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We always see a temple or any religious place in terms of spirituality and religiosity. It is not just that, if seen in a traveller's perspective you can find interesting aspects about the place. Here are some beach facing temples that are picturesque and holy sites in South India.
People can also enjoy the beaches in these temples of South India. To name a few, Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, Murudeshwara Temple, etc. are the prime attractions.
Murudeshwar
The town of Murudeshwar is famous for the Murudeshwar temple and a big statue of Lord Shiva facing the Arabian Sea.
The 123ft Shiva Statue and the 20 storeyed temple tower (gopura) are the main attractions here. Murudeshwar is one of the popular beach facing temples in Karnataka, South India.
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Shore Temple
The ancient Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal is the major attraction of Mahabalipuram.
This World Heritage Site is picturesque and one of the oldest structured stone temples in India.
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Azhimala Shiva Temple
The temple of Shiva in Azhimala is located on a hill and the beach is visible from the hill. Hence, the place is called as Azhimala, 'Azhi' means sea and 'mala' means hill.
Azhimala Shiva Temple is situated near Vinzhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram.
Photo Courtesy: Vinayaraj
Mahabaleshwar Temple
The Mahabaleshwar Temple in Gokarna is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Gokarna is known for its pristine beaches in Karnataka.
Mahabaleshwar Temple is one of the beach temples in South India.
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Thiruchendur Murugan Temple
Thiruchendur Murugan Temple is one of the popular temples in Tamil Nadu. It is also one of the largest temple complexes in India.
Thiruchendur Temple is dedicated to Lord Subrhamanya and it is one of the beach facing temples in South India.
Photo Courtesy: Ssriram mt
Ramanathaswamy Temple
Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram is one of the famous temples in South India. It is situated in the island of Rameshwaram.
Ramanathaswamy Temple is one among the 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India.
Photo Courtesy: Ryan
Bhagawati Amman Temple
Bhagavathi Amma Temple or Devi Kanya Kumari temple is in Kanyakumari.
It is one of the major attractions in Kanyakumari and the temple is situated near the confluence of Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the India Ocean.
Photo Courtesy: Parvathisri
