Tamil Nadu
Erode district
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Thindal Murugan Temple
“Temple in Tamil Nadu, India”
Arulmigu Velayuthaswamy Thirukovil, also known as the Thindalmalai Murugan Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, located on Thindalmalai hillock near Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. The primary deity is Sri Velayudhaswami (Murugan). The temple houses a golden chariot Temple Car, used to carry images of gods in ceremonial processions. It is about 7 km from Central Bus stand at Swastik Circle, 8 km from Erode Junction. The Temple is well connected to by local buses running in-between Erode Central Bus Terminus and Perundurai.
Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple
“Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India”
Namakkal Anjaneyar temple is located in Namakkal, a town in Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu, India and is dedicated to the Hindu god Hanuman. It is constructed in the Tamil style of architecture. The legend of the temple is associated with Narasimha, an avatar of Hindu god Vishnu appearing for Hanuman and Lakshmi. The image of Anjaneyar is 18 ft (5.5 m) tall, making it one of the tallest images of Hanuman in India. The temple follows the Vaikhanasa tradition.
Pasupateeswarar Temple, Karur
“Temple in Tamil Nadu, India”
Pasupateeswarar temple, Karur is located in Karur and is one of the seven Sivastalams. This city was called karuvoor during the time of Sambandar's visit to this temple. From the inscriptions so far deciphered, it is clear that the temple existed during the reign of the king Rajendra Chola since he gifted land to this temple. For the Kongu Cholas and Kongu Pandyas, the temple was a favourite and, it the drew undivided attention of the Vijayanagar rulers too.
Balasubramaniyaswamy Temple
“Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India”
Balasubramaniyaswamy temple in Vennaimalai, a village in the outskirts of Karur in Karur district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is located in the Karur - Pugalur Road. The legend of the temple is associated with Kamadhenu taking up the duties of Hindu god of creation Brahma and creating the hill of butter named Vennaimalai.
Sri Navaladi Karuppannaswami Temple – Mohanur
“Temple in Mohanur, India”
Arulmigu Navaladi Karuppannaswami Temple – Mohanur is a 500-1000 year-old temple in Mohanur, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India. Its presiding deity is Karuppu Sami, also known as Navaladian and Judge Durai and known as Pattamarathan. Its reputation is Swayambu known for two trees, the "Holy tree" known as Naval tree and the "Special tree", known as Neem Tree.
Pachaimalai Subramanya Swamy Temple
“Temple in Tamil Nadu, India”
The Pachaimalai Subramanya Swamy Temple, also known as the Pachaimalai Balamurugan Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Murugan, located near Gobichettipalayam in Tamil Nadu. The temple is constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, and is located on top of a small hillock. The current structure was built in 1956, and was expanded in 1980.
Narasimhaswamy Temple, Namakkal
“Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India”
The Narasimhaswamy temple is a temple located in Namakkal, a town in the Namakkal district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Narasimha, considered an avatar of Vishnu. The temple displays Dravidian style of architecture and Rock-cut architecture construction.
Kodumudi Magudeswarar temple
“Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India”
The Magudeswarar Temple in Kodumudi is a large Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Erode district of Tamil Nadu, India. This is the sixth temple in Kongu, the region praised in the Thevaram hymns. it is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri. The sage Agastya is associated with this temple.
Bhavanisagar Dam
“Dam in Tamil Nadu, India”
Bhavanisagar Dam or Lower Bhavani Dam, is an earthen dam located in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The dam is constructed on the Bhavani River. The dam is situated some 16 km (9.9 mi) west of Sathyamangalam, and is 35 km (22 mi) from Gobichettipalayam in Erode district.
Ardhanareeswarar Temple
“Temple in India”
The Ardhanareeswarar Temple, also known as Tirukodimāda Chenkundrūr, is an ancient Hindu temple, located in Tiruchengode, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Ardhanarishvara, a composite form of the Hindu deities Shiva and his consort Parvati.
Vellode Birds Sanctuary
“Bird sanctuary in Erode District, Tamil Nadu, India”
Vellode Birds Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary located in Erode District, Tamil Nadu, India. The sanctuary covers an area of .77 km2 (0.30 mi2). The sanctuary is located near Vellode, about 12 km from Erode. It has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 2022.
Sangameswarar Temple
“Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India”
Sangameswarar temple is a temple in Bhavani, in the Erode district, of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is 15 km from Erode, 30 km from Gobichettipalayam, 56 km from Salem and 106 km from Coimbatore.
Other districts in Tamil Nadu
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- Ardhanareeswarar Temple: kurumban · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons