Meenakshi Temple
Also known as the ‘Taj Mahal of the South, the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is grand, both in terms of its religious and historical significance, and it's grand architecture. It’s also one of India's most visited temples, and is a must-visit spot in South India. If you are interested to visit, know all the interesting facts about this temple that you probably didn’t know yet.
Hall of thousand pillars
Also known as Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, the Hall of Thousand Pillars is a spectacular architectural piece that is said to have been built out of a single rock. One gets to witness numerous ancient paintings if you visit the temple’s museum, which is the only part of the temple that is accessible to visitors of all beliefs. This is also the largest hall in the temple, which features massive statues of Sivakami and Nataraja.
Gopurams
When here, you will get to witness 12 lofty gopurams, out of which four major ones have been placed in four directions, whereas there are four inner gopurams that serve as the entrance to the shrine. These gopurams have been intricately designed, and are cleaned and reconstructed after every 12 years.
Golden Lotus Pond
There is a pond in Meenakshi Temple that is known as Porthamarai Kulam or ‘The Golden Lotus Pond’. The reason why this pond is special and is one-of-a-kind is the fact that the lotus which grows here features a hue of gold.
All about 33000 sculptures
Another interesting feature of this colourful temple is the presence of around 33000 sculptures in it. However, it’s especially famed for its vast sculpture of the Nataraja, which has been built on a silver altar. When here, do check out the ‘Hall of Thousand Pillars’, where each pillar is believed to have been carved with various sculptures.
The idol of Meenakshi
The principal deity of this temple is Meenakshi, a form of Goddess Parvati, which has been carved in emerald hued stone. The idol has three breasts, as it is believed that Goddess Meenakshi was born with three breasts and was blessed with it which would supposedly vanish once she meets the right man of her life. Legends state that the third breast indeed vanished when she met Lord Sundareswarar, a form of Lord Shiva.
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