Temple in Tamil Nadu

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Famous for: Marvelous architecture and location just close to sea shore

If you visit Kanyakumari and you fail to go to Kumari Amman temple, then you missed one of the must-see destinations of the city. This temple has lots of popular myths and beliefs and because of...

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Famous for: Religious belief and grand temple of Lord Muruga

Marudamalai temple is one of the best religious places in Coimbatore. It is very magnificent and great pious and religious environment could be felt by just entering the temple area. It is locat...

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Famous for: Religious belief and architectural grandeur

Perched at the minimal distance of 6 kms from the city, Perur temple is one of the best sights to be visited in Coimbatore. The temple is basically outcome of the efforts of Karikala Cholan and ...

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Famous for: Religious belief and architectural grandeur

Those who perform Yogas and meditation in their daily routine life, then they would love the place with the bottom of their heart. The temple is located amidst the majestic hills and sets the pe...

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Famous for: A stunning waterfall nestled in a valley

Nestled in the valley region downhill, the beautiful Jalagamparai Waterfalls is a must visit attraction near Yelagiri. Surrounded with lush green landscapes, this stunning waterfall remains floo...

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Famous for: Architectural style

Popularly known as Meenakshi Temple, Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple is perfectly believed to be the lifeline of Madurai and is site listed in the world famous attractions. The temple is dedic...

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Famous for: Its magnificent construct style

Madurai is a hub of magnificent and outstanding temples and Alagar Kovil is one of them. This beautifully constructed temple is situated only at the distance of 21 kms from Madurai and is dedica...

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Famous for: Popular pilgrimage shrine, shivalingam, superb architecture and world's longest corridors

Built in the 17^th century, the Ramanathaswamy Temple is the major highlight of Rameshwaram and is an important religious shrine to be visited in the entire South India. Dedicated to L...

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Famous for: A renowned temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman

Five Faced Hanuman Temple is one of the most renowned temples in Rameshwaram and is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The mythological legend says that Hanuman showed his profile at this place with fiv...

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Famous for: Ancient temple with wonderful architecture and gigantic mahalingam

Also known as the Big Temple, Brihadeeswara Templeis the most popular religious attraction in Thanjavur. Built by Rajaraja Chola I in the 11^th century, the temple is exquisitely const...

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Famous for: A beautiful temple housing 1000 lingas

The Ekambareshwar Temple is one of the largest temples in Kanchipuram with numerous shrines, mandapams, gopurams and tanks. This temple covers an area of 20 acres and was built by Pallavas and w...

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Famous for: An architectural marvel housing 1000 pillared hall

The ancient Vardaraja temple attracts devotees throughout the year because of it being one of the 108 'divyadesams'- the holy abodes of Lord Vishnu.There is a big outer wall that surroun...

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Famous for: A Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati

The Kamakshi Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Kamakshi, one of the incarnations of Goddess Parvati.  Located in the heart of Kanchipuram, this temple was built by the Pallava Ki...

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Famous for: An ancient rock carved temple

The Rock Fort Temple or UcchiPillayarKoil in Trichy, is a combination of two famous 7th century Hindu temples, one dedicated to Lord Ganesh and the other dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located o...

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Famous for: A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Murugun

Situated in the heart of the town of Viralimalai, ViralimalaiMurugan beautiful temple is a must visit religious attraction in the city. The presiding deity enshrined in this temple is Lord Murug...

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Famous for: The largest temple in India

The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a reclining form of Lord Vishnu. It is the first and foremost among the 108 Divya Desams, the h...

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Famous for: Temple, Architecture, Scenic Beauty

Dated back to the 8^th century AD, the Shore Temple is a must visit tourist attraction in the temple city of Mahabalipuram. This one of the oldest, five storied Hindu temple is actuall...

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Famous for: Temple, Architecture, Scenic Beauty

Five Rathas is a superb example of rock-cut temple built in the late 7^th century by the Pallavas. These magnificent temples associated with the Mahabharata period showcase a splendid ...

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Famous for: Architecture, Stone Carving, Scenic Beauty

Built around mid 7^th century, the Arjuna’s Penance is a huge bas-relief erected on two massive boulders. With having a length of 31 m and height of 9 m, this monolithic rock sculptu...

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Famous for: Religious belief and architectural grandeur

Situated at only 5km away from bus stand in Kodai, Kurinji temple is great place of worship for the local people. In this temple, idol of Lord Muruga, the God of Hills, is worshipped. This magni...

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Famous for: Being one of the main Jain temples in Chennai

Situated at the distance of 9 kms from the Chennai center in Polal village, Adeeswar temple is one of the most-visited temples by the devotees. Basically, the temple is an icon of Jain architect...

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Famous for: Religious belief and architectural grandeur

Being the core center of religious temples, Chennai houses a magnificently built temple named the Parthasarathy temple.  It is one of the main temples of Hindu Vaishnavas. Literally, the wo...

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Famous for: Being one of the oldest temples in Chennai of Dravidian style

Among the oldest and enormous temples in Chennai, it is but obvious to take the name of Kapaleeswarar temple. This astounding temple is devoted to the Lord Shiva and has great place in the heart...

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Famous for: Religious belief and spectacular waterfall

Tamil Nadu is one of the most religious states of India and Coimbatore justifies it to a great extent. Thirumoorthy Temple in Coimbatore, located near Udumalpet, is renowned temple of Hindus res...

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Famous for: A popular temple at Yelagiri Hills

Located on the tip of the Yelagiri Hills, the Velvan Temple is a famous temple which is dedicated to Lord Murugan. The temple offers some of the best views of the gigantic plains and landscapes ...

