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Meenakshi

मीनाक्षी
Also known as: Mīnākṣī, Madurai Meenakshi, Temple Deity, Madurai Amman

About

The presiding goddess 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. Represents grace, sovereignty, and the divine feminine.

Attributes

Fish eyesMadurai patronGraceSovereigntyParvati form

Symbols

ParrotFishLotusCrownGreen complexion
Consort
Sundareshvara (Shiva)

Associated Mantras

Om Mīnākṣīyai Namaḥ
Mīnākṣī Stotram
Mīnākṣī Pancharatnam

Festivals

Meenakshi ThirukalyanamNavaratriFloat FestivalAnnual temple festivals

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.