Meenakshi Temple - Wikipedia
Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, also known as Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman Thirukkovil, is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River [3] in the temple city [4] of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi Amman, a form of Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwarar, a form of Shiva. [5]
Meenakshi Amman Temple Madurai - Cultural India
Meenakshi Amman Temple, also known as Minakshi-Sundareshwara Temple, is one of the oldest and most important temples in India. Located in the city of Madurai, the temple has a great mythological and historical significance.
11 Amazing Temples in Madurai (2024) | Timings, Location
Here is the list of 11 Beautiful Temples in Madurai for a Sacred Pilgrimage. 1. Meenakshi Temple. 4.3 /5. The historic Meenakshi Amman temple is located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Built sometime between the year 1623 and 1655, the wonderful architecture of the place is renowned globally.
Meenakshi Amman Temple | History, Description, & Facts
6 天之前 · The Meenakshi Amman Temple is a temple complex in Madurai, India, dedicated to the union of Meenakshi (a manifestation of the goddess Parvati) and Sundareswarar (a manifestation of Shiva).
Madurai's Meenakshi Temple and How to Visit It - TripSavvy
2019年6月7日 · The most impressive and important of south India's temples, Meenakshi temple in Madurai dates back as far as 2,500 years! Apparently, the city was built around the Shiva lingam that's inside its sanctum. The temple complex covers 14 acres, and has 4,500 pillars and 14 towers -- it's massive!
This Temple Is Covered in Thousands of Colorful Statues
2017年8月2日 · In the center of the ancient city of Madurai lies one of the largest temple complexes in India. Peeking out from the 20-foot wall surrounding the site, the famous temple is a beacon for the...
The Meenakshi Temple at Madurai - Smarthistory
The Meenakshi Temple is the physical center of the city of Madurai as well as its economic, mythical, and spiritual heart. Its importance radiates outward from the central shines through Madurai to the entire Tamil-speaking region in south India, and beyond.
Meenakshi Amman Temple – Madurai, India - Atlas Obscura
2016年6月2日 · The Meenakshi Amman Temple is the heart of the ancient city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. A religious and mythological symbol dating back 2,500 years, the temple’s...
Visiting the 10 most sacred and beautiful temples of Madurai
2022年2月1日 · Madurai is rightly called the temple town of India. For one, it is home to the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple. But not just that, it is also home to many other sacred and beautiful temples. Some of these are very ancient temples. And they have some of the best architecture among the ancient temples of India.
Sri Meenakshi - Sundareswarar Temple - Madurai district
2024年9月12日 · Sri Meenakshi - Sundareswarar Temple. Synonymous with Madurai is the Meenakshi Sundareswarar twin Temple, the pivot around which the city has evolved. The Meenakshi Temple complex is literally a city – one of the largest of its kind in India and undoubtedly one of the oldest too.