| Famed as a temple state, Tamil Nadu has thousands | | | | after the triumph over demon King Ravana. Due to |
| of temples that are torchbearers of glorious heritage | | | | this, temple of Rameswaram attracts both |
| of Dravidian culture. These temples represents the | | | | Vaishnavites and Saivites. Apart from its architectural |
| excellent art forms that are evolved over several | | | | zenith, the main attraction of Rameshwaram temple |
| centuries. Numerous ancient rulers of Chola, Pallavas, | | | | is the Linga of Sri Ranganatha. |
| Pandyas and of other dynasties has built these | | | | Chidambaram Temple: As the name suggest, the |
| temples which are architectural masterpieces in their | | | | Chidambaram temple or the temple of Sri Nataraja is |
| own selves. | | | | located at Chidambaram town of south Arcot district, |
| Temples in Tamil Nadu are the greatest treasures. | | | | Tamil Nadu. This temple is dedicated to Nataraja, the |
| Most of these temples are made up of mortar and | | | | Lord of Cosmic Dance of bliss. It is one of the most |
| brick or scooped out of rocks. Ranging from | | | | famous Saivite shrines. The idol of Lord Natraja is |
| pre-Christian era to 20th century, millions of Hindu | | | | placed in the Chit Sabha or the Hall of Consciousness, |
| pilgrims from far and wide places comes here to | | | | in the Ananada Tandavan (Dance of bliss) pose. The |
| worship. Most of them gifts expensive gold or silver | | | | deity of Chidabaranm represents one of the five |
| jewelries to the residing deities of these temples. | | | | great elements of nature. The temple is also known |
| Thanks to the donations and offerings given by the | | | | for its Akasa Lingam. Two annual Bhrammotsavams |
| devotees, temples of Tamil Nadu are reputed as the | | | | festivals that takes place in this temple are the main |
| wealthiest shrines in the world. | | | | attraction that woo thousands of pilgrims and tourists |
| Some of the highly visited temples of Tamil Nadu are | | | | every year. |
| Sri Meenakshi Temple, Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, | | | | Kamakshi Ammam Temple: Positioned in Kanchipuram |
| Chidambaram Temple, Kamakshi Temple, | | | | town, the 'silk city of India', Kamakshi Ammam |
| Sri Meenakshi Temple: The Sri Minakshi Sundaresvara | | | | Temple was built in 14th century by Chola rulers. |
| Temple, one of the most visited temple of south | | | | Dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi-the presiding deity |
| India is located at Madurai. Both Minakshi temple and | | | | of Kanchi, Kamakshi Ammam Temple has a golden |
| Madurai city originated together. Dedicated to Lord | | | | “gopuram” in the centre. Here, in this temple, |
| Shiva and Goddess Meenakshi, this ancient temple | | | | the Goddess Kamakshi is worshiped in the form of a |
| was constructed by the Pandyan King, Kulashekara in | | | | Chakra placed in front of the idol. Along with it, an |
| between 16th to 18th century. Several legends are | | | | image of Adi guru Shankaracharya is also worshiped |
| related to this temple. It is the actual site where the | | | | here. This huge temple is also renowned as holy place |
| wedding between Lord Shiva and Goddess Meenakshi | | | | of Shakti worship in India. Every year, the Kamakshi |
| took place. Try to visit the temple, during Meenakshi | | | | temple hosts the annual car festival that takes place |
| Kalyanam festival that takes place during April-May | | | | on the 9th lunar day of February/March |
| and Teepam festival. | | | | Parthasarathy Temple: Dedicated to Lord Krishna, |
| Sri Ramanathaswamy temple: Renowned as a | | | | Parthasarathy temple is located at Triplicane in |
| famous pilgrimage site for Hindus in India, the Sri | | | | Chennai. Here, in this temple Lord Krishna is worshiped |
| Ramanathaswamy temple is situated in Rameswaram | | | | in the form of 'Charioteer of Arjuna of Mahabharatha' |
| town of Tamil Nadu. This 17th century temple is | | | | . Originally, built by Pallavas in 8th century, and then |
| dedicated to Lord Shiva and is famed as the largest | | | | renovated by Cholas and Vijayanagara kings, |
| temple of India. From time immemorial, it is said that | | | | Parthasarathy temple has the four incarnations of |
| pilgrimage to Kashi is not considered complete | | | | Lord Vishnu namely Narasimha, Rama, Varaha and |
| without a pilgrimage to Rameswaram. This gigantic | | | | Krishna. This ancient temple has some elaborately |
| temple is built on the western shore of the island of | | | | designed gopurams( towers) and mandaps( pillars). |
| Srirangam formed by Kaveri and Kolladam rivers. It is | | | | Apart from them there are some more temples |
| connected to mainland by a one kilometer long | | | | dotted in every part of Tamil Nadu such as Temples |
| railway bridge. According to a legend, Lord Rama has | | | | of Mahabalipuram, Temples of Thanjavur, Jain Temple |
| performed thanksgiving ceremony to Lord Shiva, | | | | of Chennais etc. |