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Madurai Temple Towns of Tamil Nadu, edited by George Michell,
| Title: | Madurai Temple Towns of Tamil Nadu, edited by George Michell, | | Author: | Fuller, C.J. | | Publication: | Marg | | Enumeration: | Vol. 44-3, p. 94-113 | | Abstract: | Madurai is one of the oldest cities in India. The Minakshi-Sundareshvara temple is situated in Madurai. It is known simply as the Minakshi temple, owing to the goddess' pre-eminence and popularity in Madurai. Mainly because it is located in a large thriving city, the temple continues to be a vibrant place of worship. The Minakshi temple is a classic example of the south Indian Vijayanagara-Nayaka style, and almost the entire complex as seen today was built during the Nayaka period. The article discusses the following sections: Layout of the Temple, Festivals and Processions, Coronation and Marriage Festivals, and Sacred Space of the Madurai Region. Source of Abstract: Provided by Publisher | | Tools: |
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