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Pillared corridor and painted ceilings of Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai
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Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai: The Sacred Heart of Tamil Nadu

At the centre of Madurai stands a temple that has shaped the city's identity for centuries, revealing a remarkable world of art, devotion, and Dravidian craftsmanship.

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