Famous Temples of South India

 The glorious history and rich heritage of India are well preserved in its temples. And the best among them are the famous temples of South India. Make your holiday little more extraordinary with South India temple tour and discover the intriguing history and glorious past of the country for which it is renowned globally.

         

          

            1.     Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram

Ramanathaswamy Temple on Rameswaram island is one of the twelve Jyothirlinga temples of Lord Shiva and part of the most important Hindu pilgrimage circuit, Char Dham. The temple has the longest corridor among all Hindu temples in India.

2.       Brihadeswarar Temple, Thanjavur

Brihadeshwara Temple also known as big temple is one of the most famous temple in Tamil Nadu stat and one of the largest temples in India. The Temple is part of the world heritage site with the name of Great Living Chola Temples of India.

3.       Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram

Shore Temple at Mamallapuram is one of the earliest structural temples in Southern India and part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. The temple is built with blocks of granite and one of the oldest structural stone temples of South India.

4.       Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Madurai

Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is the most prominent landmark and most visited tourist attraction in the city. This historic Hindu temple is nominated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

5.       Annamalaiyar Temple, Thiruvannamalai

Annamalaiyar Temple is situated at the base of Annamalai hills in Tamil Nadu and temple complex is one of the largest in India. The Annamalaiyar temple is one of five Shiva temples associated with the five elements.

6.       Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram

Thillai Nataraja Temple the holiest Shiva temple in India,located in the town of Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu. Chidambaram temple is the only great temple complex spread over 40 acres in the heart of the city.

7.       Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur

Vadakkunnathan Temple is an ancient Shiva temple, situated at the heart of Thrissur city. This temple is a classic example of Kerala style architecture and has been recommended for world heritage site of Kerala.