This
architectural wonder is situated in Madurai (Tamil Nadu) and is dedicated to
Goddess Parvati (also known as Meenakshi) and her husband Lord Shiva. Madurai
is the second biggest city of India and is also one of the oldest continuously
populated cities of the world.
A dip
in the Golden Lotus tank, situated in the temple, is considered auspicious and
is usually taken before visiting the main shrine of the God and Goddess. As per
a legend, the pond was created by Shiva and is even older than the temple. The
temple has a hall, which consists of 985 pillars; each pillar is differently
and intricately carved. The 12th century colorful temple was among the 30
nominees of the ‘New Seven Wonders of the World’.
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