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Kambathadi Mandapam--1 (Sree Meenakshi Temple)

Kambathadi Mandapam (Sree Meenakshi Temple) Perhaps the most beautiful places of architecture of Sree Meenakhi Temple are found in teh kambathadi mandapam in the outer prakaram in front of the idol of Lord Sundareswarar,Each one of these pieces is so fine that one cannot but appreciate it,The artistic heart will simply merge with these master pieces. The various features of God are graphically ,depicted on the eight black stone pillars around the Nandhi mandapam ,Bali peedam (alter for offerings a Thiruvatchi frame of lamps)and the Golden flag post. Sree Meenakhi's wedding scene is found on one of these pillar.The majestic appearance of the bridegroom (Lord Siva) the shyness and the sweet smile expressed in the eyes and lips of the bride (sree Meenakshi)and the manner in which Lord Vishnu give away the bride are very realistic. On all the four sides of each pillar we find admirable artistic work,on the pillar having the wedding scene the figures...

Mudali Pillai Mandapam

Mudali Pillai Mandapam Next to this tower ,is the Mudali Pillai Mandapam.This is also called Mudali Mandapam and dark Mandapam.It is 60 feet broad.It was built in 1963 byKadandhai Mudaliar. On both sides of this Mandapam,there are pillars with beautiful statues of women. A Legendary story is related about these women.Once the wives of the saints of Tharuga forest fell in love with Lord Siva when He appeared before them in the form of BIKSHADANAR(begger).They were so enamoured with love that they stood spell bound by the Lord's be witching beauty and grace. In such a gratitude they did not even notice the slipping of the clothes from their waists.The sculpture has showed a superb skill in making these statues .The statue of Lord Bikshadanar also exhibits the inordinate efficiency of the artist.There is a statue of a saint of the Tharuga forest.There is also a statue of Mohini (the Lady who throws charm).The idols of Ganesha and Subramania also ...

Meenakshi temple Legendary Background

Legendary Background Goddess Meenakshi was no human child.She was born in the holy fire it during a 'Yaga' (Penance before fire ) Performed by the pandyan king. Malayadhwajan for being blessed with a child. The king's wife Kanchanamala had been an ardent worshipper of Goddess Parvathi,the consort of Lord Siva Legend says that Parvathi granted the prayer of Kanchanamala during her previous birth.The queen's name had been Vidhyavathi.Vidhyavathi had begged the Goddess.Who appeared in the dream as young girl,that she should be born a her daughter in the same form. Thus it was that Parvathi rose form the fire as a three year-old girl and sat on the lap of queen Kanchanamala. While the queen was happy.King Malayadhwajan was sad. He had no doubt a child.But this divine child got after so many yagas was a girl and that too.one with three breasts.However he could not express his sorrow outwardly.Suddenly he heard a divine voice(asareeri).Thi...

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