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Meenakshi Amman Temple

Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) & Sundareswarar (Shiva)

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Major Shakti

About This Temple

Historic temple complex with 14 gopurams. Center of Tamil culture. Famous for evening ceremony recreating Shiva-Parvati wedding.

Timings

5:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Dress Code

Traditional attire preferred

Darshan Types

  • Regular Darshan
  • Night Ceremony (Palliarai)

How to Reach

Madurai Airport (12 km), Madurai Railway Station (1 km)

Accommodation

Hotels in Madurai

Nearby Places

Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace Gandhi Museum Alagar Kovil

Quick Info

DeityGoddess Meenakshi (Parvati) & Sundareswarar (Shiva)
StateTamil Nadu
Timings5:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Best TimeOctober to March

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