Meenakshi
deity intermediate Hindu single tradition · 4
Meenakshi is a regional form of Parvati worshiped in Madurai, where she is considered the queen of the city. She is one of the many forms or aspects of Shakti in modern-day Hinduism, originating from regional legends and traditions. Her form and worship are specific to the Madurai region, where she holds special significance.
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Relationships
- co occurs with
- Guru Gorakhnath, Annapurna, Mahakali, Gauri, Kshethra Balaka, Rudra Savarni Manu, Jambukeswarar, Deva, ishta-devata, Kuladevata, Gramadevata, Ma Dakshina Kali, Mata Mumbadevi, Sachchika, Mata Patan Devi, Sri Hattanath, Ambika, Mahalakshmi, Kal Bhairava, Murugan, Padmanabhaswamy, Śiva, kali, Kama, Durga
- allied with
- Akhilandeswari, Kamakshi, Kannagi
Mentioned by
- Deva
- ishta-devata
- Kuladevata
- Gramadevata
- Ma Dakshina Kali
- Mata Mumbadevi
- Sachchika
- Mata Patan Devi
- Sri Hattanath
- Ambika
- Mahalakshmi
- Kal Bhairava
- Murugan
- Padmanabhaswamy
- Śiva
- kali
and 2 more
Sources
wikipedia (4)
Source passages
“Meenakshi (Madurai)”
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“Meenakshi, regional form of Parvati in Madurai. She is considered as the queen of Madurai.”
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“She is also revered collectively with the goddesses Meenakshi and Kamakshi, forming the Trishakti triad, the most powerful goddesses in Shaktism.”
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“However, she was calmed by the goddess Meenakshi, and later attained salvation.”
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