and…

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Let Me Explain: Why Keeladi is shaking up India’s history and politics

In this special episode of Let Me Explain, Pooja Prasanna travels to the Keezhadi excavation site near Madurai – a place that’s rewriting what we thought we knew about the origins of urban life in India. According to archaeologists, with artefacts dating back to the 6th century BCE, Keezhadi offers…

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Hindutva trouble for AIADMK and murmurs in TN BJP

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers by Dhanya Rajendran, Shabbir Ahmed, and Pooja Prasanna. In this Tamil Nadu special, we found out the details behind DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran’s astonishing legal notice to his brother Kalanithi Maran alleging a massive corporate…

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How a summer camp in Tamil Nadu is helping reclaim childhoods lost to police violence

This story is part of our series on Police Impunity in India.

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Real reasons behind Bengaluru police commissioner’s suspension

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers by Dhanya Rajendran, Shabbir Ahmed, and Pooja Prasanna. After the shocking suspension of Bengaluru Commissioner of Police B Dayananda, we spoke to sources in the police and those close to CM Siddaramaiah. One of the…

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Tamil Nadu: Three of a family, including toddler killed in accident in Chengalpattu

Seven members of a family were proceeding to Madurai after attending a function in Chennai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Controversial bull-riding festival involving more than 12,000 animals gets underway in India

Bull-taming is celebrated as cultural heritage but criticised by animals rights groups

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Tamil Nadu: Jallikattu event begins in Madurai; 1,100 bulls, 900 tamers in fray

The best bull will be awarded a tractor worth Rs 11 lakhs, while the best bull-tamer will receive a car worth Rs 8 lakhs, alongside other prizes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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STO.M.P on the architecture studio's work, love of craftmanship and 'the cinematic details'

We zoom into Indian architects STO.M.P from Madurai, exploring their growing portfolio and cinematic sensibility

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After years of struggle, TN tennis player Dhakshineswar is slowly coming up the ranks

CHENNAI: Dhakshineswar Suresh from Tamil Nadu gave a good account of himself in his maiden ATP Tour competition at the Winston-Salem Open, a few weeks ago. The 24-year-old Madurai boy, who is pursuing an undergraduate degree at Wake Forest University, reached the semifinals in men's doubles and showed promise in…

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