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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.
The temple has decorations of carved griffins, idols of gods and men and animals . The space between the walls of the temple complex has the well planned complete city of Srirangam with roads and houses. [12] [16] It is stated to be the largest temple in South India. [citation needed]
The temples are located in South India, four in Tamil Nadu and one in Andhra Pradesh. The five elements are believed to be enshrined in the five lingams [1] of the temples, with each lingam named on the element represented. All five temples are located around the 78°E and 79°E longitudes and between 10°N and 14°N latitudes. [3]
Map of South India in the 15th century Chalukya influence in pillar design, and Dravida Vimana, at Krishna temple in Hampi Kalyanamantapa in Cheluva Narayanaswamy temple in Melkote Differing theories have been proposed regarding the Vijayanagara empire's origins.
The temple has 21 gopurams, which are richly decorated with paintings and sculptures. [76] Monuments of Srirangapatna Island Town Karnataka: 2014 i, ii, iii, iv (cultural) Srirangapatna, the river island in the Kaveri river, is an important pilgrimage site in South India. It has been continuously inhabited since the 12th century.
This is a list of lists of Hindu temples. List is in alphabetical order in three types: based on geographic locations and by continents; by theme; and by prime deity. List is in alphabetical order in three types: based on geographic locations and by continents; by theme; and by prime deity.
South India, also known as Southern India or Peninsular India, is the southern part of the Deccan Peninsula in India encompassing the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry, occupying 19.31% of India's area (635,780 km 2 or 245,480 sq mi) and 20% of India's population.
Hence, "making it one of the oldest surviving active temple complexes in South India". Another such temple is the Subrahmanya Temple, Saluvankuppam, unearthed in 2005, consists of three layers. The lowest layer, consisting of a brick shrine, is one of the oldest of its kind in South India, and is the oldest shrine found dedicated to Murukan.