Who is the Queen of Madurai?
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Who is the Queen of Madurai?
Rani Mangammal (Mangamma)(died 1705) was a queen regent of the Madurai Nayak kingdom (in present-day Madurai, India) during the minority of her grandson Vijaya Ranga Chokkanatha in 1689—1704….Mangammal.
| Kings and Queen Regents of Madurai Nayak Dynasty | |
|---|---|
| Tiruchirapalli | 1616–1634 |
| Madurai | 1634–1665 |
| Tiruchirapalli | 1665–1736 |
| Major forts |
Who was Goddess Meenakshi?
Meenakshi (Sanskrit: Mīnākṣī; Tamil: Mīṉāṭci; sometimes spelled as Minakshi; also known as Aṅgayaṟkaṇṇi, Mīnāṭci and Taḍādakai), is a Hindu goddess and tutelary deity of Madurai who is considered an avatar of the Goddess Parvati. She is the divine consort of Sundareswarar, a form of Shiva.
What is the story of Meenakshi?
The story of the figure of Meenakshi is also legendary. It describes a Pandya king, Malayadhvaja, who hoped for a son and heir. He carefully performed a fire ceremony requesting that the gods fulfill this wish. Instead, he was granted a daughter, Meenakshi, who was born with three breasts.
Who is the brother of Madurai Meenakshi?
Alagar
Alagar was the elder brother of Meenakshi, and he visited Madurai to attend the marriage ceremony of Lord Shiva and Lady Meenakshi.
Who was the famous queen of Nayak dynasty in Madurai?
Meenakshi (Nayak queen)
| Kings and Queen Regents of Madurai Nayak Dynasty | |
|---|---|
| Kumara Krishnappa Nayak | 1563–1573 |
| Joint Rulers Group I | 1573–1595 |
| Joint Rulers Group II | 1595–1602 |
| Muttu Krishnappa Nayak | 1602–1609 |
Who ruled Madurai after Meenakshi?
The dynasty consisted of 13 rulers, of whom 9 were kings, 2 were queens, and 2 were joint-kings….History of Tamil Nadu.
| Kings and Queen Regents of Madurai Nayak Dynasty | |
|---|---|
| Rangakrishna Muthu Virappa Nayak | 1682–1689 |
| Rani Mangammal‡ | 1689–1704 |
| Vijaya Ranga Chokkanatha Nayak | 1704–1731 |
| Queen Meenakshi‡ | 1731–1736 |
Did Lord Shiva marry Meenakshi?
According to folklore, Meenakshi was the daughter of Pandya King Malayadwaja Pandyan. She ruled Madurai after her father. Lord Shiva came to Madurai as Lord Sundareswarar to marry Meenakshi after which both ruled Madurai.