Location
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Graha
Shakti Sthalam (Shakti Sthalam)
Deity
Sri Meenakshi Amman
Goddess
With Sundareswarar
Timings
5:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Best time
Chithirai Thiruvizha (Apr–May)
District
Madurai
Address
Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001
History
The Pandya capital's living heart, with fourteen painted gopurams, the thousand-pillar hall and the golden lotus tank.
Significance
Meenakshi rules as sovereign goddess — worship is for courage, marriage and prosperity in trade.
Pariharam
Offer green bangles and jasmine, and attend the night Palliarai pooja procession.
Festivals
Chithirai Thiruvizha
April – May · Meenakshi Thirukalyanam and Kallazhagar's river descent
Navaratri
September – October · Nine nights of alangaram and music
Nearby stays & food
Heritage Madurai
Stay · 4 km · Garden resort with pool
Murugan Idli Shop
Food · 1 km · Idli, pongal and filter coffee