Chennai: Since time immemorial, humans have demonstrated the extent of their faith in their respective gods by building magnificent edifices as places of worship. The belief has always been that the more imposing the structure, the more intricate the works of art within it, and the more extraordinary the skill and hard work, the greater the glory of God.
The Meenakshi Temple in Tamilnaduās oldest city Madurai is just such an example of the limits of human imagination and creativity while also being an outstanding example of Tamil architecture.
On 23 Ā April at 9 pm, to celebrate Thirukalyanam, the glorious annual celebration of the wedding of mother goddess Meenakshi with Lord Shiva in his Sundareshwar avatar, HistoryTV18 is taking viewers right inside this extraordinary temple complex with a 30-minute special called āWonders of Men: Meenakshi Templeā.
The film will take viewers deep within the monument to spend an entire day, from sunrise to sunset, and learn about its history, architecture, and the rituals practised every day. The show will also make the audience meet the people who take care of it and are privy to its deepest secrets, from legends to historical facts.