Important Temples In Tamilnadu
Meenakshi Amman Temple:
Location:Madurai,Tamilnadu.
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Dedicated to Goddess Parvati in the form of Meenashi and her consort, Lord Shiva in the form of Lord Sundareshwarar, the ‘ Meenakshi Amman Temple’ is one of the most ancient and famous temples not only in Tamil Nadu but, in entire India.According to historical and archaeological records, the temple was originally built around 6th century AD and the major portion of it was damaged in 14th century by the Muslim invaders in India. The present structure of the temple dates back to 16th century when it was again restored to its pristine glory by the Nayak rulers.
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Ramanathaswamy Temple:
Ramanathaswamy Temple:
Location:Rameshwaram,Tamilnadu.
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Chennai To Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram:
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Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the twelve Jyothirlinga temples,located on Rameswaram island of the state. The temple has the longest corridor among all Hindu temples in India and the outer set of corridors are longest in the world.
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Ranganathaswamy Temple:
Location:Trichy,Tamilnadu.
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Chennai To Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam:
Ranganathaswamy Temple is listed as the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world,dedicated to Ranganatha and located in Srirangam. The temple has largest temple in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world.Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the ‘Ranganathaswamy Temple’ located on the Srirangam Island of the Tiruchirappalli city in Tamilnadu, is another masterpiece of the Dravidian architecture. Spread across an area of over 150 acres, the temple has 49 sub-shrines and is dotted with 21 brilliantly carved Gopurams (tower gateways) with the main or the ‘Raja Gopuram’ standing tall at 236 ft. making it the tallest in Asia. It is also only one of its kind shrine where you will find a unique mix of a temple and township co-existing; a part of the temple is actually dedicated to temple activities whereas the remaining portion serves as a township for human.The temple also has 7 prakaras or enclosures with the presiding deity of Lord Vishnu in the form of Lord Ranganathaswamy reclining on five-headed serpent, enshrined in the innermost prakara.The tower above the innermost prakara is in the shape of ‘Om’ and is completely plated in Gold.Counted as the first amongst the 108 ‘Divya Desams’ or holy abodes of Lord Vishnu, the temple draws uncountable pilgrims and tourists every year.
Brihadeeswarar Temple:
Location:Thanjavur,Tamilnadu.
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Chennai To Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur:
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Brihadeeswarar Temple is one of the largest temples in India and temple turned 1000 years old in 2010.This Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and part of the Great Living Chola Temples under the world heritage sites.One of the largest temples in India, the ‘Brihadeeswarar Temple’ is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. Built under the reign of the Chola dynasty in 11th century AD, the temple stands tall as a testimony to the opulence and grandeur of the Chola rulers. Today, the temple enjoys the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the list of ‘Great Living Chola Temples’ and is visited by hundreds of thousands of devotees and tourists every year. The greatest attraction of the temple is its 216 ft. Tall.
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