The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamilnadu is one of the most sacred Hindu temples built in the early 17th century dedicated to Lord Shiva and his wife Goddess Parvati, also known as Meenakshi. The temple consists of twin temples for Shiva and Meenakshi located at the heart of Madurai. According to myth, the temple commemorates the marriage of the goddess Meenakshi.