Meenakshi Amman Temple or Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the ancient city of Madurai in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, an avatar (form) of goddess Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwar, an avatar of Lord Shiva.