Madurai is the third largest city in Tamil Nadu.Madurai had a magnificent past and a glowing culture which is displayed in every sphere of performances it displays.  Its richness in arts & crafts, handicrafts, Architectural splendor, glorious art work and enthralling dance, music and songs must be practically experienced for appreciating it.  During present times Madurai is making a rapid progress in educational spheres and industrialization, it is becoming a commercial center of south India.  The people of the city are greatly and rightly influenced by its culture, they live in social harmony with each other. They are slowly adapting to modern lifestyles.  Though the major religion followed is Hinduism, there are followers of other beliefs also like Jainism, Christianity, and Islam. All the people live in great communal harmony setting an example for others. The main language spoken here is Tamil. Other language spoken here is Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Urdu. The silk and other types of locally woven textile are very famous of this town.