What is the perfect time to visit the Meenakshi temple?
Meenakshi Temple is open daily from dawn until 10 p.m., except for when it closes between 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is because Hindu scriptures specify that an abode of Lord Shiva must not remain open in the afternoon. It’s best to visit the temple once in the morning and once in the evening (for the night ceremony).
Can we wear jeans in Meenakshi temple?
As per the new code, male devotees should wear dhotis or pyjamas with upper cloth, or formal pants and shirts. Women should wear sarees or half sarees with blouse, churidhars with upper cloth. The children should wear any fully covered dress.
What is special in Meenakshi temple?
Another interesting feature of this colourful temple is the presence of around 33000 sculptures in it. However, it’s especially famed for its vast sculpture of the Nataraja, which has been built on a silver altar.
Is Mobile allowed in Meenakshi temple?
If you are having mobile better keep in car or hotel. Temple entrance have mobile locker counter for Rs. 10 for 4 hour.
Which city will you visit if you wish to see Meenakshi Temple?
Meenakshi temple in Madurai is made from granite, while its towers (gopuram) are made from limestone. It is one of the best places to visit in Madurai.
How do you pray Meenakshi Amman?
Worship Procedures Devotees should enter the temple through East Gopuram, pass along Ashtasakthi Mandapam, Meenakshi Nayakar Mandapam and Mudali Mandapam, take a bath in the Golden Lotus pond and wear clean clothes. Foremost, they must worship the Viboothi Vinayakar on the south of the sacred pond.
Is jeans allowed in Temple?
As per the new dress code, devotees wearing jeans, half-pants, shorts and t-shirts will not be allowed to enter the temple. Also, it is mandatory for the women devotees to wear sari or salwar kameez. Male devotees have to wear panche or pants and shirt, reports The Times of India.
How can I go to Meenakshi Temple?
Since Madurai is connected well to all the cities, you can board a train till the Madurai Junction Railway Station from where the temple is located only 10 minutes away. You can take an auto rickshaw or a taxi as per your needs and make it to the attraction in no time.
What is famous to buy in Madurai?
Cotton fabrics, hand-woven silk and batik textiles, bell-metal lamps, bronze images, wood and stone carvings are some of the things to shop for in Madurai. East Masi street, South Avani Moola and Town Hall Road are some of the most prominent shopping areas.