Tamil Nadu
Ancient Dravidian temple cities, Nilgiri mountain railways, and coastal monuments
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Districts
32
Destinations
424
Sights
Adikesava Perumal temple, MylaporeChennai
1 destination · 27 sights
Chennai
Ancient Dravidian temple cities, Nilgiri mountain railways, and coastal monuments
29
Districts
32
Destinations
424
Sights
1 destination · 18 sights
Chengalpattu
“Hindu temple in Thanjavur”
Mahalingeswaraswamy Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Tiruvidaimaruthur, a village in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is significant to the Hindu sect of Saivism as one of the seven major Shiva temples. Shiva is worshiped as Mahalingeswaraswamy, and is represented by the lingam, with his idol referred to as Jyothirmayalingam. His consort Mookambika is depicted as Devi Bruhatsundarakuchaambika or Bruhatsundarakuchaambigai amman. The lingam of the temple is believed to be the focal point for the seven consorts of Shiva.
“UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu, India”
Nakula Sahadeva Ratha is a monument in the Pancha Rathas complex at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is an example of monolith Indian rock-cut architecture. Dating from the late 7th century, it is attributed to the reign of King Mahendravarman I and his son Narasimhavarman I of the Pallava Kingdom. The entire complex is under the auspices of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and is one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram that were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.
“Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu”
The Masilamaniswara Temple, Thirumullaivoyal or Masilamaniswara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thirumullaivoyal in the Chennai-Avadi road, India. The temple is incarnated by the hymns of Tevaram and is classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple is incarnated by the hymns of Sundarar, Ramalinga Swamigal and Arunagirinathar. His consort Parvati is depicted as Piraisoodi Amman. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th-century Tamil Shaiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
“Hindu temple of Shiva in Vedaranyam, India”
Vedaranyeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva, located in the town of Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu, India. Vedaranyeswarar is revered in the 7th-century-CE Tamil Shaiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. It is the only temple to have found mention in all the seven Thirumurais. The temple is famed for the legend between the saints Appar and Sambandar when the former sang to open the door while the latter sang to close the door.
“Wildlife sanctuary and national park in Tamil Nadu, India”
Anamalai Tiger Reserve, earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park and as Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected area in the Anaimalai Hills of Pollachi and Valparai taluks of Coimbatore District and Udumalaipettai taluk in Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu, India. The Tamil Nadu Environment and Forests Department by a notification dated 27 June 2007, declared an extent of 958.59 km2 that encompassed the erstwhile IGWLS&NP or Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary, as Anaimalai Tiger Reserve under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
“Shiva temple in Tamil Nadu, India”
Vamaneeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, in Thirumanikuzhi, a village in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshiped as Vamaneeswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Manonmani Amman. The temple is located on the Chennai - Villupuram highway on the banks of Kedilam river. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
“Hindu temple in Rameswaram island in the state of Tamil Nadu, India”
Ramanathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva located on Rameswaram island in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams, the sacred sites glorified by the Nayanars, Appar, Sundarar, and Sambandar, with their songs. According to tradition, the lingam of the Ramanathaswamy Temple was established and worshipped by Rama before he crossed the bridge called Rama Setu to the island kingdom of Lanka, identified with Sri Lanka. It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
“Protected area in India”
The Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts of Tamil Nadu, India. Sanctuary is named as it is located above the north of Cauvery river in Tamil Nadu state and south of river connects to the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary of Karnataka state. On 12 March 2014, the Government of Tamil Nadu declared Cauvery North Wild Life Sanctuary under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 26-A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 in Gazette No.II(2)/EF/254/2014.
Abimukeswarar Temple, KumbakonamAriyalur
79 sights
Thanjavur
38 sights
Anekadhangavadeswarar TempleKanchipuram
29 sights
Adikesava Perumal temple, MylaporeChennai
27 sights
Agastheeswarar TempleNagapattinam
27 sights
Arjuna RathaChengalpattu
18 sights
Madurai
18 sights
Adinatha Perumal TempleTirunelveli
18 sights
ArjuneswararTiruppur
15 sights
Agaya GangaiTiruchirappalli
14 sights
Sivaganga
13 sights
Ardhanareeswarar TempleErode
13 sights
Adikesava Perumal TempleKanniyakumari
10 sights
The Nilgiris
10 sights
Abirameswarar templeViluppuram
10 sights
Dindigul
9 sights
Agasthiyar FallsTenkasi
9 sights
ArunachalaTiruvannamalai
9 sights
Amaravathi DamCoimbatore
8 sights
Badrakali Amman temple, SivakasiThoothukudi
7 sights
Adikesava Perumal temple, SriperumpudurTiruvallur
7 sights
Ramanathapuram
6 sights
Aavoor Pasupatheeswaram templePudukkottai
6 sights
Edaganathar templeTheni
5 sights
Jalakandeswarar Temple, VelloreVellore
5 sights
Cauvery North Wildlife SanctuaryDharmapuri
3 sights
Alavaimalai Subrayar Murugan TempleSalem
3 sights
Kodaikanal Wildlife SanctuaryDindigul
2 sights
Betrayaswamy TempleKrishnagiri
2 sights
Akshayapureeswarar TempleThanjavur
2 sights
Vamaneeswarar templeCuddalore
1 sight
Navapashanam templeRamanathapuram
1 sight