Glorious Temple...

         This enormous temple complex is dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva, Parvati or Meenakshi (The eyes of the goddess is so beautiful as the eyes and eyebrows of the fish). This temple was built by the early pandyas in the 13th century and was later extended by the succeeding dynasties like Vijayanagara and Nayaka. There is a thousand pillared hall with decorative sculptures with bright illumination makes one to feel the artistic reality of the ancient period.  

      The temple consists of two shrines, one dedicated to Lord Shiva and other dedicated to His consort Meenakshi. There is a golden lotus water tank near the sanctum of the Goddess and fills with water during the festive season. Every evening the temple hosts a night ceremony with procession and music at about 9pm.The different manifestations of Lord Shiva are depicted on the pillars of Kampathadi Mandapam.

Then muruga asked whether she likes to have the fruits roasted or unroasted. By hearing this she thought that the boy was not having the enough knowledge. She told Muruga that she wanted the rose fruit unroasted. Muruga shook the tree and the fruits fell under the tree. But after taking the fruits, the great Avvaiyar blew on the fruit to remove the sand stuck on the fruit.

        Suddenly Muruga as a small boy turned to her and asked why she is blowing the fruit and also asked her whether the fruit is very hot. By hearing this, Avvaiyar was surprised and asked the boy "Who are you?". Then the boy appeared as Lord Muruga and blessed her bountiful knowledge.

Quick Glimpses:  Timings - 06:00 am to 08:00 pm, Entrance Fee - Rs.10/-