Meenakshi Temple, India - BBC World Wonders
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Published on Jun 7, 2011 by travelworld
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in the holy city of Madurai in India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva - who is known here as Sundareswarar or Beautiful Lord- and his consort, Parvati who is known as Meenakshi. The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500 year old city of Madurai. The complex houses 14 magnificent Gopurams or towers including two golden Gopurams for the main deities, that are elaborately sculptured and painted. The temple is a significant symbol for the Tamil people, and has been mentioned since antiquity in Tamil literature, though the present structure is believed to have been built in 1600. The tallest temple tower is 51.9 metres (170 ft) high.
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in pakistan the muslims destroyed all the old tempels,.But we still have the muslim mosque !!!
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@MadeInOregon27 Of course - it's not like the Muslims destroyed EVERYTHING.
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Amazing detail, India has allot more ancient sites than I thought!
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100% true.there are many monuments with more intricate art work in india than taj.but its the theme of love that makes taj take the pole position.
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Meenakshi means "Meen" > Fish & "Akshi > Eyes [The fish eyed goddess] is the consort of Lord Shiva & an incarnation of Goddess Parvati.
ssshrinjoy 4 months ago 4
this great temple is more beautiful than our TajMahal
1947venkat 7 months ago 3