(2) Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai river in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu.It is dedicated to Parvati,known as Meenakshi, and her con sort, Shiva, here named Sundareswarar. It houses 14 gopurams (gateway towers),ranging from 45–50 m in height.