The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is one of the many ‘living’ temples that inhabit the streets in India. It is also one of the few dedicated to a female deity — a fish-eyed goddess called ...

Meenakshi Temple, or Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, was built between 1623 and 1655 CE and is regarded as an architectural and cultural wonder. With its grandeur, intricate carvings, and unique ...