About Gandhi Memorial Museum
Open from 10:00am - 13:00pm and 14:00pm - 18:00pm and found on the north side of the river, this museum celebrates the life of Gandhi and propagates his philosophy. Gandhi’s bloodstained dhoti is found here, beyond that there are many books, and occasional courses on yoga and talks on subjects relating to Gandhi’s life.
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Places to Visit near Gandhi Memorial Museum
Meenakshi Temple, Tamil Nadu
3.1 km from Gandhi Memorial Museum - See map
Dedicated to goddess Goddess Parvati (Meenakshi) and her husband Lord Shiva, many visit Mudarai just to see Meenakshi Amman Temple. There are four...
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Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Tamil Nadu
3.2 km from Gandhi Memorial Museum - See map
This is the remains of the palace of king Thirumalai Nayak who built it in 1636 with the help of an Italian architect. He was a ruler who helped...
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Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, Tamil Nadu
3.4 km from Gandhi Memorial Museum - See map
India has many temples, but how many are built in the center of a manmade pond? How many have a turret that is lit up at night, creating its...
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Thiruparankundram, Tamil Nadu
10.7 km from Gandhi Memorial Museum - See map
This temple is worshipped by Hindus and Muslims alike. It is dedicated to the Lord Subramanya, and there is a Muslim shrine here too, dedicated...
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Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
11.9 km from Gandhi Memorial Museum - See map
Dedicated to the Goddess Subramanya, this is one of the most respected and revered temples in Tamil Nadu. The tapered turret of the temple follows...
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Samanar Hill, Tamil Nadu
12.9 km from Gandhi Memorial Museum - See map
Interestingly, Madurai is surrounded by eight hills. Samanar Hill was where Tamil Jains used to come to escape the persecution they feared from...
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Azhagar Koil Temple, Tamil Nadu
19.5 km from Gandhi Memorial Museum - See map
This Vishnu temple is on Solaimalai Hill. Out of Madurai by 21 kilometers, here on the hill the air is fresher and cleaner, the trees sway easily...
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Nagarmalai, Tamil Nadu
22.8 km from Gandhi Memorial Museum - See map
Nagarmalai, or Snake Hill, has such a local biodiversity of snakes that the government is considering opening a snake park here. The top of the...
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Ghandigram Rural University, Tamil Nadu
57.5 km from Gandhi Memorial Museum - See map
The University was established in 1956. The University has a campus of 200 acres. The setting is rural and beautiful, set in the Suramalai range....
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Anjaneyar Temple, Tamil Nadu
59.7 km from Gandhi Memorial Museum - See map
This temple is in the village of Chinnalapatti. This little village is 15 kilometers from Dindigul. The idol contrasts with the temple itself, as...
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Karamajar Lake, Tamil Nadu
64.9 km from Gandhi Memorial Museum - See map
Many water birds can be seen around the lake. There are purple heron, grey heron, red wattle lapling, grebe, cormorants and ducks. The lake is in...
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Dindigul Fort, Tamil Nadu
65.2 km from Gandhi Memorial Museum - See map
Dindigul Fort was built in 1605 by the Madurai Nayak kings. It was later an important fort during the Tipu Sultan reign. During the Poylgar wars...
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