Madhura meenakshi temple[Madhurai]..pptx

The Madurai Meenakshi Temple is a historic and culturally significant Hindu temple located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) and Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva), the temple is renowned for its vibrant gopurams (towers), intricate sculptures, and grand architecture. Originally built by the Pandya kings and later expanded by the Nayak dynasty in the 16th century, the temple is a major religious and pilgrimage site.

Key highlights include:

14 towering gopurams, the tallest reaching 170 feet (52 meters).
Musical pillars that produce sounds when struck.
Porthamarai Kulam, the temple's sacred tank.
Meenakshi Thirukalyanam, the grand annual festival celebrating the divine marriage of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.
Chithirai Festival, which marks the Tamil New Year with a grand procession.
This temple stands as a symbol of devotion, architectural brilliance, and Tamil heritage, attracting thousands of devotees and tourists every year.

1. The Splendor of Madurai: Meenakshi Temple PRESENTED BY: Y.SARAYU ROLL NUMBER:111724104180 BRANCH: ECE

2. CLASSICAL LITERATURE 2 The Madurai Meenakshi Temple is one of the most famous temples in India, located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (a form of Parvati) and Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva). The temple is known for its beautiful and colorful towers, called gopurams, and its detailed sculptures of gods and goddesses. The temple has a rich history that goes back over 2,000 years . INTRODUCTION .

3. . HISTORY . It was first built by the Pandya kings, and later expanded by the Nayak kings in the 16th century. The temple is famous for its tall towers and beautiful artwork. It is an important place for pilgrims, especially during festivals like the Meenakshi Thirukalyanam. The temple has special pillars that make music when touched, and a holy tank called Porthamarai Kulam. The temple is a major cultural and religious center in Tamil Nadu.

4. CLASSICAL LITERATURE 5 Architectural style . The temple features beautiful mandapams like Azhagar Shrine , Hall of Thousand Pillars , and the Sundara Vinayaka Mandapam . The Temple Complex: Spanning over 14 acres, it houses several shrines, tanks, and smaller temples .

5. CLASSICAL LITERATURE 6 GOPURAMS

6. . . . . These towers are adorned with intricate carvings of gods, goddesses, and mythological figures. The temple has 14 Gopurams or monumental towers, with the tallest one reaching 170 feet (52 meters ).

7. . The main temple is for Goddess Meenakshi . She has fish-shaped eyes, and people believe she brings good luck. The idol of Meenakshi is beautifully decorated and is surrounded by many carvings. Another main shrine in the temple is for Lord Sundareswarar (a form of Shiva). The shrine is very close to the Goddess Meenakshi's shrine. Goddess Meenakshi & Lord Sundareswarar Shrines

8. . . FESTIVALS The Madhura Meenakshi Temple hosts many famous festivals, attracting thousands of people each year. Meenakshi Thirukalyanam : The divine marriage of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar. This is the most important festival, held in April-May. Chithirai Festival : Celebrates the Tamil New Year and includes a grand procession with the temple deities. Other Festivals : Panguni Uthiram and Navaratri are also celebrated with prayers, dances, and music.

9. . . The Madhura Meenakshi Temple is a symbol of religion and culture. It is a place where many people go to pray and learn about India’s history and architecture. conclusion .

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