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A museum inside this hall has exhibits of icons, drawings and photographs that run you through the history of the temple.

Ashta Shakti Mandapam, ahead of to the Eastern gopuram.

Since the wedding Meenakshi, the queen, and her lord Sundareswarar have ruled over Madurai.

The king arranged a lavish wedding in Madurai for Shiva, as Sundareswarar (the Handsome God) and Meenakshi. A great shyness overcame Meenakshi and her third breast vanished.

She came face to face with Shiva when she invaded Mount Kailash. The king brought get up as an heir to his throne and Meenakshi proved to be an able warrior. She was called Meenakshi as she had beautiful, fish-shaped eyes. A voice from the heavens said that the third breast would disappear when the girl met her rightful consort. Malayadwaja Pandya, goddess Parvati appeared as a three-year-old girl in the sacrificial fire but had three breasts. In answer to the prayers of the childless king. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of Sundareswarar or Beautiful Lord) and his consort, Goddess Parvati (in the form of Meenakshi ).Meenakshi Temple is one of the oldest temple dates back to at least 2500 years old. Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in the holy city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.