INTACH Madurai Chapter is one among the many heritage organisations knit together, across  India, through the network of the Indian National Trust for Art Culture and Heritage (INTACH). Life members and institutional members have undoubtedly been pillars of strength for the chapter.
Since its inception in 2007, INTACH Madurai Chapter has been cultivating interest amongst all over the cultural treasures in and around Madurai. The ‘cultural map’ of Madurai extends far beyond Madurai city proper to include a wide rural belt covering innumerable villages.
Core Committee members coordinate project activities with the full involvement of committed members volunteering their services towards the protection, promotion and preservation of the art, culture and heritage of Madurai.
Activities of INTACH Madurai Chapter include heritage walk, bird watching, installation of heritage club in schools, cultural festival, restoration work, craft revival workshop, identification and enlistment of heritage buildings, conservation of natural environment and campaign on intangible inheritance.

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Madurai is one of the ancient cities of South India with a glorious history. It is famous for its world acclaimed Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple. The city of Madurai has been constructed in the form of a lotus and is built around the temple. It is situated on the banks of the river Vaigai. Owing to its rich cultural heritage and architectural splendor, the city is often referred to as the ‘Athens of the East’. The origin of Madurai dates back to the Sangam period, the golden period of Tamil Literature.

Lord Siva appeared on the naming ceremony of the city and blessed it. The divine nectar (madhu) from the tangled locks of Siva fell on the blessed city and so, the city came to be known as “Madhurapuri”. It is also said that centuries ago Lord Siva himself performed sixty-four wonders, called “Thiruvilaiyadals”, in Madurai. Thus, the holy city finds reference in the great Indian epics – Ramayana, Kautilyas and Arthasastra. Madurai also served as the capital of Pandayan Kings.