मीनाक्षी अम्मन मंदिर — History, Darshan Timings, How to Reach & Travel Guide

Shakti Peetha Tamil Nadu देवता: Goddess Meenakshi

A historic temple complex famed for its towering, intricately carved gopurams dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.

1. परिचय मीनाक्षी अम्मन मंदिर

स्थान: Madurai, Tamil Nadu

राज्य: Tamil Nadu

देवता: Goddess Meenakshi

श्रेणी: Shakti Peetha

2. इतिहास मीनाक्षी अम्मन मंदिर

The Meenakshi Amman Temple has origins dating back over a thousand years, with much of the present structure built during the Nayak dynasty in the 16th and 17th centuries. Its twelve gopurams, covered in thousands of colourful sculptures, make it one of the finest examples of Dravidian temple architecture.

3. दर्शन का समय

Open from around 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

4. कैसे पहुँचें

Madurai has its own airport and is a major railway junction well connected across South India.

5. आस-पास के स्थान

Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, and Alagar Koyil.