There are 26 old scriptures (Puranas) where the Mahaprasad has been held in high esteem. It has been said that partaking Mahaprasad is equivalent to having Darshan of Lord Jagannath. By partaking Mahaprasad all sins are washed away

The complex has numerous sculpted pillared halls. It’s shrines are dedicated to Hindu deities and Shaivism scholars, with the vimanas above the garbhagrihas (sanctums) of Meenakshi and Sundaresvara gilded with gold

Because he worshipped Lord Shiva devoutly, the lord appeared in front of him and told Ravana that he was impressed by his devotion and would give Ravana any boon that he would ask

The temples right from the oldest ones found, depict stories from the epics or puranas and other mythology, whereas some also depict the social structure and activities of the era in which they had been constructed

The clarification comes at a time when social media is abuzz with devotees objecting to such moves that amount to undue government interference in Hindu temple affairs

The main shrine of the five-storied building, supported by 72 pillars. Archaeological findings suggest it to be 2,000 - 2,200 years old.

A great poet of the time claimed in his lyrics that its walls were made out of solid gold. It is also known as the world’s richest Hindu temple with assets worth over $22 billion dollars in gold and gems!