Venugopala Perumal Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: venugopala Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: Marudham, Tamil Nadu 603406 Phone – At a little distance in the midst of the bazaar is an entrance facing north. Atop is a stucco figure if Gopalan with his flute. Within is big Mahamandapam […]
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu, located in the southern part of India, is often referred to as the “Land of Temples” due to its rich heritage of ancient temples. The state is home to several historically significant and architecturally stunning temples, each with its unique story and cultural significance. The temples of Tamil Nadu offer a glimpse into the region’s spiritual and cultural traditions and attract tourists and devotees from all over the world.
One of the most famous temples is the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The temple’s intricate architecture and intricate carvings make it a marvel of Dravidian architecture and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the region’s history and culture.
Another significant temple in Tamil Nadu is the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, built during the Chola dynasty in the 11th century. The temple’s towering vimana and the massive Nandi statue at the entrance make it one of the most iconic landmarks in South India.
Apart from these, there are several other temples in Tamil Nadu that are worth visiting, such as the Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Kanchipuram, and the Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Chennai. Each temple has its unique significance and offers visitors a glimpse into the region’s diverse cultural traditions.
In conclusion, a visit to the temples of Tamil Nadu is a journey through the state’s spiritual and cultural heritage. The temples’ exquisite architecture, intricate carvings, and spiritual significance make them a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the region’s history and culture.
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Peru Udayar Temple, palani
Peru Udayar Temple, palani Date built: thousand years, 1915, 1962. Deity: sawaym bhu linga Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: dindigul Address: – Phone – Of all these temples, that of Peru-Udayar (called Periya Avudayar Kovil) is by far the most important and deserves special mention. Located near the railway line on the […]
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Periya Nayagi Amman Temple, palani
Periya Nayagi Amman Temple, palani Date built: 14th century. Deity: Periya Nayagi Amman Architectural style: south indian style architecture Major festivals On Vijayadasami day, Navarathri Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: Vinayakar Kovil, Palani, Tamil Nadu 624601 Phone +914545242236, +914545242293 Now you must have to walk further 3 KM to reach another important temple going by the […]
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Mariamman Temple,Palani
Mariamman Temple,Palani Date built: – Deity: Mariamman Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: dindigul Address: – Phone – If we pass some houses we can come to the most powerful Mariamman. The prosperity of this Devi incrased with the prosperity of the Palauakars. Palayakars were lords of small tracts, and Mariamman […]
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Idumban Hill Temple, palani
Idumban Hill Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: Idumban Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals Panguni Uthiram in march-april, Thai Poosam in january- february and triukarthikal in november- december. Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: Palani Temple Steps, Giri Veethi, Palani, Tamil Nadu 624601 Phone +914545242236 This has a long legend and takes us to the […]
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Saravana Polgai Temple, palani
Saravana Polgai Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: kartikey Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: Palani District:: Dindigul Address: Adivaram Rd, Giri Veethi, Palani, Tamil Nadu 624601 Phone – All the sacred pools here are named duly after Muruga. And especially Saravana Poygai is very intimately connected with Muruga. We have to pay a […]
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Thiruavinankudi Temple, palani
Thiruavinankudi Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: – Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: Palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – The Temple is about 2000 years old. Nakkirar in his Thirumurugattrupadai has praised this Sthals as third Padai Veedu. The holy tree of this Sthala is Amlaka. Velavi Koman, a feudatory chief was […]
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Veleeshwarar Temple, palani
Veleeshwarar Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: Veleeshwarar Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – A way in the south between two east facing shops leads to the Velisar Koil. A corridor enclosing a small sanctum with a lingam forms the shrine.Now we will have to go to […]
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Bhogar Samathi temple, palani
Bhogar Samathi temple, palani Date built: – Deity: Samadhi Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – Bhogar is a well known Siddhar who made the idol of Lord Muruga at the hill temple. His guru is Kalanginaathar believed to be a Chinese and his disciple is Pulippani siddhar […]
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Kailasha Nathar Temple, Palani
Kailasha Nathar Temple, Palani Date built: – Deity: shiva Architectural style: Major festivals Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – Next to Nataraja is Kailasanada facing east, and having a separate Mahamandapam. That extends upto the Devi’s shrine. In this arda mandapais a north facing Dandayudapani inside a separate niche. Even though there are […]