
04/07/2025
In the ancient city of Madurai, lies one of the largest temple complexes in India – the Meenakshi temple.
Dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi—the incarnation of the Hindu goddess Parvati—this temple is one of the few religious monuments in India devoted to a female deity.
Known as the fish-eyed goddess because of her perfectly shaped eyes, Meenakshi represents fertility and love.
The temple is a celebration of the divine union between her and her lover, Sundareshvara (Shiva).
The temple is a symbol of Dravidian architecture, known for its enormous size and lofty gopurams (towers.
More than 15,000 devotees make the pilgrimage to the temple daily.
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