11 Interesting Facts about Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple which every Hindu must know..
1. More than 33,000 exquisite Sculptures on Gopurams
1. More than 33,000 exquisite Sculptures on Gopurams
2. 14 Gopurams altogether in the Majestic complex
3. Ozone layer and it's preservation depicted in Bhugol Chakra's Painting more than a thousand years ago
4. Inside the Garbagriha of Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai, sound levels don't go above 40 decibels.
40 DB equals Library ambience.
40 DB equals Library ambience.
5. Spread over 14 acres, Meenakshi Amman Temple is one of the largest temples of India
6. Thousand pillars built to perfection
7. The central hall inside Pudhu Mandapam opens only during the chitra festival
8. One of the largest Nandi Ji
9. The annual 10 day Tirukalyanam festival attracts over a million devotees
10. A massive Urdava Tandava Stone sculpture of Shiva Nataraja is present inside the Pudumadampam
11. No offerings are accepted by devatas if women are absent from the rituals
Majestic architecture, intricate carvings, exquisite sculptures, beautiful paintings and an ancient history - The Temple itself holds itβs pride.
Via : @AnkitaBnsl
Via : @AnkitaBnsl
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