Goripalayam Dargah
கோரிப்பாளையம் தர்கா
An Islamic shrine on the north bank of the Vaigai River where two 13th-century sultans are buried, its huge stone dome a Madurai landmark.
The shrine holds the tombs of two 13th-century sultans of Madurai, Alauddin and Shamsuddin, and was later endowed with land by a Nayak king. The most striking feature is the stone dome, about 20 meters in diameter, said to have been carved from a single block of stone. Both Hindus and Muslims come here to pray. Shoes must be removed upon entry, and women are advised to bring a headscarf. The shrine lies about 1 km west of the Gandhi Memorial Museum and can easily be visited on the way.
Opening hours
Open during the day; please stay quiet during services
Nearby sights
- Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Pudhu Mandapam
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
- St. Mary's Cathedral, Madurai
- Madurai Flower Market (Mattuthavani)
- Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
- Koodal Azhagar Temple