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This is a list of temples in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which is famed for Tamil architecture styled Hindu temples, culture, and tradition and commonly known as the Land of Temples. [1] Tamil Nadu has more temples than any other states of India. Tamil Nadu is home to more than 400,000 Hindu temples and is aptly called "the land of temples ...
Kanchipuram, or Kānchi or Kāncheepuram, is a famous temple city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname "The City of Thousand Temples" It is now the Administrative headquarters of Kanchipuram district. Kanchipuram is located 72 kilometers from Chennai, the ...
Arunagirinathar was a 15th-century Tamil poet born in Tiruvannamalai.According to regional tradition, he spent his early years as a rioter and seducer of women. After ruining his health, he tried to commit suicide by throwing himself from the northern tower of Annamalaiyar Temple, but was saved by the grace of god Murugan. [3]
This is a list of major Hindu temples in India, by state.. This is a dynamic list. For example, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (self-described as "the world's richest temple trust") has an ongoing campaign to build a replica of the iconic Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati in every Indian state and union territory that does not yet have one.
This list comprises State Protected Monuments officially reported by and available through the website of the Archaeological Survey of India in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. [1] The monument identifier is a combination of the subdivision abbreviation (state, ASI circle) and the numbering as published on the ASI website.
Shiva temples are Hindu temples with shrines of Shiva, one of Hinduism's principal deities. [ a ] It is estimated that there are over 260 Shiva temples in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu . [ 3 ]
Two Granaries, Well For Storing Of Ghee, Well For Storing Oil, Two Temples And An Audience Hall On The Krishnagiri. N-TN-C233 Venkararamana Temple With Inscription In Tamil, Prisoners Well (Ab) Gingee: Villupuram Venkararamana Temple With Inscription In Tamil, Prisoners Well (Ab) N-TN-C234 Pallava Rock-Cut Shrine Kilmavilangai: Villupuram ...
Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India: The ancient Sri Thyagaraja temple at Tiruvarur is dedicated to the Somaskanda aspect of Shiva. The Kamalalayam temple tank covers around 16 acres is one of the largest in the country. The temple chariot is the largest of its kind in Tamil Nadu. [5] 4 Hritayathabhanasini Pushkarini: 7.35 2.97 [6] Tiruvallur, Tamil ...