Sunday, September 2, 2007

Madurai - Meenakshi temple




The Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in the holy city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple has a stunning architecture and it was a frontrunner in the election for the modern seven wonders of the world for its architectural importance.

The inner sanctum sanctorum is more than 3500 years old, and the outer walls and external construction are about 1500-2000 years old. The complex is in around 45 acres and the temple is a massive structure measuring 254 by 237 meters. The temple is surrounded by 12 towers, the tallest of which, the famous Southern tower, rises to over 170 ft high.

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