Madurai before the Kumbabhishekam: A localโs guide
Ahead of the Meenakshi templeโs 2026 kumbabhishekam, take a deeper dive into Maduraiโs food, crafts and history โ 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 cityโs best vadas.