Meenakshi Temple

Which dynasty built the Meenakshi temple at Madurai?

• Cholas

• Cheras

• Pandiyas

Who ruled Madurai from the 16th to the 18th century and left a majestic imprint of their rule in the Meenakshi - Sundareswarar Temple?

• Cholas

• Nayaks

• Pandiyas

The temple in believed to be built on the year __________.

• 1800

• 1600

• 1400

How many magnificient Gopurams are located in the temple?

• 14

• 13

• 12

To which god is the famous temple of 'Meenakshi amman' is dedicated?

• Lord Brahma

• Lord Shiva

• Lord Vishnu

What is the height of the tallest tower in the temple ?

• 51.9 metres

• 41.9 metres

• 61.9 metres

What type of architecture is the temple made of?

• Dravidan architecture

• South Indian architecture

• Both

What tree is present on this temple under which Lord Shiva used to meditate here?

• Neem tree

• Kadamsa tree

• Banyan Tree

Who is the wife goddess of Lord Shiva?

• Santhana Laxmi

• Dhana Laxmi

• Parvati

What is the size of the area on which the temple is located?

• 35 acres

• 45 acres

• 55 acres