According to legend, the original city of Madurai, called Then Madurai (Madurai of South), was destroyed by a tsunami in ancient Kumari Kandam, after which the city moved inland to its present location.
So-called Ilamooriya continenent, said to be dominated by Tamilians :
MADURAI :
* Tamil word Madhura, literally indicates Sweetness.
* The derivation of the word Marutham, which refers both to a species of trees that grew on the banks of the River Vaigai and a type of landscape of the Sangam age.
The City of Divine Nectar :
On the day the city was to be named, Shiva blessed the land and its people while divine nectar showered on the city from his matted locks. The city hence came to be known as Madhurapuri meaning The City of Divine Nectar.
Koodal managaram:
Refers to the majestic look of 4 gopurams of Meenakshi amman temple. Hence called Koodal managaram (or) Naan maana koodal.
Alavai :
Refers to Lord Meenakshi Sundareswarar, from Alavai pathigam.
Thiruvalavai :
Came from Thiruvalavai maanmiyam (Thiruvilayadal puranam).
Athens of the east :
City with great historical importance as Athens, in Greece.
Thoonga nagaram :
Only City in India, where Food-outlets are remained OPEN throughout the night..and Traders rushing in the markets even at mid-night.
So-called Ilamooriya continenent, said to be dominated by Tamilians :
MADURAI :
* Tamil word Madhura, literally indicates Sweetness.
* The derivation of the word Marutham, which refers both to a species of trees that grew on the banks of the River Vaigai and a type of landscape of the Sangam age.
The City of Divine Nectar :
On the day the city was to be named, Shiva blessed the land and its people while divine nectar showered on the city from his matted locks. The city hence came to be known as Madhurapuri meaning The City of Divine Nectar.
Koodal managaram:
Refers to the majestic look of 4 gopurams of Meenakshi amman temple. Hence called Koodal managaram (or) Naan maana koodal.
Alavai :
Refers to Lord Meenakshi Sundareswarar, from Alavai pathigam.
Thiruvalavai :
Came from Thiruvalavai maanmiyam (Thiruvilayadal puranam).
Athens of the east :
City with great historical importance as Athens, in Greece.
Thoonga nagaram :
Only City in India, where Food-outlets are remained OPEN throughout the night..and Traders rushing in the markets even at mid-night.
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