Goddess of Wisdom and Strength: Meenakshi Amma

Meenakshi Amma is a powerful and beloved goddess, revered as the divine consort of Lord Sundareswarar. Her primary shrine is the magnificent Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, a site of great pilgrimage. She embodies grace, strength, and wisdom, and is often depicted with three eyes, signifying her omniscience. The fish-shaped emblem (sometimes called a mina) on her forehead represents her connection to the water element and is also believed to symbolize auspiciousness and abundance.