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Madurai Meenakshi

मदुरै मीनाक्षी
Also known as: Mīnākṣī, Madurai Meenakshi, Temple deity

About

The presiding goddess of the Madurai Meenakshi Temple. She is a form of Parvati with fish-shaped eyes. Her marriage to Sundareshvara (Shiva) is celebrated annually as Meenakshi Thirukalyanam.

Attributes

Fish eyesMadurai patronGraceSovereignty

Symbols

ParrotFishLotusCrown
Consort
Sundareshvara (Shiva)

Associated Mantras

Om Mīnākṣīyai Namaḥ
Mīnākṣī Stotram
Mīnākṣī Pancharatnam

Festivals

Meenakshi ThirukalyanamNavaratri

Scriptures

Tiruvilayadal PuranamPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Tamil Nadu (Madurai)South India

Iconography

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