This amazing temple covers 14 acres of central Madurai. The current structure was built in the 1600’s but there has been a temple here for 2000 years. The outside is covered with a riot of multicolored images of gods, goddesses, animals, and mythical figures. Enter one of the four entrances (leave your shoes at the door and join the throngs of pilgrims winding through the fascinating labyrinth corridors and halls. There are services going on all over and throughout the complex that you will stumble across as you explore.