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Meenakshi Amman, Madurai

मीनाक्षी अम्मन, मदुरै

Meenakshi Amman, Madurai

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Deity
Devi
Location
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Region
South
Era
Rebuilt 16th–17th century (Nayak period)
A vast Dravidian complex to Goddess Meenakshi and Sundareshwarar (Shiva), famed for its towering gopurams.
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Darshan Timings

Darshan 05:00–12:30 & 16:00–21:30

Major Festivals

Meenakshi Thirukalyanam (Chithirai)NavratriFloat Festival (Thai)

महत्त्व

Significance
A living centre of Shakta-Shaiva worship with the celebrated Meenakshi Thirukalyanam festival.

Highlights

  • 14 towering gopurams
  • Hall of a Thousand Pillars
  • Meenakshi Thirukalyanam
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