As
Lord Siva steps in to marry Meenakshi, the austere digambara turns magnificent.
Meenakshi is the queen of Madurai and their marriage is a celebrated event.
“After Meenakshi defeated all the soldiers and generals at the place, Siva himself came to fight the undaunted queen. As soon as Meenakshi saw him, the prophetic words uttered at her birth came true as she was overpowered with love for Siva.”
“In north India, the event is observed in a different style. Parvati’s penance and attainment of Siva as her consort is enacted during all marriages.”
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Meenakshi
Temple inside, see pic 9 for Siva Parvati marriage
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Meenakshi
Temple Madurai
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The
Kailash Mansrovar Yatra is Sanatan, eternal
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