Meenakshi Amman Temple
Madurai, India
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| Meenakshi Amman Temple Official | Special entry for Amman or Swami. Valid from May 15th to Ju | $0.52 | View |
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- Hindu temple in Madurai, India
Visitor information
- Address: Madurai Main, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001, India
- Phone: +91 452 234 4360
- Official website: https://maduraimeenakshi.hrce.tn.gov.in//hrcehome/index_temple.php?tid=31962
People also ask
What is special about the Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple?
The stunning architecture of this temple tells intriguing tales. Legend has it that Lord Indra discovered a lingam in Madurai, which brought divine presence into the city and marked the founding of its temple complex. The temple has 14 elaborately sculpted gopurams that reach heights between 45 and 50 metres.
What is special about Meenakshi?
She is considered as a form of the goddess Parvati, and is the tutelary deity of Madurai. Along with Kamakshi (Kanchipuram), and Visalakshi (Varanasi), she is considered as one of the three avatars of Adi Shakti.
How much time will it take for Meenakshi Temple darshan?
It requires minimum 2.5 to 3 hours to reach the main hall where the idol /statute of lord meenakshi is situated after entering the temple and around 1.30 hr if you have purchased darshan ticket. (I will suggest every one to Purchase Darshan ticket).
What is the legend behind Meenakshi Amman?
According to Hindu legend, the god Shiva came to Madurai in the form of Sundareswarar to marry Meenakshi, the daughter of the Pandya ruler; Meenakshi was a manifestation of the goddess Parvati. The Meenakshi Amman Temple is dedicated to their union.
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