Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in Tamil Nadu.It is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of Shakti, and her consort, Sundareswarar, a form of Shiva.Donning the Dravidian style of architecture, this temple was once considered to be counted among the ' Seven Wonders of the World'. It is believed that King Vishwantha Nayaka reconstructed Madurai as per the rules of Shilpa Shastras and as the temple is in the city's center, its streets radiate like lotus and its petals
Malayadipatti Rock-Cut Temples are situated on granite hillocks, south of the Malayadipatti village or Thiru Valattur Malai. It is one of the famous places of heritage in Tamilnadu.There are two temples in Malayadipatti, one for Lord Shiva(Vakeeswarar) and the other for Lord Vishnu(Olipathivishnu Vishnugraham). Both temples are situated on the same hillock.The mandapa has several pillars and houses the statues of Ganesha and Murugan along with Nandi. The entrance of the temple has beautiful carvings to be appreciated.
Brihadisvara Temple or Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Jayankondam, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.The main temple dedicated to Shiva is based on a square plan, but it displays other Hindu deities such as Vishnu, Durga, Surya, Harihara, Ardhanarishvara, and others.Temple is built in Dravidian architecture with a square plan. The temple complex includes Nandi Mandapa, Alankar Mandapa, Maha Mandapa, Mukha Mandapa and Ardha Mandapa.
Shore Temple is located in Mahabalipuram.It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite.The temple is a combination of three shrines. The main shrine is dedicated to Shiva, as is the smaller second shrine. A small third shrine, between the two, is dedicated to a reclining Vishnu and may have had water channeled into the temple, entering the Vishnu shrine.Shore Temple faces east so that the sun rays shine on the main deity of Shiva Linga in the shrine, is a five-storied structural Hindu temple rather than rock-cut as are the other monuments at the site.
Arunachalesvara Temple or Annamalaiyar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at the base of Arunachala hill in the town of Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu.It is significant to the Hindu sect of Shaivism as one of the temples associated with the five elements, the Pancha Bhoota Stalas, and specifically the element of fire, or Agni.The main shrine of Arunachalesvara faces east, housing images of Nandi and Surya, and is the oldest structure in the temple.The temple celebrates dozens of festivals throughout the year.prime festivals are - The Brahmotsavam,Chitra Pournami,Thiruvoodal.
Brihadishvara Temple or Thanjai Periya Kovil (Thanjavur Big Temple) is a Shaivite Hindu temple built in a Chola architectural style located on the south bank of the Cauvery river in Thanjavur.It is also called Dakshina Meru. There is a Nandi Shrine, two continuous extensive Mandapas (worship rooms), an Antarala (antechamber), and a Vimana with a high tower, all in line on the east-west axis.
Gingee Fort or Senji Fort is one of the surviving forts in Tamil Nadu.The Gingee Fort complex is on three hillocks: Krishnagiri to the north, Rajagiri to the west and Chandrayandurg to the southeast. The three hills together constitute a fort complex,yet each hill contains a separate and self-contained citadel. It has a seven-storeyed Kalyana Mahal (marriage hall), granaries, prison cells, and a temple dedicated to its presiding Hindu goddess called Chenjiamman. The fortifications contain a sacred pond known as Aanaikulam. The walls of the fort are a mixture of the natural hilly terrain comprising the Krishnagiri, Chakkili Drug and Rajagiri hills.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha, located in Srirangam,Tamil Nadu. The unique distinction of being the foremost among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to the god Vishnu. The temple is enclosed by 7 concentric enclosures with courtyards.The temple has 17 major gopurams, 39 pavilions, 50 shrines, 9 sacred water pools, Ayiram kaal mandapam (a hall of 1000 pillars) and several small water bodies inside.
Navagraha Temple is a set of nine Hindu temples, each dedicated to one of the nine planetary deities, the Navagraham in various places around the South Indian town of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. Nine Temples names are Suryanar Kovil, Kailasanathar Temple, Vaitheeswaran Koil, Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Agneeswarar Temple, Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple, Rahu Stalam and Naganathaswamy Temple.
The Surya temple is dedicated to Graham. Other Temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Kumbakonam Brahma Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kumbakonam,Tamil Nadu.The temple has three sanctuaries, one for Lord Brahma with his partner Saraswathi and mother Gayatri in a standing position to receive the blessings of Lord Veda Narayana Perumal, the other with the partner of Lord Veda Narayana Perumal Sridevi and Bhoodevi. and the third is Lord Yoga Narasimha and his two companions. Hence a devotee can have darshan of three lords in the temple.