Click it and Unblock the Notifications
Tamil Nadu has attached to its name the glory of many Hindu Temples. It attracts number of devotees belonging to both Vaishnava and Shaiva traditions. The intricate carvings on the walls and the grand pillars echo the stories of the Lords and also attempt a narrative of wars and conquests of yesteryears. Here are the five celebrated temple cities of Tamil Nadu...
Madurai
Located on the banks of River Vaigai, Madurai is one of the widely known temple cities of Tamil Nadu. The Madurai Meenakshi Temple being the most famous among all, the city has been part of the glory of several kingdoms.
Kumbakonam
Housing around 188 temples, Kumbakonam is India's favourite temple town. Each of the dynasties that ruled Kumbakonam built a temple in the name of their ancestral God. Adi Kumbeshwarar temple is said to be the oldest Shiva temple in the holy town.
Rameshwaram
According to Hindu Mythology, Rameshwaram is the place where Rama built the bridge to Lanka in order to bring his wife Sita back. Rameshwaram is part of the Char Dham pilgrimage of the Hindus. The Ramanathaswamy temple here is widely famed.
Kanchipuram
Located on the banks of Vegavathy river, Kanchipuram is one of the seven holiest cities in India for the Hindus. The Varadhraja Perumal temple is the largest Vishnu temple in Kanchi.
Chidambaram
Housing one of the greatest Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram is considered a holy city both by Shaivites and Vaishnavites. The Chidambaram temple is dedicated to Lord Nataraja - the cosmic dancer in Shiva.
