The Meenakshi Temple is renowned for its impressive Dravidian style of architecture, which is characterized by tall gopurams (pyramidal gateways) and intricate carvings.
The temple's main tank, known as the Golden Lotus Tank, is believed to have healing properties and is adorned with stunning lotus flowers made of gold.
The hall is famous for its exquisite architecture and intricate sculptures. It is said to have been built with a thousand pillars, although the actual number is closer to 985.
Inside the temple, there are pillars that produce different musical notes when struck, and are known for their acoustic properties.
The temple houses a monolithic idol of Nataraja, the cosmic dancer, carved from a single block of emerald.
The temple is dedicated to the divine couple of Meenakshi, an incarnation of Parvati, and Sundareswarar, an incarnation of Shiva.
The temple has a sacred pond, known as Potramarai Kulam, which is believed to be connected to the underground water sources of the Vaigai River.
The Kalyana Mandapam is a marriage hall within the temple that is adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures.
The temple is known for its grand elephant procession, which takes place during the annual Chithirai Festival, where the idols of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar are carried on the back of elephants around the temple.