- Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a 17th-century palace erected in 1636 AD by King Thirumalai Nayak, a king of Madurai's Nayaka dynasty who ruled Madurai from 1623–59, in the city of Madurai, India.
- This Palace is a classic fusion of Dravidian, Islamic styles. The building, which can be seen today, was the main Palace where the king lived.
- The original Palace Complex was four times bigger than the present structure. In its heyday, Tirumalai Nayak Palace at Madurai was considered to be one of the wonders of the South.
- This palace is situated 2 km south east of the Meenakshi Amman Temple.
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| Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal |
Tourist Attraction :
Light & Sound shows :
- The palace is well equipped to perform Light & Sound shows depicting the story of Silappathikaram both in Tamil and English languages.
- The Palace is located in the eastern side of the city, around 1.2 km South East of the Meenakshi Amman Temple in the city of Madurai.
- Madurai being a popular tourist center is well connected by railways and has daily flights to Mumbai and Chennai.
- 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM for general visit. Lunch Break: 01.00 PM to 01.30 PM
- Sound & Light Show Time: 6.45 PM to 7.35 PM in English
- 8.00 PM to 8.50 PM in Tamil