News India Live, Digital Desk: Meenakshi Amman Temple located in Madurai, South India is world famous, but do you know how mysterious is the story related to the origin and appearance of Goddess Meenakshi? According to mythology, Goddess Meenakshi is the incarnation of Mother Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva. The story of his birth and especially his ‘three breasts’ The mystery associated with it is a matter of deep faith and curiosity among devotees.
The goddess was born from the sacrificial fire
According to legend, King Malayadhwaja Pandya of Madurai and Queen Kanchanamala had no children. To have a child he performed a huge Putrakameshti Yagya. A little girl appeared from the sacrificial fire. But that girl was not ordinary—at the time of birth that girl Three Breasts Were.
Mystery and prophecy of the third organ
The king became extremely worried after seeing this form of his daughter. Then there was a voice from the sky which consoled the king. The voice said: “O King! Don’t worry. Your daughter is an incarnation of the Goddess. When she meets her future husband for the first time, her third breast will automatically disappear.”
Meenakshi: Warrior with fish eyes
The king named his daughter ‘Tadatgai’, whom we know today. Meenakshi (The one with beautiful eyes like a fish). Meenakshi was brought up as a warrior. She conquered the ten directions and finally reached Mount Kailash for the battle.
When Meenakshi collided with Shiva…
As soon as Meenakshi encountered Lord Shiva (Sundareshwar) on the battlefield of Kailash, the oracle came true. As soon as she saw Shiva, Meenakshi’s third breast disappeared and she was filled with shame. He immediately realized that Mahadev was his master. After this, the grand marriage of Lord Shiva and Mother Meenakshi took place in Madurai, which is still celebrated as ‘Chittirai Thiruvizha’ festival.
Importance of Meenakshi Amman Temple
architecture: This temple of Madurai is a wonderful example of architecture.
Symbol of power: Here Mata Meenakshi has been given a place even higher than Shiva, which shows the supreme form of women power.
Fish symbol: The royal symbol of the Pandya kings was the fish, which corresponds to the name and eyes of Goddess Meenakshi.
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