Meenakshi Temple consists of 14 towers, 33,000 statues, sophisticated color schemes, and attracts 15,000 visitors a day.
Meenaskshi Temple is located in Tamil Nadu state, southern India, featuring vibrant colors.
Extremely elaborate motifs and patterns show images of gods, demons, or different animals.
The building was built in the 16-18th century, but the brilliant paint was later worn in major festivals and events.
The temple complex covers an area of more than 18 hectares, including several temples of the goddess Meenakshi, the goddess Parvati, and the wife of Shiva in Hinduism.
In the 200 years of reign of Nayakka dynasty from the 13-16 century, many towers and buildings were built in the temple complex.
Some temple restoration projects have been carried out in recent years to bring Meenakshi temple to its original state.
Each day 15,000-25,000 people come to the temple to pray for marriage, health, money and children, as well as to eat, sleep and practice.
The temple is 52 m high, with 12 towers covered by 33,000 unique sculptures.
Temple with magnificent electric lights at night.
There are many stalls selling flowers, coconut and worshiping items around the temple.
The temple is the highlight of the 2,500-year-old Madurai city.
To preserve the temple, statues of gods are repaired, repainted and performed rituals every 12 years.
In Sri Meenakshi Amman temple there is a sacred cow statue, offered to the goddess Parvati.
In addition to the statues of the gods, the temple also features warriors and scenes that recreate the wars.
Inside the temple are countless great sculptures.