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Famous for: An ancient temple known for its exquisite craftsmanship

Located in the center of the Vellore Fort, the temple is a great place for the devotees and visitors alike. The temple boasts of a mythological background and historical significance that still ...

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Famous for: Architectural style

Situated at the distance of 8kms from Madurai, there lies the other famous temple of the city named Thiruparankundram. This magnificent temple is dedicated to Lord Subramaniya, who has six abode...

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Famous for: Charismatic views and its architectural style

Madurai is very rich in its unique religious monuments and Koodal Azhagar Temple is there in the city to add a lot. Its charismatic views and astonishing architectural style makes the temple out...

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Famous for: A beautiful temple atop the Sevaroyan Hill

Perched at a height of 5326 feet, Shevaroy isa beautiful temple which is situated atop the Servaroyan Hill which is the highest point in Yercaud. Dedicated to Lord Shevaroyan and Goddess Kaveri,...

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Famous for: An eye-catching view point

Located on the east side of the Yercaud Hills, the Pagoda Point is a view point that offers enchanting views of the Salem town and the nearby captivating scenic vistas of the hill region. Also k...

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Famous for: A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Rama

Located at a distance of 8 km from the Ramanathaswamy Temple, Nambu Nayagiamman Temple is enchanting temple that is dedicated to Lord Rama. It is a historical temple of 14^th century a...

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Famous for: A wonderful temple surrounded by water on four sides

Dhanushkodi Temple is a fantastic temple enveloped by water on all the four sides. Located near the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean, the temple is at the southern tip of India and earlier got com...

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Famous for: A sacred shrine housing footprints of Lord Rama

Gandhamadhana Parvatham is one of the most renowned temples of South India and attracts a lot of visitors to experience the beautiful scenes of sunrise and sunset. The double storied holy shrine...

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Famous for: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Brahspati

Dedicated to Lord Guru Bhagwan or Lord Brahaspati, the Alangudi Temple is a popular attraction in the ancient town of Thanjavur. The mythological legends say that Lord Shiva consumed the deadly ...

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Famous for: Shiva temple known for its artistic Dravidian architecture

The Kailashanathar Temple is another famous temple of Kanchipuram, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This is considered to be one of the earliest temples built during the Pallava rule by Rajasim...

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Famous for: A memorial built in the memory of Rajiv Gandhi

Situated in Sriperumpudhur on the route between Chennai and Kanchipuram, Rajiv Gandhi famous memorialwas built up in the memory of Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of the country. It is t...

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Famous for: Temple, Picnic, Caves

Tigers Cave is a rock cut Hindu temple located in Saluvankuppam near Mahabalipuram. The temple was constructed in the 8^th century by the Pallavas. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess D...

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Famous for: Temple, Sculptures, Ocean

Built by the Pallava kings, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, known as Valavendai Gnanapiran. Also referred as the Sthalasayana Perumal Temple, the shrine was built to protect the splendid...

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Famous for: Architectural style and royal grandeur

Temples serve to be the main attractions in India and being part of India, Kanyakumari also offers one of the most magnificent temples in the Southern India – Thirunandhikarai Cave Temple....

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Famous for: Religious belief and architectural grandeur

Subrahmanya temple, also renowned as Kartikeya temple, is the most popular temple of south India. This magnificent temple is situated at 65kms from Kodai and is also called as Palani temple. In ...

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Famous for: A shimmering lake with boating facilities

Nilavoor Lake awesome lake is better popular among the tourists for its boating facilities. Located in the NilavoorVillage, this small lake offers captivating views of the nearby surroundings an...

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Famous for: A calm religious place near Nilavoor Lake

Moksha Vimochana Templewas founded by a saint and is dated back to 14 year back. It is situated near the Nilavoor Lake, the temple shows a perfect example of local architecture with tiled roofin...

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Famous for: Architectural style

People of South India are great followers of Lord Subramaniya, incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and as a result one can see thousands of temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the main cities of Tamil N...

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Famous for: One of the main temples of Vaishnavites

Thirumohar Temple is one of the grand temples near Madurai and is situated at the distance of only 10kms. It is located in the close proximity to Ottakkadai. The magnificent temple is dedicated ...

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Famous for: A temple dedicated to Goddess Raja Raheshwari

Nestled amidst the scenic valley, the temple is dedicated to Raja Rajeswari, known as the goddess of all the gods. Built in 1983 by Tirukovilur Thapovanam, it is a popular religious attraction i...

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Famous for: A holy place where Rama washed his hair after killing Ravana

Located around 4 km from the island, Jada Tirtham was the place where Lord Rama installed Ramalingam after killing Ravana. But before installing it, Rama washed his jada or hair with water here ...

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Famous for: Artistic excellence and exquisite craftsmanship

VellaiPuliar Temple is an important ancient temples to be visited in Thanjavur and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The temple is mainly known for its wonderful carvings and sculptural works done o...

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Famous for: A pilgrimage destination where the wedding festival of Lord Shiva and Parvati is performed

Located near a small town of Kuthala in the district of Thanjavur, Thirumananjeri Templeis a famous pilgrimage destination. It is believed that the wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvati took place a...

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Famous for: A major Shakti temple

Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, a beautiful temple is one among the three major shakti temples, the other two being Madurai Meenakshi and KasiVisalakshi. It is an important center for worship of shakti ...

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Famous for: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu

Gunaseelam Vishnu temple Located near the city of Trichy is a shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is a 5,000 year old temple on the banks of River Cauvery and carries immense mythological import...

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Famous for: Beaches, Monuments, Temples

Lying at the shore of Bay of Bengal, it is a long serene beach which came into notice only after the 20^th century. This beautiful unexplored beach is a favored haunt for the tourists ...