Shri Pathirakali Mariamman Temple

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Shri Pathirakali Mariamman Temple () is one of the oldest temples in Madurai district. The Thirumangalam city is known that the mangalyam for goddess Meenakshi of Madurai was designed and done here, so the name Tiru+Mangal(y)am came. In other way, it is said that when lord Murugan married Theivanai in Thiruparankundram (nearest to Tirumangalam), the "Tirumangalyam" was made here and hence the name came Read more on Wikipedia

type: Hindu temple
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