Top 17 Temples In Tamilnadu

Tamilnadu is home to temples. As we all know, Tamil is the oldest language in the world and our ancestors built historic temples around Tamil Nadu. Few of them got UNESCO verified sites as well. Also, Tamilnadu is holding the title of the Largest Tourist Attracted State in India for a decade. Here, we have listed the most popular and most loved temples in Tamil Nadu.

Here is the List of Famous Temples In Tamilnadu

1. Thanjai Periya Kovil

Thanjai Periya Kovil is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also known as Brihadishvara temple or Peruvudaiyar Kovil. Thanjai Periya Kovil dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the 1010 or 10th century, King Chola built this temple and, now it is 1000+ years old. The temple architecture constructed in the Dravidian style, and it is close to the city Thanjavur or Tanjore. The temple has a lot of spaces as the name says, Big Temple. The entire temple built using granite which uses more than 1,30,000 tonnes of granite. The Nandi statue opposite the temple or front of the temple, built on a single rock.

2. Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple – Temples in Tamilnadu

Kulasekara Pandya built the temple of Madurai Meenakshi Goddess of Madurai in the years 1190-1216. The temple receives about 22,000 devotees a day. The total income of the temple is about 60 million rupees a year. It was once nominated for the Seven New Wonders of the World. It has more than 30000 sculptures inside the temple. Aayiram Kaal Mandapam built by Ariyanatha Mudaliar in 1569, built on a single rock and has 1000 pillars. Also, the temple has 14 Gopurams which makes a majestic look for the temple.

3. Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Tiruchirappalli

Ranganathaswamy temple situated in the Srirangam and dedicated to Vishnu. It is the first and foremost temple of the 108 temples of Divyadesam. The temple size is extraordinary and has 21 magnificent towers. It is 8 KM away from the Trichy bus stand and located centre of the Kaveri River and Kollidam River. Srirangam temple is one of the worlds largest operating Hindu temples. The temple built between the 9th and 16th centuries. Ranganathaswamy temple also has a hall with 1000 pillar like the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple. The Rajagopuram in Srirangam is the tallest gopuram in Asia.

4. Annamalaiyer Temple, Thiruvannamalai – Temples in Tamilnadu

Arunachaleswarar Temple is the largest Shiva temple located in Thiruvannamalai and covers an area of ​​25 km. Arunachaleswarar Temple also called Annamalaiyar temple or Tiruvannamalai Temple. Devotees celebrate the Karthika Deepa festival grandly here. The temple construction completed in the 9th century. It is 1KM away from the Tiruvannamalai bus stand. It has four phenomenal Gopurams or gateway towers.

5. Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple is a historical temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was built in the year 685-705 AD. The temple style was Pallava architecture. It is 70KM away from Tamilnadu’s capital Chennai. Notably, the numerous sculptures carved on the walls of the temple attract everyone.

6. Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani

Palani Dhandayuthapani Temple is one of the Arupadai Veedu of Lord Murugan. It is the 3rd home of Murugan. Shiva put up a contest for Gnanapazham. Murugan lost to Ganesha in that game and went to the top of Palani hill shouting at everyone. The temple is located in the Dindigul district. You have to climb 700 steps to get blessings from Murugan. There are also Rope Cars and Train facilities available.

7. Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai – Temples in Tamilnadu

The Kabaliswarar Temple in Mylapore is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was built in the 7th century by Dravidian architecture. Kabaleeswarar Temple is the most visited and famous temple in Chennai and it is 8KM away from Chennai Central.

8. Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, Vellore

The temple with gold-covered has a star-shaped path and gardens in Vellore. Golden Temple in Vellore is 150 KM away from Chennai. To reach the temple one must walk around 30 minutes. No photography and mobile allowed. Most importantly, the temple is located on 100acres of land.

9. Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram – Temples in Tamilnadu

Thillai Nataraja temple also known as Chidambaram Nataraja temple. It is located in Chidambaram, Cuddalore district. The temple architecture is a Dravidian style. The temple was built in the 10th century for Nadaraja (Shiva). The Thillai Nataraja Temple is one of the Panja Bootha Stalam(Five Temples).

10. Srivilliputtur Arulmigu Nachiyar (Andal) Temple

Srivilliputhur Temple is located in the Virudhunagar district. The temple is built with Dravidian architecture and one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Local people believe that this is the birthplace of Periyalvar and Andal.

11. Arulmighu Mariamman Temple, Samayapuram

Samayapuram Mariamman temple is dedicated to Mariamman or Maha Kali and it is located in the Trichy district. The temple attracts more tourists and devotees on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. After the Palani Murugan Temple, Samayapuram is the second wealthiest temple.

12. Thiruchendur Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple

The Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple in Thiruchendur is dedicated to Lord Murugan. This is the second home of Arupadai Veedu for Lord Murugan. This is 40KM away from Thoothukudi. It is located in the Bay of Bengal. The temple is open from 5 AM to 9 PM.

13. Sea Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram

Sea Shore Temple is one of the oldest temples in India. The Architecture fully designed by Pallavas. Mahabalipuram has the only seashore temple. This temple is a verified site of the UNESCO world heritage centre. The construction started in 601 AD and later finished in the 8th Century by Narasimha Varman.

14. Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram

Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameswaram is a famous temple because of its location. And also it is one of the 12 jyotirlingas. Notably, the temple has 22 Theertham well for a bath to atone sins of devotees. In other words, the temple walls are so high, as like other prominent temples in Tamilnadu.

15. Arulmigu Thiru Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi

Kasi Viswanathar Temple in Tenkasi is dedicated to Lord Shivan and Goddess Parvathi. The Wind in the Tenkasi region is a famous thing that everyone should experience. In particular, you will be amazed as the wind kisses your face as you enter through the Raja Gopuram at the Kasi Viswanathar Temple.

16. Peruvudaiyar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram

Gangai Konda Cholapuram in Ariyalur district is a smaller version of Big Temple, Tanjore. Rajendra Solan built the temple, which was completed in the 11th century. In other words, Monuments and Sculptures add more points to visit the temple.

17. Arulmigu Uchchi Pillaiyar Temple, Trichy

Uchi Pillaiyar Temple is dedicated to Vinayagar (Ganesh) and is located at the top of Rockfort in Trichy. Local people call this place Malaikottai. You must climb 400+ steps to visit the temple and you shouldn’t bring your grandparents.