One of the 29 states, Tamil Nadu is located at the extreme south of India which is famous for holding Dravidian style Hindu temples. As per the area, Tamil Nadu is the eleventh largest state in India and the sixth most populated state. One of the longest surviving classical languages in the world Tamil is the official language of this southern state. This southern state of India is home to eight World heritage sites, multi-religious buildings, historic buildings, and hill stations. There are around 2000 native species including elephants, tigers, leopards, and sloth bears etc. The state was ruled by several dynasties including Chalukyas, Cholas, and Pandavas. On North, it is surrounded by Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and on the west, it is surrounded by Kerala, on the East, it is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean surrounds it on the south. There are numerous industries in Tamil Nadu including cotton industries, automobile industries, railway coaches, power pumps, sugar, paper, and safety matches. After Maharashtra, it is considered as the second highest economic state in India having almost 16.78 lakh crores in GDP.
Temples in Tamilnadu- This south Indian state has many temples which are designed beautifully which looks so mesmerizing and even they tell us about the glorious past of these temples. Tamilnadu Temple Tour Package plays a vital role in visiting this ancient temple city of India.
The crowning glory of Tamil Nadu, which is known as the seat of South Indian Temples. The temple is designed in the shape of concentric squares and the highly enclosed walls are the perfect example to Architecture students. It is spread over an area of around 45 acres and has an entrance on all the sides. It is believed that the temple is as old as the city of Madurai itself i.e. around 6th century B.C. Dating back to the 14th century, the temple was plundered by Malik Kafur to loot the valuables of the temple. The temple, later on, got restored in the 16th century by Nayak ruler Vishwanath Nayakar. Myriads of Mandapams and pillars are constructed inside the premise of the temple and every Mandapam and pillar has its own significance. Thirukalyanam Festival of 10 days celebration in the month of April-May is also the major attraction of the temple in which millions of devotees visit the temple every year.
It is considered as one of the largest temples in India which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu and is counted among one of the World Heritage Sites as declared by UNESCO. The construction of this ancient temple was done in the 11th century AD under the reign of Chola rulers. It is believed that this is the first temple which is completely built up of granite. The major attraction of this temple is its 216 feet tall Vimana (tower) on the top of which there is an apex structure called Kumbam which weighs around 80 tonnes and is made up of single granite. The Kumbam adds more charm to the glory of this magnificent temple.
This beautiful masterpiece of Dravidian architecture is settled on the Srirangam Island of Tiruchirappalli district in Tamilnadu. This divine temple covers an area of almost 150 acres and has its 49 sub-shrines. The temple tops the list of 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu and so it is flocked by millions of devotees every year. There are 21 brilliantly carved Gopurams inside the temple among which Raja Gopuram is the tallest Gopuram of almost 236 feet high and is known as the tallest one in Asia. There are 7 enclosures inside the vicinity of the temple holding the presiding deity of Lord Vishnu enshrined in the innermost sanctum in the form of Lord Ramanathaswamy reclining on a five-headed serpent. Dating back to the 14th century, the temple was plundered by Muslim invaders and got restored in the 16th century by Vijayanagar and the Nayaka Rulers.
This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is also designed in a Dravidian style with 7 tiered Gopuram with intricate carvings. The temple consists of 5 enclosures among which the innermost is the main sanctum which houses Shivlinga in the form of Water Lingam. The water continuously flows out of the shrine through an underground stream which is constructed just below the Shivlinga. As per the mythological legends, there is a unique custom performed in this shrine in which they enact the penance done by Goddess Parvati. The priests of the shrine dress in lady costumes and then perform the Aarti and offer their prayer to Lord Jambukeshwar. This afternoon prayer is attended by hundreds of devotees every day and this unique afternoon prayer is very unusual and new to the foreign tourists and appeals them a lot.
One of the most famous and the oldest pilgrimages in the south Indian state, Kanchi Kailasanathar was constructed by the Pallava Dynasty around the late 7th century and the construction got over in the early 8th century. This beautifully designed temple is completely carved out with sandstone and the major attraction of this temple is the 16 sided Shivlinga which is present inside the main sanctum. There are 58 small shrines located inside the complex of the temple and the beautiful architecture of the shrine designed in Dravidian style are some of the major attractions of the temple. Beautifully adorned walls with different dancing postures of Goddess Parvati can be seen here. Although the temple is crowded with devotees for the entire year it gets heavily thronged by devotees on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri.
