The 19 mandapams
Every hall in the Meenakshi Amman temple on its own page — history, sculpture and what to look for.
Ashta Shakthi Mandapam
The first hall that receives devotees entering through the east gateway.
Meenakshi Nayakkar Mandapam
A long pillared hall carrying rows of yali figures.
Iruttu Mandapam
Mudali Pillai Mandapam
Named for the low light that reaches its interior.
Kilikoondu Mandapam
Beside the Meenakshi sanctum; parrots were once kept here.
Kambathadi Mandapam
The hall before the Sundareswarar sanctum, holding the temple flagstaff.
Thousand Pillar Hall
The temple's most famous hall, now its art museum.
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Kalyana Mandapam
Where the Chithirai festival divine wedding is celebrated.
Unjal Mandapam
West of the golden lotus tank; the Friday swing service is held here.
Golu Mandapam
Navarathri Mandapam
Where the Navarathri golu display is arranged.
Veeravasantharayar Mandapam
Damaged in the 2018 fire and since fully restored.
Puthu Mandapam
Vasantha Mandapam
The long hall outside the temple wall, facing the east tower.
Rani Mangammal Mandapam
Built during the reign of Rani Mangammal of Madurai.
Chitra Mandapam
Known for its wall paintings.
Mukkuruni Vinayakar Mandapam
Home to the temple's great Vinayakar image.
Potramarai Kulam Corridor
The pillared walkway that rings the golden lotus tank.
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