The Meena community claim a mythological descent from Matsya, who is called Meenesh ("Lord of the Meenas"/ "Fish-Lord"). Matsya Jayanti is celebrated as Meenesh Jayanti by the Meenas.
The Meena fall into the Scheduled Tribe category in the state of Rajasthan and the majority of them are classified as being Hindu, but in Madhya Pradesh Meena are recognised as a Scheduled Tribe only in Sironj Tehsil, Vidisha, while in the other 44 districts of the state they are categorised as Other Backward Classes.
Pisces (Meena Rashi) is associated with Lord Jupiter (Brihaspati), and this connection reflects their shared qualities of spirituality, compassion, creativity, intuition, and adaptability.
The Mina are possibly of inner Asiatic origin, and tradition suggests that they migrated to India in the 7th century with the Rājputs, but no other link between the two has been substantiated. In the 11th century, the Meo branch of the Mina tribe converted from Hinduism to Islām, but they retained Hindu dress.
It is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, her consort Sundareśvarar, a form of Shiva and her brother Aḻagar, a form of Vishnu. The temple is theologically significant as it represents a confluence of the Shaivism, Shaktism and Vaishnavism denominations of Hinduism.
Aadi Vanthen Video Song | Palayathu Amman | 2000 | Meena , Ramki | Tamil Video Song.
Why is Meenakshi green?
“According to myth, Meenakshi is said to have a dusky complexion, an indication of her Dravidian origin. And when dusky women apply turmeric on their faces, they get a greenish tint. And that's why Meenakshi is shown green.
Shiva assured Meenakshi that he would come to Madurai to marry her. As promised, Shiva, along with all the gods and the sages, came to Madurai. Shiva as Sundareshvara married Meenakshi and ruled the Pandya kingdom under the name Sundara Pandyan. Their temple stands at the centre of Madurai.
Origin:Sanskrit. Meaning:Fish. Meena is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin. This charming name translates to “fish.” Meena is intimately connected to the Meena tribe, mainly native to the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh regions of India, who claim descent from the fish avatar of the god Vishnu.
The Holy Site of Mina is linked to historical events, including when the Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him (PBUH), stoned the three Jamarat and sacrificed a ransom for his son Ismail (PBUH). Additionally, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed these rituals during the Farewell Pilgrimage.
Meena Rashi is represented by two fishes with one's head at the tail of another fish. This is symbol of confused state of mind and generally not very sure about their emotions. Like fish, they are peace loving and would love to stay near water bodies.
' Favorable color is sea green. Pisces excel in creative, compassionate careers and value emotional connection and healing arts in relationships. Meena Rashi, ruled by Jupiter and Neptune, is known for wisdom, spirituality, and empathy. Traits include creativity, compassion, and deep emotions.
It corresponds to the zodiacal sign of Pisces, and overlaps with about the later half of March and about the early half of April in the Gregorian calendar. First day of the Meena month, called as Meena Sankranti generally falls on March 14.
Yellow Sapphire, or Pukhraj, is the primary gemstone for Meen Rashi as it aligns with Jupiter's energy. Wearing Yellow Sapphire can: Boost wealth, wisdom, and spiritual growth. Attract prosperity and positive energy.
Bangladesh was the first country to launch Meena when a film about her struggle to go to school, called 'Count Your Chickens', was broadcast on national television in 1993. Meena continues to survive and grow after 25 years.
Xavier's College, Kolkata. She also met David Lelyveld, a historian on sabbatical from the University of Minnesota, while they were in Hyderabad, and they married in 1979. She then moved with her husband to New York City.
Mina, June 03, 2025, SPA -- Mina stands as one of the most revered sacred sites intricately tied to the rituals of Hajj. Deeply rooted in Islamic history and spirituality, this valley remains a living witness to the continuity of worship from the time of Prophet Abraham, peace be upon him, to the present day.
Mina in Islam holds immense significance as it is the location where several key rituals are performed during the Hajj pilgrimage. Mina derives its name from the three-letter combination ma-na-ya which means “to find”, “to undergo test” or “to be put to the test”.
Mina (Mee-na) (Awakened: 404 AC) is a goddess of the Krynnish pantheon, who was born of the joy of the combined gods when the world of Krynn was forged by Reorx during the Age of Starbirth. She became known to mortals on Krynn when she took the form of a human girl.
The name Meena means 'fish' in Sanskrit. This association with fish can symbolize fertility, prosperity, and the life-sustaining properties of water. In Hindu mythology, Meena is the short form of Meenakshi, a Hindu goddess regarded as an avatar of Parvati.
Despite its elegant sound and rich cultural heritage, Meena remains relatively uncommon in Western countries, not appearing in top ranking lists in either the US or UK.
Meenakshi (Sanskrit: Mīnākṣī; Tamil: Mīṉāṭci; sometimes spelled as Minakshi; also known as Aṅgayaṟkaṇṇi Mīnāṭci and Taḍādakai), is a Hindu goddess who is considered an avatar of the Goddess Parvati.
Parvati is a benevolent goddess. Born the daughter of a mountain called Himalaya, she won Shiva's affection only after undergoing severe ascetic discipline. The couple had two children.
The Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple is dedicated to goddess Meenakshi Amman, incarnation of Parvati and consort of Lord Shiva. Meenakshi means “fish-shaped eyes”, signifying the beautiful fish-shaped eyes of the deity, which is supposed to end all miseries when one gazes into them.
