Madurai: The annual float festival of Meenakshi Temple commenced with a flag hoisting on Friday. The event was attended by hundreds of pilgrims. The flag was hoisted in front of S ...

Temples are not just places of worship but architectural marvels steeped in history and spirituality. From grand complexes that span acres to sacred sites revered for their unique deities, these ...

A historic Hindu temple, Meenakshi Amman Temple, is situated on the bank of Vaigai River. The enormous temple is dedicated to Parvati, who is also known as Meenakshi, and her consort, Shiva ...

The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is one of the many ‘living’ temples that inhabit the streets in India. It is also one of the few dedicated to a female deity — a fish-eyed goddess called ...

The Meenakshi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, an incarnation of Parvati and her consort, Lord Shiva, is steeped in ...

His entry into the Meenakshi Temple with Harijans was a landmark event. The first Harijan Sevalaya was set up at Mathichiyam (behind the Government Hospital in Shenoy Nagar). Madurai gave the ...

Meenakshi Temple, or Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, was built between 1623 and 1655 CE and is regarded as an architectural and cultural wonder. With its grandeur, intricate carvings, and unique ...

Meenakshi Thirukalyanam is a part of the renowned ‘Chithirai Thiruvizha’ celebrations. This festival is observed during the month of ‘Chitirai’ in the Tamil calendar. Chithirai Thiruvizha is an annual ...

Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu is famous for its ancient rock cut temples. This UNESCO World Heritage Site consists of intricate ...

President Droupadi Murmu visited the Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple on Saturday, for a darshan. This is the President’s first visit to Tamil Nadu after assuming office. At around 11.40 a.m ...

This is a shrine of Lakshmi during Diwali. Offerings are made in the form of food. The Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Southern India. The main deity of the temple is Meenakshi (a form that the ...