Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, vellore is situated in 100 acres at the foot of a small range of green hills at Thirumalaikodi Vellore. The chief deity of the temple is Sri Lakshmi Narayani or Maha Lakshmi. The land of this temple reminds of the beauty of nature and almighty grace and spiritual environment.The main feature of the temple has to be that it is covered in real gold foil and it is regarded as the biggest and the only temple to do that
Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to the goddess Kamakshi, one of the highest aspects of Adi Shakti in Shaktism. It is located in the historic city of Kanchipuram, near Chennai. The main sanctum at the temple is called Gayatri Mandapa. It has Kamakshi Amman sitting in the yogic pose of Padmasana. Her Aasan is Panch Brahmasan. She has four arms. In her lower hands are a Sugarcane and a bunch of five flowers. In her upper hands have her weapons Pasha and Ankush. There is a parrot near her but it is hardly visible to the visitors. She is always well adorned in bright beautiful Saris with all the Shringara
Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple situated in Puducherry, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is a storehouse of Chola architecture.The idols located in the temple include that of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, Lord Lakshmana, Lord Hanuman, Lord Navaneetha Krishna, Sri Santhana Gopala and Sri Venugopala are there. Visitors can see various forms of Lord Vishnu in the 108 Divyadesam
Thillai Nataraja Temple or Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nataraja, the form of Shiva as the lord of dance. This temple is located in Chidambaram.The temple architecture symbolizes the connection between the arts and spirituality, creative activity and the divine. The temple wall carvings display all the 108 karanas from the Natya Shastra by Bharata Muni, and these postures form a foundation of Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical dance. While Shiva as Nataraja is the primary deity of the temple, it reverentially presents major themes from Shaktism, Vaishnavism, and other traditions of Hinduism.
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.
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, an Antarala and a Vimana with a high tower, all in line on the east-west axis.
Jambukeswarar Temple or Thiruvanaikaval is a famous Shiva Temple in Tiruchirapalli. It is located on Srirangam island, which has the famous Ranganathaswamy Temple. The sanctum of Jambukeswara has an underground water stream and in spite of pumping water out, it is always filled with water.It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, and it is here that the deity’s praises have been sung by all four of the most revered Nayanars (Saivite Saints).
Vekkali Amman Temple is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Vekkaali, a form of the goddess Kali. It is located in Woraiyur, a neighborhood in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. The central shrine of the temple houses the image of Vekkali Amman and the major feature of the temple is the absence of a roof over the sanctum.The Goddess is believed to be an epitome of immense strength, willpower, peace and harmony. As one walks into the temple, they will feel the divine vibe of Vekkali Amman.
Ucchi Pillayar Temple is a Hindu temple, one dedicated to Lord Ganesha located at the top of Rockfort, Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The temple is situated at the top of the rock. This Rock Fort Temple is made of 3 different Temples. Manikka Vinayagar Kovil at the foot hill, Thayumanaswamy Kovil at Middle and Uchi Pilliyar Kovil on top. The Ganesha(Ucchi Pillayar) temple is much smaller with an access through steep steps carved on the rock and provides views of Trichy, Srirangam and the rivers Kaveri and Kollidam.
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.
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.
Ramanathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva located on Rameswaram island in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is also one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples. It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, where three of the most revered Nayanars, Appar, Sundarar and Thirugnana Sambandar, have glorified the temple with their songs. The temple has the longest corridor among all Hindu temples in India.
Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple, the five-faced Hanuman Temple, is dedicated to Lord Hanuman situated in Rameswaram. It is believed that Lord Hanuman revealed his 5 sacred faces including that of the mythological Lord Garuda, Mythological Lord Narasimha, and Mythological Lord Hayagriva and others. The main attraction is the magnificent set of sacred stones which can be seen floating here. The legend behind the stones goes like that of the pious mythological bridge named the Sethu Bandhanam.
Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple, the five-faced Hanuman Temple, is dedicated to Lord Hanuman situated in Rameswaram. It is believed that Lord Hanuman revealed his 5 sacred faces including that of the mythological Lord Garuda, Mythological Lord Narasimha, and Mythological Lord Hayagriva and others. The main attraction is the magnificent set of sacred stones which can be seen floating here. The legend behind the stones goes like that of the pious mythological bridge named the Sethu Bandhanam.
The Arulmigu Bhagavathy Amman Aalayam or Kanyakumari Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati, located in the town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. Inside the temple are various shrines and carvings dedicated to the goddess, as well as a large bell, which is believed to have been used to call worshippers to the temple.This ancient temple of Kanyakumari also presents mesmerizing scenic beauty as it is location by the side of vast spread of ocean. Spiritual aura, breathtaking natural beauty and an ancient architecture makes this temple a must visit.