Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister is currently on a visit to two southern states, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. During his visit, PM Modi sought blessings from the divine at Meenakshi Amman Temple which celebrates Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati’s union.
PM Modi Visits Madurai’s Meenakshi Amman Temple; Performs Special Puja & Darshan
Feeling blessed to pray at the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple. pic.twitter.com/HWVnQCEfVu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 27, 2024
PM Modi sought blessings from the deities and did a special puja at Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai on Tuesday. Sharing pictures from his visit on X (formerly Twitter), he mentioned in his caption that he felt blessed to pray at the temple. Meenakshi Amman Temple is one of the most revered temples in South India. In the pictures, PM Modi is seen receiving prasad of fruits and garland of the deity from the priests.
Dressed in a white kurta and dhoti, with a blue shawl wrapped around his neck, the Prime Minister walked along the vast corridors of the ancient temple. He even posing for photos on the premises. In another photo, you can see his security guards standing on either side, as PM Modi enters the temple. The pictures shared by PM Modi show the splendour of the ancient temple.
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This Temple Celebrates The Marriage Of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati
Built by the Pandyan ruler, Sadayavarman Kulasekaran I, the Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is known for the magnificent three-storeyed gopuram. This gopuram stands majestically at the entrance of the shrine. While it was originally built in the 4th century, it was rebuilt in the 16th century by the Vijayanagar empire after the Mughals plundered it. It’s believed that Lord Shiva descended in Madurai in the form of Sundareshwar to marry Meenakshi, the manifestation of Maa Parvati. This grand temple is dedicated to this blessed union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
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Known to be a “living temple”, the golden idols of Meenakshi and Sundareswar are seated on a swing with hymns sung. Every year during the month of Chaithra, the goddess’s wedding festival is celebrated for twelve days.
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