Tamil Nadu Temples- houses of God

Tamil Nadu is the eleventh largest state of India and seventh most densely populates state as well. It is also one of the most literate states of India. But at the same time this state is also very rich in its culture and tradition. Bharatnatyam Dance, Tanjor paintings and unique archeological monuments has given this state a much respectable position in the niche. Tamilnadu temples which are huge in number are the live examples that show the rich archeological knowledge. Tamil Nadu has around 30,000 temples in this state and each and every village of this state is packed with these temples. Some of the most renowned temples on the earth are found in this state and some of which are as following.

Meenakshi temple–  Meenakshi temple is situated in Madurai and was built by Pandya rulers. This temple is a twin temple, one of which is dedicated to Lord Sudereshwar and the other one to Meenakshi Amma. This temple has 11 Gopurams and the Golden lotus tank is one of the main attractions of this temple. Various festival and rituals are organized in this temple time to time and devotees come from all over the world to attend it.

Rameshawaram Temple- Rameshwaram temple is one of the major temples of the India as well as in the world. This temple is closely associated with Ramayana. There are 12 jyotirlinga in this world and one of which is seated this very place. Devotees even consider their visit to Kashi incomplete until they perform the Gangajal Abhishekum for Shri Ramnath here in this temple. Ramnath is considered to be one of the reincarnations of Lord Vishnu.

Nataraja Temple – Natraja means cosmic dancer, which is one of the many names of Lord Shiva. Nataraja temple is situated at the district Chidambaram. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is said that on this very place lord Shiva performed the Thandava dance which is a symbolic representation of creation, preservation, destruction, veiling and blessing. This temple is a very sacred place for all Shaivites and it offers a very beautiful and picturesque view to its visitors.

Arunachaleshawar Temple- This temple is again a Shiva dedicated temple. This Arunachaleshawar Temple is one of the most important and one of the largest Shiva shrines of South India. Arunachaleshawar temple is situated on the beautiful hillock that offers a panoramic and picturesque view to the devotees visit to this place. The serenity of the place uplifts every soul in the vicinity of this temple. This temple is dedicated to Jyotir Lingam, the first incarnation of God and is also known as Pancha Bhutha Sthalas. Apart from daily puja, several rituals are also perform here on many occasions.