On my recent trip back home, I visited the Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, a national monument in Madurai which was built as a grand palace complex in 1636 AD by the then ruler of the Madurai region, Thirumalai Nayakar.
One of the best known landmarks in Madurai, its huge pillars have been captured on film by many a Kollywood directors. The song Kannalanae in Mani Ratnam’s Bombay was beautifully shot here.
Thanks to some recent restoration/renovation work, the place has gotten a face lift. I have mixed feelings about the paint job on the stucco work though. It looks too clean and colorful. I would have preferred a somewhat antique finish befitting the age of the building.
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