Vishnu Presiding over the Marriage of Shiva and Parvati, Meenakshi, Meenakshi Temple (photo by ... ancient manuscripts detailing the norms for Hindu art and architecture. The temple now lay at the ...

The enormous temple complex is dedicated to Shiva, known here as Sundareshvara and his consort Parvati or Meenakshi ... contain elaborate sculptures of Shiva, Meenakshi, scenes from their wedding ...

Dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi—the incarnation of the Hindu goddess Parvati—this ... which doubles as the temple’s museum, also features an intricately carved sculpture on each column.

Rising up to 170 feet in the air, the 14 towers of the Meenakshi Temple ... Parvati — the wife of Lord Shiva. In addition to this are figures depicting the tales of battle scenes and ...

The enormous temple is dedicated to Parvati, who is also known as Meenakshi, and her consort ... two golden sculptured vimanas and 33,000 sculptures, Porthamarai Kulam, the sacred temple tank ...

Shiva and Parvati -- the embodiment ... several hundreds of sculptures. Temple authorities estimate that there are thirty-three million sculptures in the Meenakshi complex,” added Mr. Behl ...

The main idol depicts Parvati with a fish-faced form, possibly the origin of the name "Meenakshi ... the temple boasts 14 towering gopurams (gateway towers) adorned with intricate sculptures.

South India is a treasure trove of ancient temples, each standing as a magnificent testament to the region's deep-rooted ...

Meenakshi templeThe Meenakshi temple in Madurai ... a form of Parvati, and her consort, Lord Shiva. Known for its stunning architecture, intricate sculptures, and vibrant festivals, the temple ...

Our sculpture would probably have been at the door of a temple, welcoming families as they approached, and offerings would have been made not just to Shiva but to Parvati, to the pair of them as a ...