Meenakshi Devi Mandir: Who is that goddess who was born with three breasts, and Lord Shiva freed her from the third breast?

Meenakshi devi mandir: There are many mythological stories associated with every temple and deity of India. One such astonishing story is of a Hindu goddess who was born with three breasts and Lord Shiva freed her from these breasts.

Meenakshi devi mandir: There are many temples in South India which are famous all over the world. There is a grand temple of Goddess Meenakshi, this temple is located in Madurai city of Tamil Nadu. Built in 45 acres, this temple is an excellent example of architecture. There are two temples in this complex. Meenakshi temple and the other main temple, many mythological stories and mysteries are associated with this temple. One mystery of the temple is the three-breasted idol of Goddess Meenakshi.

Who is Goddess Meenakshi?

Meenakshi is a revered Hindu goddess who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva. The name "Meenakshi" means "fish eyes", which means fish-shaped eyes. She is famous for her beauty and is considered a powerful and benevolent goddess who blesses her devotees with protection, prosperity and fertility.

What is the secret of three breasts?

According to Hindu mythology, Meenakshi was born to King Malayadhwaja Pandya and Queen Kanchanamala. The royal couple was childless for a long time and prayed to Lord Shiva to be blessed with a child. The couple was blessed with a baby girl who was born with three breasts at the age of three. A divine voice told the parents that the extra breast would disappear when she met her future husband.

This is how I got rid of the third breast

Meenakshi grew up to be a mighty and powerful ruler. During her reign, Goddess Meenakshi launched a military campaign and conquered various kingdoms. During one of these conquests, she met Lord Shiva and upon seeing him, her third breast disappeared, indicating that Lord Shiva was her future husband.

Marriage took place in the form of Sundareswarar

After the third breast of Goddess Meenakshi disappeared, she requested Lord Shiva for marriage. After which Lord Shiva took the form of Sundareshwar and Goddess Meenakshi married Sundareshwar, the handsome young form of Lord Shiva in Madurai and their marriage ceremony was a grand event, which is celebrated every year in Madurai as Meenakshi Tirukalyanam or Chithirai festival.