The Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in the holy city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of Sundareswarar or Beautiful Lord) and his consort, Goddess Parvati (in the form of Meenakshi or Fish-eyed Goddess). The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500 year old city of Madurai, home of the Tamil language. According to Hindu legends, Lord Shiva, in the form of Sundareswarar, with his divine group of followers, appeared here in Madurai, to marry Pandya King Malayadwaja Pandya’s daughter, Meenakshi, believed to be an incarnation of Hindu Goddess Parvati. This temple is one of the most sacred abodes of Parvati, others being Kamakshi of Kanchipuram, Akilandeswari of Thiruvanaikaval and Vishalakshi of Varanasi. The temple has a stunning architecture and it was a frontrunner in the election for the modern seven wonders of the world for its architectural importance. The complex houses 12 magnificent gopurams or towers that are elaborately sculptured and painted. The temple is a significant symbol for the Tamil people, and has been mentioned since antiquity in Tamil literature, though the present structure is believed to have been built only recently in the early 17th century.
GPS location: 9° 55′ 10″ N, 78° 7′ 10″ E
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really I am proud about meenakshi amman temple.
The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500 year old city of Madurai-this is just amazing.
The complex houses 12 magnificent gopurams or towers that are elaborately sculptured and painted.
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The temple is a significant symbol for the Tamil people, and has been mentioned since antiquity in Tamil literature.
This temple is dedicated to the god Shiva – as Sundareswarar or Beautiful Lord and his consort Parvati in the form of Meenakshi.
The initiative to rebuild the structure was taken by first Nayak King of Madurai.
The only thing I have to say is this temple is very beautiful.
The most important festival associated with the temple is the Meenakshi Thirukalyanam that is celebrated in April every year. During that one month period, in which most Tamil Nadu temples celebrate their annual festivals, there are a number of events including the Ther Thiruvizhah
let me tel you the history associated with it The temple was almost completely destroyed in the year 1310 following the invasion of the Islamic conqueror Malikkapur. As kings who were followers of Islam were noted for their intolerance towards other religions, the invaders destroyed most of the ancient sculptures of the temple.
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The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500 year old city of Madurai, home of the Tamil language.i learned about this temple when i was in school..really ,temple has a stunning architecture…its awesome.
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I had watched the video…There were lots of temples and they are so beautiful..In my opinion one should go there atleast once in his life…
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WELL good to know this fact that according to Hindu legends, Lord Shiva, in the form of Sundareswarar, with his divine group of followers, appeared here in Madurai, to marry Pandya King Malayadwaja Pandya’s daughter, Meenakshi..thats really incredible…
We consider Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple as a great holy place in our Hindu caste. This temple actually is a home for God Shiva – !