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  1. Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, also known as Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman Thirukkovil, is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

  2. Jun 19, 2024 · Meenakshi Amman Temple, temple complex in Madurai, Tamil Nadu state, India, said to originally date as far back as the 4th century CE but in its present form built in the 16th–17th centuries.

  3. Meenakshi Amman Temple, also known as Minakshi-Sundareshwara Temple, is one of the oldest and most important temples in India. Located in the city of Madurai, the temple has a great mythological and historical significance.

  4. The Meenakshi Amman Temple, also known as Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, is steeped in mythology and history dating back over 2,500 years. Legend has it that the temple was built by the Pandyan king, Kulasekara Pandya, under the divine guidance of Lord Shiva himself.

  5. Jan 29, 2024 · The Meenakshi Amman Temple, located in the ancient city of Madurai, is steeped in history that dates back to the early centuries. The temple has been a pivotal center of Tamil culture and literature, serving as a venue for many significant historical events and scholarly gatherings.

  6. Meenakshi temple was built during the Pandya reign by Kulasekarer Pandya. According to historical findings, creation of this temple can be traced back to early A.D. There are mentions of this temple in the songs of great Hindu Saint Thirugnanasambandar who lived during 7th century.

  7. Madurai Meenakshi temple’s history is as old as the history of the city itself. If Tamil Nadu is the seat of South Indian temple architecture, the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple is its crowning glory.

  8. Aug 2, 2017 · According to ancient Tamil literature it was originally built by survivors of the lost continent of Kumari Kandam, a mythical landmass that extended across the Indian Ocean. Many consider...

  9. Feb 5, 2024 · Meenakshi Amman Temple History Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple was built during the reign of the Pandyan King, Sadayavarman Kulasekaran I. The Meenakshi Amman Temple is devoted to Goddess Meenakshi, an incarnation of Goddess Shakti, and Sundareshwar, an avatar of Lord Shiva.

  10. Jun 2, 2016 · Discover Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, India: This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.