Tirupati

Lord Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala (Tirupati) is one of the most famous temples in India. With more than 35 million pilgrims visiting the temple every year, it is one of the most visited holy places and also one of the richest temples in the world. Built on the Venkata Hill, …

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Kanchipuram

“The City of Thousand Temples”, is a delightfully enchanting marvel dotted with a thousand temples that bear testimony to the excellent craftsmanship of sculptors and artisans of ancient South India. Matchless in its beauty and enigmatic in its architecture, the temples in Kanchipuram are absolute wonders that eyes have ever …

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Sripuram Vellore Golden Temple

The temple is located on 100 acres of land and has been constructed by the Vellore-based charitable trust, Sri NarayaniPeedam, headed by its spiritual leader Sri SakthiAmma also known as ‘NarayaniAmma’. The temple with its gold (1500 kg) covering, has intricate work done by artisans specializing in temple art using …

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Mahabalipuram

A UNESCO world Heritage site, once ruled by the Pallavas, famed for their excellent architecture and sculptures, Mahabalipuram has beautiful rock-cut monuments that draws architects, history enthusiasts and travellers from around the world. Mahabalipuram is famous for its vast beach, monoliths, stone carvings and temples. Famous for its intricately carved …

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Brihadeeshware Temple

A World Heritage, Brihadeeswarar Temple is also widely known by name of ‘Big Temple’. This temple completed its 1000 years in the year 2010. This temple is swarmed by tourists all through the year, who visit this place to witness the unsurpassed display of fascinating architecture.The weight of the cap stone at the top …

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Thanjavur Ranganathaswamy Temple

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is one of the most famous temples in South India, constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. Built across an area of 156 acres, this temple is dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of Hindu deity, Lord Vishnu. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple has a hall of 953 pillars …

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Pondicherry

Pondicherry is a popular weekend getaway destination from Chennai and is easy to navigate on foot or by bicycle. The much revered MatriMandir and the concept of human unity in diversity are a big draw for people who spend days, weeks, and months here volunteering, meditating, and interning. Once, out …

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Rameshwaram Ramanathan Temple

Rameshwaram is one of the holiest places in India and is located on a beautiful island. It is separated by a small Pamban channel from Sri Lanka. According to the Hindu mythology, this is the place where Lord Rama created a bridge across the sea to Sri Lanka.Rameshwaram is located …

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DR. APJ Abdul Kalam House

Here is the residence of former President of India, an accomplished scientist and an inspirational figure.India’s most loved president APJ Abdul Kalam was from Rameshwaram, This is the place where he was raised, educated and lived with his family. The house is now turned into a museum where tourists can get …

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Madurai Meenakshi Temple

Located in the heart of the city of Madurai, the Meenakshi-Sundareshwarar temple is dedicated to goddess Meenakshi, the consort of lord Shiva. Madurai MeenakshiSundareswarar temple was built by King Kulasekara Pandya (1190-1216 CE). MeenakshiTemple, is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the …

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