What is special about thirumalai Nayakar Mahal?
Thirumalai nayakar mahal is famous for its giant pillars. Pillar’s height is 82 feet (25 m) and width is 19 feet (5.8 m). Historically, the palace measured 554,000 sq ft (51,500 m2) and was 900 ft (270 m) long by 660 ft (200 m) wide.
How many pillars are there in thirumalai Nayakar Mahal?
248 pillars
There are a total of 248 pillars in this grand palace. Visitors can also enjoy a magnificent sound and light show at Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal.
Who built thirumalai Nayakar palace?
King Tirumalai Nayak
This monumental palace was built in 1636 AD by the ruler by King Tirumalai Nayak, one of the leading kings of the Nayak dynasty which ruled Madurai. The building, which we see today, is the main palace where the king lived. The original palace complex was four times larger.
Is thirumalai Nayakar Mahal opened?
Visitors can also enjoy a magnificent sound and light show at Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal in the evening. The entry fee is Rs 50/- per person plus a Rs. 30/- as camera fee. It is open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. daily, with a lunch break between 1.00-2.00 p.m.
Is photoshoot allowed in thirumalai Nayakar Mahal?
There is an entry fee and use of camera is allowed (at a fee!).
Which district is thirumalai Nayakar palace?
Madurai District
Thirumalai Nayak Palace | Madurai District, Government of Tamilnadu | India.
Who is Nayakar caste?
Nayakar, Nayakkar, Nayaker or Naicker is a title commonly used in the southern part of India by Kannada, Tamil and Telugu speaking people, sometimes as a surname and in other cases as a caste affiliation.
Who built Madurai Nayakar Mahal?
King Thirumalai Nayakkar
The palace was built by King Thirumalai Nayakkar in 1636 AD with a view to shifting his capital from Tiruchy to Madurai. The original structure, it is believed, was four times bigger than the main portion that remains today.