The Dravidian-style temple, constructed in the 1980s in Pearland, stands out from its relatively rural surroundings. This vast, ornate building is a replica of the world's largest temple dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
The complex is the only temple outside of India dedicated to Meenakshi, the goddess of marriage. The temple's several towers, constructed with Indian white granite, feature ornate sculptures of animals and individuals from Hindu mythology.
Outside of its stunning architecture, the temple is an active center for its area's Hindu community. The most sacred section of the temple, the Garbhagriha, was the first part of the complex to be constructed, in accordance with Hindu regulations.
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Find out more about the Sri Meenakshi Hindu Temple, as well as other Hindu temples you can visit in Texas.
