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History of Madurai Meenakshi Temple According to legend, the temple was built by the Pandya king, Kulasekara Pandya, in the 6th century CE. The king was childless and prayed to Lord Shiva for a child. He was blessed with a daughter who was later named Meenakshi.

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The Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli is one of the most illustrious temples in the country dedicated to Lord Vishnu. #DidYouKnow - The inscriptions found from the temple throw significant light on the historical, cultural and economic detail of over a period of a thousand years.

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Mahabodhi Temple is one of the most important sites in Buddhism. It was built by the Gupta Empire between the 5th and 6th centuries and sits at the location where Buddha himself is said to have gained enlightenment. It is one of the most spectacular brick structures in India and was very influential in the succeeding architectural periods. Read a little of the history of Mahabodhi Temple and the Gupta Empire and view a selection of photos

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The art and history of India is spell bounding. And you can explore a lot more via museums in every state. Featured here is Albert Hall Museum, Rajathan. Credit: @abhilash__ #travel #traveltheworld #travelling #travelblogger #traveller #trip #rajasthan

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Meenakshi Temple Overview The historic Meenakshi Amman temple is located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Built sometime between the year 1623 and 1655, the wonderful architecture of the place is renowned globally. Meenakshi Temple is primarily dedicated to Parvati, known as Meenakshi, and her spouse, Shiva. What makes this temple different from the others is the fact that both God and Goddess are worshipped together. www.renghaholidays.com #thenicalltaxi…

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This group of sanctuaries, founded by the Pallava kings, was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries. It is known especially for its rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous 'Descent of the Ganges', and the temple of Rivage, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva. 5 photos. https://dorpenstedennederland.blogspot.com/ https://fieggentrio.blogspot.com/

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