Huge carved pillars, majestic entrances, beautiful Gopurams, intricate carvings and divine deities are all in entirety one gets to explore while on a Tamil Nadu temple tourism. The divine land of Tamil Nadu welcomes you on peaceful pilgrimage tourism purifying the mind and soul.
Tamil Nadu is accolade as the ‘Land of Temples’. There are a plethora of temples that dot the skyline of the divine land of Tamil Nadu. These temples of Temple Nadu are a true reflection of the rich culture of the state. The divine temples of Tamil Nadu temples are a magnificent series of huge pillar structures, prakarams and ornamented entrances. The sacred temples of Tamil Nadu date are as old as 700 AD and are quite fascinating.
The famous shrines and temples of Tamil Nadu that attracts thousand devotees are:
Adi Kumbeshwar Temple- The temple is 1300 years old. It is a famous Hindu temple with Kumbakonam and Manthrapeeteswari Mangalambika as the presiding deity. The famous Hindu festival of Mahamaham is celebrated here. The unique feature of the temple is the portrayal of 27 stars and 12 zodiac signs neatly carved on a large stone block. The mandapa here has a beautiful collection of silver vehicles that are used to carry the deities at festival time.
Kumari Amman Temple- Situated in Kanyakumari, this 3000 year old temple is dedicated to the virgin goddess Kanyakumari. It is the first Durga temple by Lord Parsurama and one of the 108 Shakti Peeths. The most fascinating thing is the diamond nose ring of Kumari Amman that is visible even from the sea. The light from the ring helps the mariners in leading to lighthouse. The Eastern door of the temple is always closed except when the deity is taken for ceremonial bath. One should visit the temple during the car festival in May-June and the Navratris.
Koodal Azhagar Temple- The temple is situated in Madurai and is quite famous; it is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. One of the unique features of the temple is the 3 different postures of the Lord at 3 levels of the sanctum. The main shrine has beautiful and intricate colorful carvings.
Karpaga Vinayagar Temple- It is ancient rock cut temple dating back to 1600 years. The presiding deity is Pillayar or Ganesha. It is one of the only two temples in the world that show Vinayagar with two arms; the other is in Afghanistan. The Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated for 10 days with grandeur here. This temple is most famous for the rock cut Vinayagar (Ganesha) sitting majestically inside a cave. The inner sanctum of the temple is lit up with oil lamps. It is only during the holy bath where you get to see the full idol.
Tree Trunk Travel invites you to see the most famous and revered temples of Tamil Nadu which is home to more than 30,000 temples. The magnificent temples demonstrate the innovative architectural styles of the rulers constructed during their reign. As you travel across the state, you experience the divinity!
Tamil Nadu is accolade as the ‘Land of Temples’. There are a plethora of temples that dot the skyline of the divine land of Tamil Nadu. These temples of Temple Nadu are a true reflection of the rich culture of the state. The divine temples of Tamil Nadu temples are a magnificent series of huge pillar structures, prakarams and ornamented entrances. The sacred temples of Tamil Nadu date are as old as 700 AD and are quite fascinating.
The famous shrines and temples of Tamil Nadu that attracts thousand devotees are:
Adi Kumbeshwar Temple- The temple is 1300 years old. It is a famous Hindu temple with Kumbakonam and Manthrapeeteswari Mangalambika as the presiding deity. The famous Hindu festival of Mahamaham is celebrated here. The unique feature of the temple is the portrayal of 27 stars and 12 zodiac signs neatly carved on a large stone block. The mandapa here has a beautiful collection of silver vehicles that are used to carry the deities at festival time.
Kumari Amman Temple- Situated in Kanyakumari, this 3000 year old temple is dedicated to the virgin goddess Kanyakumari. It is the first Durga temple by Lord Parsurama and one of the 108 Shakti Peeths. The most fascinating thing is the diamond nose ring of Kumari Amman that is visible even from the sea. The light from the ring helps the mariners in leading to lighthouse. The Eastern door of the temple is always closed except when the deity is taken for ceremonial bath. One should visit the temple during the car festival in May-June and the Navratris.
Koodal Azhagar Temple- The temple is situated in Madurai and is quite famous; it is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. One of the unique features of the temple is the 3 different postures of the Lord at 3 levels of the sanctum. The main shrine has beautiful and intricate colorful carvings.
Karpaga Vinayagar Temple- It is ancient rock cut temple dating back to 1600 years. The presiding deity is Pillayar or Ganesha. It is one of the only two temples in the world that show Vinayagar with two arms; the other is in Afghanistan. The Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated for 10 days with grandeur here. This temple is most famous for the rock cut Vinayagar (Ganesha) sitting majestically inside a cave. The inner sanctum of the temple is lit up with oil lamps. It is only during the holy bath where you get to see the full idol.
Tree Trunk Travel invites you to see the most famous and revered temples of Tamil Nadu which is home to more than 30,000 temples. The magnificent temples demonstrate the innovative architectural styles of the rulers constructed during their reign. As you travel across the state, you experience the divinity!
