Meenakshi Mandir is very famous in Madurai city of Tamil Nadu. This Mandir is also known as Meenakshi Sundareswarar Mandir or Meenakshi Amman Mandir. Here Mata Parvati, the consort of Bhagwan Shiva, is worshiped as Meenakshi Devi. This Mandir is considered to be one of the most sacred places of Mata Parvati.
स्तोत्र: कांची तु कामाक्षी, मदुरै मिनाक्षी, दक्षिणे कन्याकुमारी ममः शक्ति रूपेण भगवती, नमो नमः नमो नमः ॥
Meaning: Maa Parvati is known as Kamakshi in Kanchipuram, Meenakshi in Madurai and Kanyakumari in south.
Pauranik Katha of Meenakshi Mandir
As per ancient history, Bhagwan Shiva and Mata Parvati ruled here for many years after marriage. Shiva-Parvati had started their journey to heaven from Meenakshi Mandir. Chithirai, the most important festival of Madurai, is celebrated in the months of April and May at the Meenakshi Mandir. Thousands of devotees visit the Mandir during this festival. There are many religious ceremonies in the festival including the accession of Meenakshi Devi, the chariot festival and the marriage of the deities etc. The festival ends by bringing Bhagwan Kallajhaga, an incarnation of Bhagwan Vishnu back to the Mandir.
Meenakshi Mandir Architecture
The architecture of this Mandir is astonishing, due to which it is ranked first in the list of seven wonders of the modern world and the reason for this is its awe-inspiring architecture. This Mandir was built in the 16th century in the Dravidian style.
Spread over 65 thousand square meters, this Mandir has been extended by various dynasties who rule here. This building is the tallest in the south and has a height of about 160 feet. In the center of the Meenakshi Mandir is a Murti of Mata Meenakshi and at a distance from it is placed a huge statue of Bhagwan Ganesh which has been carved from a single stone.
Who built the Meenakshi Mandir
The daughter of King Mallaya Dwaj and Queen Kanchan Mala is considered to be the Mata Meenakshi who was born after many yajnas. This three-year-old girl was revealed by the fire of the last yagna. Mata Meenakshi is considered to be the form of Mother Parvati who was born on earth to honor the promise given to Kanchan Mala in her previous life. Born to Meenakshi as Sundareswarar, Bhagwan Shiva married Mata Parvati and both came to Madurai. Bhagwan Shiva and Mata Parvati ruled here for many years.
Meenakshi Mandir Darshan Timing:
Meenakshi Mandir can be visited from 5 am to 12.30 pm and from 4 pm to 9.30 pm.
If you are planning to visit Tamil Nadu or Madurai, then you must visit the Meenakshi Mandir. Not only will you be astonished by its rich architecture, but all your wishes will also be fulfilled by coming here.
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