Madurai temple

History of Madurai Meenakshi Temple According to legend, the temple was built by the Pandya king, Kulasekara Pandya, in the 6th century CE. The king was childless and prayed to Lord Shiva for a child. He was blessed with a daughter who was later named Meenakshi.

The colourful Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Menakshee Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Thirukamakottam udaya aaludaiya nachiyar (Meenakshi), a form of Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva. The temple is at the center of the ancient temple city of Madurai mentioned in the Tamil Sangam literature, with the goddess temple mentioned in 6th century CE texts. @winning_photographs

Colorful architecture at Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, India.

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Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai

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Madurai temple

Far view of Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

The Madurai Meenakshi temple in Tamil Nadu beckons tons of visitors every day - not just because it is an important temple for the Hindus but also, for its architecture and history. Here is a travel guide to the Madurai Meenakshi temple, outlining its key sights & stories.

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History of Madurai Meenakshi TempleAccording to legend, the temple was built by the Pandya king, Kulasekara Pandya, in the 6th century CE. The king was childless and prayed to Lord Shiva for a child. He was blessed with a daughter who was later named Meenakshi.