This story is from November 20, 2017
World Heritage Week: ASI allows free entry into Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal in Madurai
CHENNAI: The Archeological Survey of India has allowed free entry into the
The palace was constructed by King Thirumalai Nayakar, who ruled Madurai in the 17th century AD. Only a quarter of the original structure remains now while the rest vanished due to the ravages of time.
The architectural beauty is the second major tourist attraction in Madurai after the Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Usually, Rs 10 is collected from Indian nationals as entry free while foreigners have to pay Rs 50.
The free entry would not be applicable for the light and sound show in the evenings which is conducted by the tourism department.
Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
inMadurai
in view of theWorld Heritage Week
. Entry into the palace is free from November 19 to November 26, saysASI
assistant executive engineer K Oli Malik.The palace was constructed by King Thirumalai Nayakar, who ruled Madurai in the 17th century AD. Only a quarter of the original structure remains now while the rest vanished due to the ravages of time.
The architectural beauty is the second major tourist attraction in Madurai after the Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Usually, Rs 10 is collected from Indian nationals as entry free while foreigners have to pay Rs 50.
The free entry would not be applicable for the light and sound show in the evenings which is conducted by the tourism department.
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