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 Temples
of South India can be aptly summarized as a window into
the past, the present and the future of South India.
A priceless collection of art and architecture, from
the most illustrious and widely documented dynasties
to the empires that still elude the historian with its
closely held secrets, are housed in the states and union
territories of South India.
The monuments and ruins in South India belong to Hosyala,
Chola, Mughal, Dravidian, Portuguese, French, Dutch
and British periods. The temples are not preserved in
isolation but are an integral part of the people and
city's life, whether fast paced or laid-back, and take
on a life of their own during the zestful festivals
of South India.
Temples to visit on your travel to South India:
» Guryvayoor Temple
» Sri Meenakshi Temple
» Sri Venkateshwara Temple
» Ramanathaswamy Temple
» Sabarimala Temple
» Mahabalipuram Temple
Guryvayoor Temple -
The most famous Hindu Temple in Kerala, South India,
Guryvayoor Temple in South India (popularly known as
the Sri Krishna Temple) is devoted to Lord Krishna,
The temple dates back to the 16th century and owes its
creation and name to Guru (the preceptor of gods) and
Vayu (the god of winds). Also known as 'Dwaraka of the
South', the rectangular shrine with exquisite and detailed
murals on the walls is host to a number of Hindu marriages
and important family ceremonies. Travel to the temple
during Pooram Festival, the famous elephant march, is
particularly rewarding.
Sri Meenakshi Temple -The
Sri Meenakshi Temple, with its unique 1000-pillared
hall, is one of the most popular temples in Madurai,
South India. Significant for the Dravidian architecture,
it was designed by Vishwanatha Nayak in 1560. Set on
six hectares of historical land, the Sri Meenakshi Temple
is home to some of the most spectacular and unseen images
of a plethora of Hindu deities. A travel to this temple
of South India during Pongal, Navratri, Teppam or Avanimoolam
is an unforgettable experience.
Sri Venkateshwara Temple -
Popularly known as Lord Balaji in north India and Srinivas
in the southern states of India, it is believed that
Venkateshwara (another Vishnu avatar) has the powers
to grant any wish of yours. Venkateshwara is the lord
of the seven hills that form the Tirumala Range. At
Sri Venkateshwara temple of South India, shaving of
heads is considered auspicious for the pilgrims while
visiting the temple. Brahotsavam Festival is a good
time to visit Sri Venkateshwara Temple, Tirupati.
 Ramanathaswamy
Temple - Renowned world over for its stunning
Dravidian architecture, the tanks (theerthams) at Rameshwaram
temple South India are a must visit for a bath in the
curative powers of the tank water. The number of tanks
at the Rameshwaram Temple in South India is supposed
to correspond to the number of arrows in Ram's quiver.
Ram, according to Ramayan, used the arrows to generate
water on the island.
Sabarimala Temple -
Named after Sabari, the temple is devoted to the reverence
of Lord Ayyappa, a deity worshipped by the Kerala Hindus.
Sabarimala Temple in South India hosts many festivals
and religious ceremonies including Sabarimala Temple
Festival, Mandal Puja and Makar Sankranti Puja. On the
three day long journey, through the rugged and thickly
forested hill slopes, the devotees have to dress down
in a modest dhoti and carry a small basket of offerings
('Iru Mudi') on their heads.
Mahabalipuram Temple -
Home to the only surviving shore temple in India, Mahablipuram
is a small fishing village on the coast of Tamil Nadu,
where the waves from Bay of Bengal offer their prayers
to the Gods. At Mahabalipuram Temple in South India,
you can admire the Rathas typical of Dravidian architecture.
Also visit the Arjuna's Penance, Krishna Mandapa and
sixteen man-made caves on your travel to the temples
of South India.
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