Meenakshi Amman
Temple – Musical Pillars
One of the most interesting and exciting structures here
is the music pillars. There are five pillars and each of them has been carved
out from a single stone. These pillars have been carved so carefully that when
struck each of them, they produce incredibly unique sounds that are heavenly
music for the ears of the visitors standing there.
Beyond the North Tower there are five Musical pillars
each consisting of 22 smaller pillars carved out of a single stone, and
producing musical tunes when tapped. Each pillar has been carved out of a
single stone. Each has little pillars, chiseled exquisitely. Each of these
little pillars produces characteristic sound which struck. Hence these are
called Musical Pillars; such pillars are seen in the Thousand Pillar Mandapam
also.