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Meenakshi Temple
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NAME
Meenakshi Temple
OTHER NAMES
Meenakshi Temple
COUNTRY
India
ADDRESS
Madurai Main, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001

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About Meenakshi Temple
It is an ancient Hindu temple located on the southern bank of Vaigai River and is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi also called as Parvati. It is estimated the temple was made in the sixth century.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Meenakshi Temple

  • You will be proud to know that it is one of the oldest temples and is known for its great architecture and historical value in India. It is also called the Taj Mahal of the South.
  • The temple is estimated to about 2500 years old. It was built in the reign of Tirumalai Nayak who belongs to the Pandyan Empire and was designed by Vishwanatha Nayak.
  • If you have some knowledge of Dravidian architecture, you will admire this masterpiece. It has four entrances (gopurams) at four cardinal directions which are usually not found in the temples in Tamil Nadu. These gopurams are heavily carved and draw attention of the visitors. It has two temples of Meenakshi (Parvati) and Sundareswarar (Shiva) located at the core facing towards south and west.
    If you have some knowledge of Dravidian architecture, you will admire this masterpiece. It has four entrances (gopurams) at four cardinal directions w
  • It is the largest temple complex all over South India which covers an area of six hectare. Also, it is among the largest temple complexes in India.
  • The temple is unique in itself as most of the temples in South India are dedicated to male deity especially Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu but it belongs to a female deity.
  • It is visited by nearly fifteen thousand devotees in a day and number rises to twenty five thousand on Fridays. It proudly collects revenue of approximately sixty million which are donated by visitors and devotees.
  • The place is listed among the thirty attractions all over the world.
  • It house about thirty three thousand sculptures in it. The most famous of which is a huge statue of Nataraja. Also, the temple has hall of thousand pillars' and each pillar contains various sculptures in it.
    It house about thirty three thousand sculptures in it. The most famous of which is a huge statue of Nataraja. Also, the temple has hall of thousand pi
  • The temple is also popular for its 'Porthamarai Kulam' or 'The Golden Lotus Pond' which is in the temple complex. The hue of golden which is on the lotus of the pond attracts the attention of the travelers.
    The temple is also popular for its 'Porthamarai Kulam' or 'The Golden Lotus Pond' which is in the temple complex. The hue of golden which is on the l
  • It is repaired and repainted every twelve years which is also a ritual and is important as it ensure the glory and splendour of the temple.

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