| Pristine backwater beauty, charm of sun-kissed | | | | temple tours. A structural temple, built with granite |
| beaches, ancient cultural heritage, aroma of spice and | | | | blocks, it was constructed in the 8th century. It is one |
| coffee plantations and enticing wildlife sanctuaries, | | | | of the oldest stone temples of South India and is |
| Kerala offer something for all kinds of travellers. | | | | designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The |
| Especially those with a little religious bend of mind and | | | | temple has an assortment of three shrines two of |
| those keen on learning about Indian architectural | | | | which are dedicated to Lord Shiva and the third one to |
| heritage, temple tours to South India has a lot on offer. | | | | Lord Vishnu. The temple is renowned more for its |
| Southern part of the country is dotted with a plethora | | | | architectural brilliance than religious reasons and the |
| of exquisite temple architecture which has been | | | | excavations are still going on and recently revealed |
| applauded by the world for its intricate designing and | | | | new structures under the sand. |
| captivating festivities. These temples are of great | | | | Ramanathaswamy Temple in Tamil Nadu |
| cultural, religious and emotional relevance to the people | | | | Any religious quest on South India tours is incomplete |
| and thus one must respect the traditional practices | | | | without a visit to Ramanathaswamy Temple. A part of |
| while exploring temples on a South India tour. | | | | holiest of journeys of Hindus- Char Dham, |
| Apart from the geographical splendour the | | | | Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the Jyotirlingas (a |
| architecturally brilliant and religiously significant temples | | | | shrine of Lord Shiva). As per mythology, Lord Rama |
| are also a must visit attraction on South India tours. | | | | prayed to Lord Shiva here to absolve the sins he |
| Some of the must visit temples of South India include: | | | | might have committed during the war against Ravana. |
| Balaji Temple of Tirupati | | | | The elaborate exteriors create stunning compound |
| Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, famous Balaji | | | | walls and have sprawling corridors. The outer set of |
| Temple is built on the Venkatadri hill. One of the | | | | corridor being about 400 feet is known for being |
| significant pilgrimages of Hindus, the temple is the most | | | | longest in the world and there are about 1200 pillars in |
| visited place of worship in the world with about 50,000 | | | | the outer corridor itself which constructs for a |
| to 100,000 pilgrims visiting daily. The temple renowned | | | | captivating sight. |
| worldwide is also the richest temple in the world. As | | | | These temples are reminiscent of the glorious past of |
| common belief goes, the temple has self manifested | | | | Indian architecture and are well preserved for |
| idol of lord Vishnu who is believed to have lived here | | | | generations to get a glimpse of the country's rich |
| for a long period of time. | | | | heritage and inspired. These temples are impressive |
| Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram | | | | with their ornamental designs are enlivening with their |
| Overlooking the Bay of Bengal, Shore Temple in | | | | religious practices and thus are a must while on a |
| Mahabalipuram catches eyes of all on South India | | | | South India tour. |