Meenakshi Temple Of Madurai Is Among Most Powerful Sacred Sites For Hindu People

A. Sutherland  – AncientPages.com –  The Dravidian (or Southern-style) is the earlier of the two main styles in the evolution of sacred Hindu architecture.

It is characterized by several architectural masterworks left in the legacy of many ruling dynasties of South India. Their building activities date back from the 7th century onwards. It is worth mentioning that each dynasty developed a distinctive style that survived in extraordinary building designs.

This temple is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi who is the incarnation of the Hindu goddess Parvati.

In Madurai, one of South India’s great temple towns, the Meenakshi Temple is one of the largest and most powerful sacred sites for Hindu people.  The temple is dedicated to Meenakshi (an avatar of the Hindu goddess, Parvati) that symbolizes love and fertility.

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