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Meenakshi Temple |
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| The Meenakshi Temple is situated in the holy city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The complex area of the temple is the largest in India. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Meenakshi. It is believed that the wedding of Lord Shiva and Meenakshi took place in this site. The temple is built in Dravidian architectural style. |
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| The architecture of this temple is stunning and the complex houses 12 magnificent gateways that are painted and sculpted. It seems that the temple was built between twelfth to the eighteenth century. It consists of two shires, a tank and several Mandapas. For the Tamil people, this temple is of great significance. |
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