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History recalled atop the hill
HERITAGE WALK at Samanamalai made all realise the value and importance of the place, says R. SAIRAM
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Regularised

Meenakshi Temple and its surroundings are noted for heavy traffic. Approach road via Simmakkal is choked during morning hours owing to the vegetable and fruit market. At Kamarajar Salai, the traffic moves at snail’s speed. Business ...


VOICE YOUR VIEWS
Shifting imminent

Traffic around Meenakshi Temple is always busy and heavy. The main reason for congestion is narrow roads full to their capacity and overburdenend with shops and establishments. Tourists from all over India visit the temple. If the proposal for ...


Mismanaged

Devotees who come to seek Goddess Meenakshi’s blessings often the return upset with traffic arrangements in the place. Nobody follows any rule and the area also remains dirty. The congestion is avoidable as it is being created by us ...


No vehicles

Any vehicular traffic should be stopped from entering Meenakshi Temple area. The Chithrai streets should be made vehicle free zones. Pedestrians should have enough free space to walk around tension free and admire the temple architecture from ...


Better control

An overwhelming number of visitors to the temple daily causes crowding of the temple area. Most visitors use the Town Hall Road with its already existing congestion does not give a good impression to visitors. The platforms should be made free ...


Tough job

Traffic around Meenakshi Temple is really a big problem and a difficult one to handle. This temple attracts tourists and devotees from all over the world in a large number. Increase in vehicular population on the narrow roads around the temple ...
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A panorama from the top
For a breathtaking view from the hills, says W. Sreelalitha
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