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Madurai Meenakshi (Temple Form)

मदुरै मीनाक्षी
Also known as: Madurai Mīnākṣī, Madurai Amman, Temple Goddess

About

The presiding deity of the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. A form of Parvati with fish-shaped eyes. Her marriage to Sundareshvara (Shiva) is celebrated annually as Meenakshi Thirukalyanam. One of the most important temples in South India.

Attributes

Fish eyesMadurai patronDivine marriageTemple goddess

Symbols

ParrotFishLotusGreen complexionGolden roof
Consort
Sundareshvara (Shiva)

Associated Mantras

Om Mīnākṣīyai Namaḥ
Mīnākṣī Stotram
Mīnākṣī Pancharatnam

Festivals

Meenakshi ThirukalyanamNavaratriFloat Festival

Scriptures

Tiruvilayadal PuranamPuranas

Regions Worshipped

MaduraiTamil NaduSouth India

Iconography

Green complexion, crowned. Holds a parrot in one hand. Fish-shaped eyes. Seated on a throne. Serene, compassionate expression.