This magnificent temple of Tamil Nadu was constructed around 600 AD back but the recent structure of the temple was designed in the 11th-12th centuries. The architecture of the temple showcases Shaivite structure made designed with 5 Gopurams, 5 concentric enclosures. Dating back to the 15th century the carvings done on the 1000 pillars showing 1008 Shivlingas are so inviting to the devotees. It showcases one of the five elements of the Universe. This temple is dedicated to Lord Earth and holds a great religious significance for the devotees of Lord Shiva. The temple has been named so as it is the same place where Goddess Parvati performed a penance which pleased Lord Shiva and he appeared in front of her and since then this place has been called as Ekambareswarar (Lord of mango tree).
One of the most revered pilgrimage destinations of Char Dham pilgrimage circuit is thronged by hordes of devotees every year. The temple is also counted as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. According to the mythology, the association of Shivlinga enshrined in the main shrine of the temple is related to the early times of Ramayana. The temple is settled on the tranquil island of Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. Dating back to the 12th century CE, the temple was constructed by Pandya Rulers designed with 4 tall Gopurams designed in Dravidian style. The tallest Gopurams of Ramanathaswamy Temple is 126 feet tall and the temple also tops the list of longest temple corridor in the world. The corridor of the temple consists of 1000 pillars and all made of granite. A 6 feet tall Nani idol is also an eye-catching element of the temple.
The construction of this temple is associated with 7th Century CE under the reign of the Pallava Kings. It is believed that the temple was plundered by the Portuguese invaders and so it got restored during the 16th Century CE by Vijayanagara Empires who took it back to its pristine splendor. The temple is beautifully decorated with colorful Gopurams, Pillared halls, and the pristine water bodies. If you want to witness Dravidian Styled architecture then you must Kapaleeshwarar temple. As per the mythological beliefs, the temple holds a small shrine of Goddess Parvati as she performed a deep penance here to please Lord Shiva. The shrine of Goddess Parvati is situated just beside the main sanctum of Lord Shiva.
Dating back to the 7th century the temple was constructed under the rule of Pallava Dynasty. This ancient temple is situated in Mahabalipuram and has been declared as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The temple is beautifully designed with monolithic rock-cut temples in the form of Chariots. Each of the Chariots is dedicated to Pandavas of holy epic Mahabharata and is designed in different shapes and designs including sculptures of animals, humans, and gods. The architecture of this ancient temple gives you a deep insight of Pallavas architecture style. Besides Mahabalipuram Dance Festival, Shore Temple is another major attraction of this temple which is nicely adorned with beautiful carvings and sculptures.
A temple which is dedicated to virgin Goddess Kanyakumari and is located on the peninsular region of Kanyakumari in Tamilnadu. The origin of this temple is associated around 3000 years back. This ancient temple of Tamilnadu is situated on the confluence of Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and the Bay of Bengal. The idol of this shrine is carrying a rosary in her right hand. Kumari Amman Temple was constructed by Lord Prasurama who dedicated it to Goddess Kanyakumari. The eastern door of this temple is closed after an accident occurred due to the strength of the diamond of the nose ring. There is a belief among Hindu devout that if they visit the temple then they will be blessed with everlasting prosperity and peace.
Temples in Tamilnadu- This south Indian state has many temples which are designed beautifully which looks so mesmerizing and even they tell us about the glorious past of these temples. Tamilnadu Temple Tour Package plays a vital role in visiting this ancient temple city of India.
Meenakshi Amman Temple
The crowning glory of Tamil Nadu, which is known as the seat of South Indian Temples. The temple is designed in the shape of concentric squares and the highly enclosed walls are the perfect example to Architecture students. It is spread over an area of around 45 acres and has an entrance on all the sides. It is believed that the temple is as old as the city of Madurai itself i.e. around 6th century B.C. Dating back to the 14th century, the temple was plundered by Malik Kafur to loot the valuables of the temple. The temple, later on, got restored in the 16th century by Nayak ruler Vishwanath Nayakar. Myriads of Mandapams and pillars are constructed inside the premise of the temple and every Mandapam and pillar has its own significance. Thirukalyanam Festival of 10 days celebration in the month of April-May is also the major attraction of the temple in which millions of devotees visit the temple every year.
