Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple at Madurai is the most important place in the city and forms the lifeline of the city. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati who is known here as Meenakshi and her consort, Shiva, better known as Sundareswarar.
This beautiful temple complex spread over 45 acres is the largest and is built between the years 1623 to 1655 CE. There are totally 14 gateway towers to the complex and 4 of them are in each direction. The average height of towers is 50 meters, and the the tallest in the Southern side of the complex is 51.9 meters in height. The tower of the main sanctum is covered with gold.
The temple has large number of beautiful sculptures and each one of them are better than the other.
There are several halls in the temple with 100 and 1000 pillars which are carved beautifully. The sacred temple tank measuring 165 ft by 120 ft has a beautiful golden lotus in it.
This beautiful temple complex spread over 45 acres is the largest and is built between the years 1623 to 1655 CE. There are totally 14 gateway towers to the complex and 4 of them are in each direction. The average height of towers is 50 meters, and the the tallest in the Southern side of the complex is 51.9 meters in height. The tower of the main sanctum is covered with gold.
The temple has large number of beautiful sculptures and each one of them are better than the other.
There are several halls in the temple with 100 and 1000 pillars which are carved beautifully. The sacred temple tank measuring 165 ft by 120 ft has a beautiful golden lotus in it.
Stunning - that first one looks like a skyscraper.
ReplyDeleteA lovely temple with beautiful sculptures and an exquisite golden lily pond !
ReplyDeleteInspiring of awe!
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We lived in Madhurai for some time..I love the temple..Thanks for the nice post..:-)
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ReplyDeleteSuper post and amazing picutes!
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Great sculptures !!
ReplyDeleteNice photos and descriptions.
Wow - amazing sculptures!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous adventure to visit this site with so many interesting features to appreciate
ReplyDeleteMagnificent temple, Rajesh! Perfect against the pale skies! Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend!
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ReplyDeleteGreat post, - nice pictures!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the temple.
ReplyDeleteIt should come under UNESCO World Heritage site.
ReplyDeleteFabulous temple, Rajesh, the decorations and the sculptures are astonishing.
ReplyDeletebeautifully captured!
ReplyDeleteWow!That's a very old temple.
ReplyDeleteMormor Norvay here.
ReplyDeleteThank you for beautiful pictures.
I think I'd like a walk around on the last one.
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Beautiful coverage on the temple complex and details on the towers! I was there once at night while passing Madurai.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of the temple, Rajesh! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple!
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A beautiful and very impressive building.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures of a really lovely temple ...
ReplyDeleteI like those pictures, my favorite is the first colossal. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteYou find so many wonderful things to gladden our eyes with. This certainly is a very, very beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful details as usual,. I love the first one.
ReplyDeleteamazing!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is truly majestic!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have been well, looking forward to catch up with you and everyone else and to start blogging on regular bases again.;)
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It is amazing to see such elaborate structures that are so ancient. There were some very talented engineers in India centuries ago, as there are today, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflections in the pool!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflections in the pool!
ReplyDeleteAn incredible design. Like a fantasy.
ReplyDeleteexquisite!!
ReplyDeleteI never fail to be amazed when visiting you. All those beautiful pillars -- incredible. What a beautiful Holy place.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple and the carvings are really impressive.
ReplyDeletebeautiful :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely it is a wonderful temple. There is a sculpture of Meenakshi with three breasts and there is a story which goes with it.
ReplyDeletevery nice .. this reminded me of my visit to the temple!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful pics. Have been there...so enjoyed more :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteNice pictures. The temple is a must visit for pilgrims and art lovers.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best and most beautiful temples I have ever seen
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Glad you were able to visit the Meenakshi Sundareswara at Madurai!
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Thank you all for appreciating the temple.
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