Meenakshi Amman Temple
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Meenakshi is worshipped as the queen-goddess of Madurai, with the temple celebrating Devi's sovereignty and Shiva as Sundareswarar.
Key Facts
- Deity: Meenakshi / Parvati
- City: Madurai
- State: Tamil Nadu
- How to reach: Fly or rail to Madurai; the temple sits in the old city with walkable market streets around it.
What Not to Miss
- Gopuram details
- Thousand-pillar hall
- Evening rituals
Food Nearby
- Madurai idli
- Jigarthanda
- Temple-street vegetarian meals
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