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Tamil Nadu a Temple State Hill stations, beaches, jungles, wildlife and great food, Tamil Nadu is one of the most celebrated tourist destinations in India. There is so much to see and explore. Then why talking about these beautiful structures automatically conjures the image of Tamil Nadu. One of the highlights of the trip which will surely make your vacation a time to remember.

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Page 1: Tamil Nadu a Temple State

Tamil Nadu a Temple StateHill stations, beaches, jungles, wildlife and great

food, Tamil Nadu is one of the most celebrated

tourist destinations in India. There is so much to

see and explore. Then why talking about these

beautiful structures automatically conjures the

image of Tamil Nadu. One of the highlights of the

trip which will surely make your vacation a time

to remember.

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Meenakshi Sundareswarar, MaduraiProbably the most remarkable piece of revered

structure of all when it comes to listing down the

exquisite temples in India. A magnificent prelude

of Dravidian architecture. Strategically placed on

the banks of the Vaigai River is dedicated to Hindu

Goddess Parvati (Meenakshi) and God Shiva

(Sundareswarar). Geographically located at the

centre of the Madurai, it holds a vital significant in

the life of Tamil people. Every detailing is perfectly

done and is built purely on the scientific

reasoning. Travellers can avail Tamil Nadu Holiday

Packages from Gurgaon to experience the master

piece.

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Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai

Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and is yet another brilliant Dravidian piece of architecture. The shrine dates back to the 7th century CE. The structure is a pure treat not only for the eyesight but to all the senses. Its intricately decorated gopuram and beautifully carved architecture is just mind-blowing.

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Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur

The temple is an

architectural treat and

yet another revered

structure dedicated to

Lord Shiva. Listed in the

UNESCO World Heritage

Sites and carrying a rich

legacy of the Chola

Empire is believed to be

completed in the year

1010 AD.

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The Cave Temples of MahabalipuramA visual and spiritual treat

overlooking the Bay of

Bengal Sea. These

sanctuaries and cave

temples are believed to be

of Buddhist and Jains

period. Of the total eleven

caves, the most notable are

Varaha Cave, Krishna Cave,

Panchapandava Cave, and

the Mahishasuramardini

mandapa. The must visit

site for people looking to

avail Tamil Nadu Tour

Packages.

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Nagaraja Temple, Nagercoil

Revered to the Nagraj

(King of Serpent – Vasuki)

in the centre of the

Nagercoil town. Devotees

visiting the shrine has to

remove their shirts and

vests before entering the

complex. With no trace of

the age of construction is

dotted with images

representing serpents.

There is also a beautiful

pond located in the

middle of the temple.

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Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Considered to be one

of the oldest built by

the Rajasimha in the

year 685-705AD of

the Pallava Dynasty.

The structure is

famous for its

depiction of half

animal deity. There is

58 small shrines all

dedicated to the Lord

Shiva showcasing the

level of architectural

detailing.

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Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval

Jambukeswarar is one of

the five major Shiva

temples in Tamil Nadu

dedicated to water. Built

by the Cholas in their

earlier period is yet

another marvellous piece

of architecture to explore.

Book Tamil Nadu Tour

Packages from Delhi and

enjoy the trip.

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Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram IslandOne of the twelve

Jyothirlinga, where Lord

Shiva is worshipped in

the form of

Jyotirlingam. The

temple was rebuilt

during the 12th century

by Pandya Dynasties

and boost the longest

corridor among the

Hindu shrines in all over

India.

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Annamalaiyar Temple, Thiruvannamalai

Located in the foot of the

Annamalai hills in

Thiruvannamalai. The

temple is dedicated to the

Hindu sects of Saivism with

sprawling complex

spreading 10 hectares and

towering gopurams.

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Kumari Amman Temple, KanyakumariThe temple is

located at the tip of

the southern

mainland of India.

Setting on the

congregation of Bay

of Bengal, the

Arabian Sea, and the

Indian Ocean is

dedicated to the Devi

Kanya Kumari is a

reincarnation of

Shree Bhagavathy in

the form of the

adolescent girl child.

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