Goddess Durga

Minicoy Devi Temple, Minicoy, Lakshadweep

, Kerala
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Minicoy Devi Temple

* Location: Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep
* Deity: Goddess Durga
* History: The temple is believed to have been built in the 11th century CE.
* Architecture: The temple is built in the Kerala style of architecture.
* Festivals: The temple celebrates the following festivals:
* Navaratri
* Durga Puja
* Diwali
* Significance: The temple is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus from all over the world.

Images:

[Image of Minicoy Devi Temple](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/Minicoy_Devi_Temple.jpg/220px-Minicoy_Devi_Temple.jpg)

Architecture


Architecture of Minicoy Devi Temple

* Location: Minicoy Devi Temple is located in Minicoy, Lakshadweep.
* History: The temple was built in the 16th century by the Kolathiri Rajas of Kannur.
* Architecture: The temple is built in the Kerala style of architecture. It has a square sanctum sanctorum, a navaranga, and a mukhamandapa. The roof of the sanctum sanctorum is covered with copper plates. The temple is surrounded by a wall with four gopurams.
* Deities: The main deity of the temple is Goddess Durga. The other deities worshipped in the temple are Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Lord Ganesha.
* Festivals: The main festivals celebrated in the temple are Navaratri, Durga Puja, and Maha Shivaratri.
* Significance: The Minicoy Devi Temple is one of the most important temples in Lakshadweep. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus from all over the world.