The document summarizes information about the Meenakshi Amman Temple located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was built in the 12th century CE by the Pandyan king Kulashekarar as instructed in a dream by Lord Shiva. Dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi and her consort Sundareshwarar, the temple is considered one of the most prominent temples in South India. Its architecture and structural design make it a famous tourist destination in the region.

1. MEENAKSHI
AMMAN TEMPLE
Ayush Jaiswal
VII-A

2. Starts of making of meenakshi amman temple to
end
1190 CE 1205 CE

3. About Meenakshi amman temple
◦ Kulashekarar Pandyan has made Meenakshi amman temple.
◦ Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman Temple, also known as Meenakshi
Sundareshwarar Temple, is a historic Hindu temple located on
the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the goddess
Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwarar, a
form of Shiva.
◦ There is a special thing about meenakshi amman temple is that
meenakshi amman temple is called as Taj mahal of south.

4. History of Meenakshi amman temple
◦ The history of Meenakshi Temple dates back to the 1st century C.E
with scholars claiming it to be as old as the city itself. It is said that
Kulashekarar Pandyan, a king who ruled over the Pandyan dynasty,
built the temple as per the instructions given in his dream by Lord
Shiva.

5. Architectural design of Meenakshi amman
temple

6. Some pictures of Meenakshi amman temple

7. MADE BY
Ayush Jaiswal
VII-A