From the rocky deccan plateau to tropical
forests, the lush green western and eastern ghats to the high-tech cities,
almost every region of South India has got magnificent temples. Whether it
is the Meenakshi temple of Madurai or the majestic temple sculptures of
Hampi, Badami, Halebid or Mahabalipuram, temples in South India are known
for their splendid architecture. Usually built in two distinct styles of
rock-cut temple architecture - the pure Dravidian style and the Vesala style
of architecture, Temples in South India speak of the master craftmanship
and creativity of the artisans, sculptors and aritists of the region. South
Indian temples, some dating back over 1700 years, display the great vision
of the rulers of the area, in their delicate carving and sculptures.
Famous Temples Of South
India
| Murugan
Temples in South India |
| South
India is home to thousands of temples that are torchbearers of its
glorious ancient heritage, representing the magnificent art forms
that evolved over several centuries. Among different temples, the
Muragan Temples in the southernmost state of Tamilnadu are the major
tourists attractions of the place for the legends, architecture and
festivals. Several of these temples have been glorified by the Tamil
mythological texts and the hymns written therein...
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| Kanchipuram
Temple |
| Kancipuram
or Kanchi, located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is one
of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage centres in India, renowned for
ancient temples. It is around 80 kms from the capital city of
Chennai and is home to a number of temples built by different
dynasties. The temples of Kanchipuram are significant for their
Dravidian style and here one can see the evolution of South Indian
style of temple architecture...
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| Mahabalipuram
Temple |
| Mahabalipuram,
also known as Mamallapuram is one of the much visited places in
south India. The port city of South India is located at a distance
of 60 kms from the capital city of Chennai. The site is also known
as the "Seven Pagodas", six of which are now submerged in
the sea and the present Shore Temple showcases the excellence of the
Dravidian style of architecture. This town was also one of the
important port cities during the reign of the Pallavas...
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| Meenakshi
Temple |
| The
Meenakshi Temple at Madurai in the southern Indian state of Tamil
Nadu is an important pilgrimage centre in India. Dedicated to Lord
Shiva and his wife Meenakshi, the temple attained its present
architectural excellence during the reign of Nayaka rulers. The
construction of the temple, however, was started by the Pandya King,
Kulasekhara...
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| Badami
Cave Temple |
| Situated
in north Karnataka, Badami was the erstwhile capital of the Chalukya
empire. Badami is located at the mouth of a ravine flanked by two
rocky hills. The town is known for its cave temples - all carved out
of sandstone hills. Badami Cave temple comprises of four caves, the
third cave temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is the largest and the
most picturesque...
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| Rameshwaram
Temple |
| Located
in the state of Tamil Nadu on the southeastern end of Indian
peninsula, Rameshwaram is a prime pilgrimage destination for the
Hindus. It was the place where Rama, the hero of the epic Ramayana,
worshipped Lord Shiva on his way back from Lanka(Sri Lanka) to
Ayodhya. The island is home for one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of
India enshrined in the temple of Ramanathaswami...
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