Experience the grand structured temples of South India carved in Vijay Nagara and Dravidian style.Southern India is a glorious dwelling place superb landmarks, standing grandly from ages. The design of the South Indian landmarks is stunningly delightful and great.
Here are 7 must visit temples in south India that every Indian should visit.
1. Sabrimala Temple, Kerala
Sabarimala is a Hindu pilgrimage centre located at the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghat mountain ranges of Pathanamthitta District, Perunad grama panchayat in the state of Kerala. It is one of the largest annual pilgrimages in the world with an estimated 17-20 million devotees visiting every year.
Main Deity : Lord Ayyappa
2. Sri Krishna Temple, Guruvayur
Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu god Guruvayurappan (a four-armed affiliation of the Hindus god Vishnu), located in the town of Guruvayur in Kerala, India. It is one of the most important places of worship for Hindus of Kerala and is often referred to as Bhuloka Vaikunta, which translates to as "Holy Abode of Vishnu on Earth".
Main Deity: Lord Vishnu (Worshiped in the form of Guruvayurappan)
3. Murudeshwara Temple, Murdeshwar
Murudeshwara Temple’s main attraction is the 22-storied high gopuram better known as the monumental tower. But soon after the new addition of the statue of Lord Shiva which is noted to be the second tallest in the world, the tourism grew even more. Located on the edge of the Kanduka hill overlooking the Arabian Sea, one can simply visit this place and seek bliss.
Main Deity: Lord Shiva
4. Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram
Nataraja Temple is one of the best temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located in Chidambaram that was once called as Thillai, you’ll find beautiful wall carvings that display 108 karanas from the Natya Shastra. With the temple’s architecture the gives a mixture of arts and spirituality.
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Main Deity: Lord Shiva
5. Anjaneya Temple, Paritala
Located in the village of Paritala, Anjaneya Temple displays the tallest statue of Lord Hanuman, which is said to be 41 metres in height. Anjaneya Temple in Paritala offers a spiritual ambience for Hanuman devotees and an open playground for the monkeys that play around showing their mischievous nature. In addition, the statue in Anjaneya Temple is also said to be taller than the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Main Deity: Lord Hanuman
6. Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijaywada
One of the most famous Durga temples in Andhra, Kanaka Durga Temple is located amid the greens of the Indrakeeladri hill near by the Krishna River. Here, a sight you’ll probably not miss is the golden coloured shrine in the centre of the temple complex that houses the idol of Goddess Durga. Surrounded by huge fenced walls and a colourful monumental tower that displays images of deities, Kanaka Durga Temple is a must visit holy destination.
Main Deity: Goddess Durga
7. Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram
Located on the Pamban Island of Rameswaram, this temple with the same name offers a strong spiritual vibe during the visit. Perhaps, it has something to do with the legend of Ramayana where the Lord Rama prayed to Lord Shiva to seek forgiveness in order to kill his devotee Ravana. Inside the temple complex, you’ll find one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and 22 teerthams or waterbodies in the form of tanks and wells.
Main Deity: Lord Shiva
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