Tamil Nadu is the seat of the temple architecture of South India f is, Madurai Mina over taxi temple is its best glory. Its concentric square, the structure of the temple with a high wall of the enclosure is a lesson for the construction of the student. Temple is a square, and enclose a series of structure of the name and concentric street from Tamiruke month. The whole of the temple, on each side with its own entrance, accounting for around 45 acres. The history of Madurai Meenakshi temple is as old as history itself of the city.
The history of Madurai is it BC dating back nearly thousands of years- in the 6th century was an important commercial centers for governing the location Pandya dynasty. Temple is said to have been built somewhere around this time by Kulashekara Pandyan.
Mythology around the temple there are a lot. Before to appreciate the modern history of the temple, to know more about these stories is important.
mythology:
The legend is that reign God Meenakshi was born from the holy fire as an answer to the king Malayadwaja and his wife Kanchanamalai of prayer, I have it. She is married to Lord Shiva, both of has dominated the city of Madurai as the main Sundareshwar and goddess Meenakshi. In addition, when he found a ringer of suyambu, it is thought to establish a main Indra temple. There is also a mention of the temple in the ancient Tamil language literature
Vishnu, is said from his residence Srivaikuntam- and all the way to the younger brother of Meenakshi is to witness the marriage. However, marriage and he was not able to make it to the time, solemnized beneath without his presence. Angry by this insult, he has not vowed never to enter the Madurai, was settled in the vicinity of the Azaghar Kovil. He was convinced after, on this day, his pacification has been celebrated as Azhaghar Thiruvila.
The history of modern Madurai Mina over taxi temple
The temple is said to have been looted in the 14th century by invaders Malik Kafur of Muslims who were looting the valuables of the temple. Restoration was done by around the 16th century Nayak ruler Vishwanatha Nayakar. This is, according to the scriptures of Shilpa, was Mashi reconstruction Vie Schwarzenegger donors Tanner Yaka the temple.
Interesting information about the temple:
Many of mandapams or pavilion is one of the many attractions of this temple. Among them remarkable Nanoha like Aaiyiram Kaal Mandapam, Ashtashakti Mandapam, Meenakshi Nayakan Mandapam, Killi Kootu Mandapam is, each of these mandapams has its own history.
If you know a better temple, in order to understand its history, it is important that you visit the place. Sangam Hotel Madurai is located just four kilometers from the temple, is still a luxury hotel located in a quiet area of the city.