Brihadeeswarar Temple
It is considered as one of the largest temples in India which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu and is counted among one of the World Heritage Sites as declared by UNESCO. The construction of this ancient temple was done in the 11th century AD under the reign of Chola rulers. It is believed that this is the first temple which is completely built up of granite. The major attraction of this temple is its 216 feet tall Vimana (tower) on the top of which there is an apex structure called Kumbam which weighs around 80 tonnes and is made up of single granite. The Kumbam adds more charm to the glory of this magnificent temple.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
This beautiful masterpiece of Dravidian architecture is settled on the Srirangam Island of Tiruchirappalli district in Tamilnadu. This divine temple covers an area of almost 150 acres and has its 49 sub-shrines. The temple tops the list of 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu and so it is flocked by millions of devotees every year. There are 21 brilliantly carved Gopurams inside the temple among which Raja Gopuram is the tallest Gopuram of almost 236 feet high and is known as the tallest one in Asia. There are 7 enclosures inside the vicinity of the temple holding the presiding deity of Lord Vishnu enshrined in the innermost sanctum in the form of Lord Ramanathaswamy reclining on a five-headed serpent. Dating back to the 14th century, the temple was plundered by Muslim invaders and got restored in the 16th century by Vijayanagar and the Nayaka Rulers.
Jambukeswarar Temple
This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is also designed in a Dravidian style with 7 tiered Gopuram with intricate carvings. The temple consists of 5 enclosures among which the innermost is the main sanctum which houses Shivlinga in the form of Water Lingam. The water continuously flows out of the shrine through an underground stream which is constructed just below the Shivlinga. As per the mythological legends, there is a unique custom performed in this shrine in which they enact the penance done by Goddess Parvati. The priests of the shrine dress in lady costumes and then perform the Aarti and offer their prayer to Lord Jambukeshwar. This afternoon prayer is attended by hundreds of devotees every day and this unique afternoon prayer is very unusual and new to the foreign tourists and appeals them a lot.
Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
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Ekambareswarar Temple
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Ramanathaswamy Temple
One of the most revered pilgrimage destinations of Char Dham pilgrimage circuit is thronged by hordes of devotees every year. The temple is also counted as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. According to the mythology, the association of Shivlinga enshrined in the main shrine of the temple is related to the early times of Ramayana. The temple is settled on the tranquil island of Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. Dating back to the 12th century CE, the temple was constructed by Pandya Rulers designed with 4 tall Gopurams designed in Dravidian style. The tallest Gopurams of Ramanathaswamy Temple is 126 feet tall and the temple also tops the list of longest temple corridor in the world. The corridor of the temple consists of 1000 pillars and all made of granite. A 6 feet tall Nani idol is also an eye-catching element of the temple.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
The construction of this temple is associated with 7th Century CE under the reign of the Pallava Kings. It is believed that the temple was plundered by the Portuguese invaders and so it got restored during the 16th Century CE by Vijayanagara Empires who took it back to its pristine splendor. The temple is beautifully decorated with colorful Gopurams, Pillared halls, and the pristine water bodies. If you want to witness Dravidian Styled architecture then you must Kapaleeshwarar temple. As per the mythological beliefs, the temple holds a small shrine of Goddess Parvati as she performed a deep penance here to please Lord Shiva. The shrine of Goddess Parvati is situated just beside the main sanctum of Lord Shiva.
Monolithic Rock Temples
Dating back to the 7th century the temple was constructed under the rule of Pallava Dynasty. This ancient temple is situated in Mahabalipuram and has been declared as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The temple is beautifully designed with monolithic rock-cut temples in the form of Chariots. Each of the Chariots is dedicated to Pandavas of holy epic Mahabharata and is designed in different shapes and designs including sculptures of animals, humans, and gods. The architecture of this ancient temple gives you a deep insight of Pallavas architecture style. Besides Mahabalipuram Dance Festival, Shore Temple is another major attraction of this temple which is nicely adorned with beautiful carvings and sculptures.
Kumari Amman Temple
A temple which is dedicated to virgin Goddess Kanyakumari and is located on the peninsular region of Kanyakumari in Tamilnadu. The origin of this temple is associated around 3000 years back. This ancient temple of Tamilnadu is situated on the confluence of Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and the Bay of Bengal. The idol of this shrine is carrying a rosary in her right hand. Kumari Amman Temple was constructed by Lord Prasurama who dedicated it to Goddess Kanyakumari. The eastern door of this temple is closed after an accident occurred due to the strength of the diamond of the nose ring. There is a belief among Hindu devout that if they visit the temple then they will be blessed with everlasting prosperity and peace.
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