Madurai Meenakshi Temple Pictures Images

Here are some pictures of the famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple or Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. One of the most popular Goddess Parvati Temples in Tamilnadu, Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple is an ancient temple dating back to the 17th century. Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple is  also one of the largest Hindu temples in India. Read more about Madurai Meenakshi Temple Here.

The 1000 Pillar Mandapam

1000 Pillars Hall Thousand Pillar Hall Madurai Meenakshi Temple

Picture of the famous 1000 Pillar Hall of Madurai Meenakshi Temple in Tamilnadu

The Thousand Pillar Hall or 1000 Pillar Mandapam of the temple is one of the tourist attractions in Maduari and India. Each pillar of the mandapam is a monument of Dravidan sculpture and is beautifully sculptured. The Musical Pillars, situated just outside the mandapam, is another major attraction - Each pillar when stuck will produce a different musical note. Tourist can also visit the Temple Art Museum in the 1000 Pillars Hall which exhibits the photographs, icons, and drawings dating back to 1200 years old.

Temple Tower Madurai Meenakshi Temple Tamilnadu

Temple tower of Madurai Meenakshi Temple

The Vasantha Mandapam

Vasantha Mandapam Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
Vasantha Mandapam at Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple

The Vasantha Mandapam at Meenakshi Temple is Madurai, also known as Pudhu Mandapam, is the place where the Spring festival is celebrated during the Tamil month of Vaikasi (April - May). The pillars of Vasantha Mandapam are beautifully decorated with images of Lord Shiva, Goddess Meenakshi, scenes from Meenakshi Thirukalyanam, and figures of ten of the Nayak Kings and their consorts. 


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