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Goddess Meenakshi

Meenakshi Amman Temple

Madurai, Tamil Nadu | 5:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Goddess Meenakshi Lord Sundareswarar Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Primary Deity Goddess Meenakshi
Secondary Deity Lord Sundareswarar
Region Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Darshan Hours 5:00 AM - 9:30 PM

About

History: Originally built in the 6th century BC by Kulasekara Pandya, the magnificent current structure was rebuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries by Nayak rulers.

Pujas Performed: Kala Shanthi, Uchikalam, Sayarakshai, and Ardhajamam.

Benefits of Puja: Grants harmony in marital life, empowers women, and brings artistic and cultural prosperity.

Sevas: Thiru Kalyanam (divine marriage ceremony), Annadhanam, and Deepa Aradhana.

Deities: Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) and Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva).

Fact: The temple is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture with 14 towering gopurams covered in over 33,000 colorful stucco figures.

Timings: 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM

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Significance

Significance: A grand Dravidian temple complex uniquely dedicated primarily to the Goddess. It is celebrated for sacred marriage rituals and its deep mythological roots.