| Tamil Nadu is located in the Southernmost corner of | | | | height. Nandi Statue has been made out of single rock |
| India. It would not be wrong to say it 'Land of Temples', | | | | and weighs about 25 tonnes. Brihadesware temple |
| as there are more than 30,000 temples in this state. | | | | has stunted Gopuram and soaring Vimana. It is an |
| Every temple has been built meticulously and is an | | | | example of brilliant architectural techniques. |
| architectural wonder in itself. One can see the legacy | | | | Vardaraja Temple, Kanchipuram |
| of ancient Dravidian architectural style in these temples, | | | | The temple is located at a distance of around 3 km |
| which are great attractions for every visitor to Tamil | | | | from Kanchipuram. It is also famous by the name of |
| Nadu. In the ancient days, these temples were centers | | | | Devarahaswamy temple. It is counted among the |
| of social gathering and education, apart from a place | | | | famous Vaishnav shrines, which is dedicated to Lord |
| of worship. | | | | Vishnu. It was built in 11th century AD and has a |
| Famous Temples of Tamil Nadu | | | | madapa with 100 pillars. |
| Meenakshi Temple, Madurai | | | | Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram |
| Meenakshi Temple is one of the beautiful and largest | | | | It is a beautiful example of Chola architecture, which |
| temple complexes among Indian temples. It is | | | | has been built covering an area of 40 acres in |
| dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and located in | | | | Chidambaram. This temple is dedicated to the dancing |
| Madurai. This temple is a marvel of architecture and | | | | form of Lord Shiva. It is considered a tribute to |
| spreads over an area of 6 hectares. It has been built in | | | | Bharatnatayam dance. Main attractions of the temple |
| ancient Dravidian style, which has 12 Gopurams | | | | are 108 pillars depicting Lord Nataraja in different |
| (gateways), which are 45 meters in height. | | | | poses of Bharatnatayam classical dance. Every year |
| Meenakshi Temple, Madurai | | | | in the months of February-March, Natyanjali Festival is |
| It is counted among the most sacred temples in India. It | | | | held at this temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
| is believed that no pilgrimage is over without paying a | | | | Srivaikunthanthor Temple, Tirunelveli |
| visit to Rameshwaram Temple after the holy city, | | | | Srivaikunthanthor Temple is also known by the name |
| Varanasi. The temple is located in Rameshwaram | | | | of Kallapiranswami Temple and is dedicated to Lord |
| island, which also have some other beautiful temples. | | | | Vishnu. It is located at a distance of 37 km away from |
| Construction of the temple was started in 12th century | | | | Tirunelveli. The temple is considered among the |
| in Dravidian architecture. There is a huge hallway in this | | | | famous sacred shires of Vaishnavites. |
| temple, which is 1,220 meters in length. | | | | Some of the other famous temples of Tamil Nadu are |
| Brihadeswara Temple, Thanjavur | | | | Ramalinga Temple in Chidambaram, Kumar Amman |
| Brihadeswara temple is located in Thanjavur. Main | | | | Temple in Kanyakumari, Nellaiappar Temple in |
| attraction of the temple is a huge stature of Nandi, | | | | Tirunelveli and Kailashnath Temple in Kanchipuram. |
| which measures 6 meters in length and 3.7 meters in | | | | |