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#MeenakshiSundareshwararTemple is a historic temple located on southern bank of Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to Meenakshi, a form of DeviParvati & her consort, Sundareshwar, a form of GodShiva.

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#MeenakshiSundareswarar temple was built by King Kulasekara Pandya (1190-1216 CE). He built the main Portions of the 3-storeyed gopura at the entrance of Sundareswarar Shrine & central portion of Goddess Meenakshi Shrine are some of the earliest surviving parts of temple.

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In early 14th century, the armies of Delhi Sultanate led by Malik Kafur plundered temple, looted its valuables & destroyed Madurai temple town. Contemporary temple is result of rebuilding efforts started by Vijayanagara rulers who rebuilt the core and reopened the temple.

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