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Madurai Nightlife, India

Madurai is one of the most ancient cities in the state of Tamil Nadu and in India as well. This city has the illustrious Meenakshi temple, the reason why many people visit Madurai. Madurai is located along the Vaigai River that boasts rocky banks and when you come to visit Madurai, you will see the Meenakshi temple along this beautiful river area. There are many bars, restaurants and dancing places that make up the nightlife in Madurai.

The Apollo bar and restaurant is very famous and very popular in Madurai city. The Tamil Isai Sangam is also very famous for the cultural programs that are organized. Many tourists come here to enjoy a cultural nightlife that often includes local dances and music from the people of Madurai. The Sangeetha is a bar and restaurant famous for its rashmi chicken meals, the cuisines tandoori, mixed vegetables and chicken kababs are scrumptious at this top restaurant in Madurai city.

The stores, shops, markets, hotels and restaurants are opened every day. The favorite restaurant among locals is the Idli and Chattany. The tourists also enjoy coming here for the types of meals and it has a nationwide reputation all over India.

There are many entertainment places, movie theatres, and shopping centers in Madurai city where locals hang out at night. The Chithirai and Massi streets are the very famous shopping complexes that are also open at night in Madurai. Madurai is also known for its textiles and handlooms that are sold all over the Indian markets.

Many people enjoy seeing a variety of films that are both national and international. Many of these films can be seen in Hindi, Tamil and English. There are many cultural programs that are offered in the Lakshmi Sundaram Hall. Stop by if you are interested in seeing a play as there are new advertisements posted weekly as to what is happening there.

There are many bars and pubs that are located in Madurai which can offer an array of atmospheres from lively to tranquil depending on your mood. Many are even laid back making them great places to take your family to. There are pretty good DJs that play in these bars so that you can listen to a variety of your hometown classics.

The night life restaurants have attracted tourists magnetically to these lively night spots. The biggest and most well known in Madurai is the Aphrodisiac Night Club which you must check out if you want to dance and listen to all of the popular music from the US and India in a spectacular DJ funky mix.

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