India·Source-based summary
Madurai before the Kumbabhishekam:A local’s guide
Ahead of the Meenakshi temple’s 2026 kumbabhishekam, take a deeper dive into Madurai’s food, crafts and history — discover the Saurashtrian heritage of its hand-made sungudi, the jasmine markets of Mattuthavani and Villapuram, the origins of jigarthanda, the evening buzz of Teppa
This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: The Hindu. Ebenezer published 16 Sept 2026, 10:39 am. Editorial policy.
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