10 interesting things to know about Meenakshi Amman Temple

Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple is often referred to as Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman

The historical landmark was one of the locations proposed to be included in the Seven Wonders of India

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There are fourteen doorways with two golden sculptures, and it is claimed to have more than 33,000 sculptures

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The Hall of Thousand Pillars, also known as Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, is a remarkable architectural structure that is believed to have been erected from a single rock

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The temple was reconstructed by Vishwanatha Nayak in 1560 after it is assumed to have been stolen and destroyed in the 14th century

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The temple was constructed with Dravidian Architecture, a Hindu design that is popular in India's southern states

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The annual Tamil Hindu celebration called Chithirai Festival is held in April at the Meenakshi Amman Temple

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An estimated 15,000 people visit each day, and on Fridays, when Tamil Hindus come to worship, that number rises to 25,000

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There is a golden lotus pond in the temple, which is revered as a sacred location as The lotus that blossoms here is golden in colour

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The fish-eyed, triple-breasted deity which is a form of Goddess Parvati is worshipped in Meenakshi Amman Temple

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