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The Arulmigu Bhavani Amman Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Periyapalayam village in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, about 45 km northwest of Chennai. Dedicated to Goddess Bhavani, a form of Shakti, it is a major pilgrimage centre for devotees from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The temple is known for its traditional South Indian architecture, large gopuram, and vibrant festivals, especially during the Tamil month of Aadi.
Chirukandoth Porkali Bhagavathi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Palloor village in Mahe district, an enclave of the Union Territory of Puducherry surrounded by Kerala. Dedicated to Goddess Porkali Bhagavathi, a form of Shakti, the temple is notable for its association with the North Malabar Theyyam tradition and local Bhagavathi worship. It serves as an important community place of worship and cultural centre for residents of Palloor and greater Mahe region.
Koniamman Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located on Big Bazaar Street in the Town Hall area of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Koniamman, regarded as the guardian deity of the city, it is one of Coimbatore's oldest and most revered shrines. The temple features traditional Dravidian architecture with a gopuram and sanctum housing the deity. It is known for its annual car festival and draws devotees and visitors throughout the year.
Kuchanur Saneeswarar Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Saneeswarar (Shani/Saturn) located in Kuchanur village, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Surabhi River. Unlike most Navagraha shrines where Shani is a subsidiary deity, here he is the presiding deity. The temple is known for its self-manifested idol and draws large numbers of devotees, especially on Saturdays, seeking relief from adverse planetary influences.
Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a prominent Hindu temple complex in Mangalagiri, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, situated between Vijayawada and Guntur. It comprises a hilltop shrine dedicated to Panakala Narasimha Swamy and a foothill temple dedicated to Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. Notable for its tall eastern gopuram, hilltop sanctum without a roof, and the tradition of offering jaggery water (Panakam) to the deity, it is one of the eight sacred Narasimha kshetras in India.
Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi located in Mandaikadu village near Colachel in Kanniyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Revered as a Shakti shrine and often called the Sabarimala for women, it is famous for its 10-day annual Kodai festival. The temple features a traditional Kerala-style sanctum with an anthill-form idol and attracts large numbers of pilgrims from Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Naganathaswamy Temple at Keezhaperumpallam in Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as Naganathaswamy and Goddess Soundaranayagi. It is revered as the Ketu Sthalam, one of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu. Located near Poompuhar, the temple is noted for its Dravidian architecture, Chola-era origins, and its importance for devotees seeking relief from Ketu dosha.
Periyanayaki Amman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Periyanayaki, located at Adivaram at the foothills of Palani Hills in Palani, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu. It is closely associated with the Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy (Palani Murugan) Temple and is administered as part of the Palani temple complex. The temple is notable for its Dravidian architecture, gopuram, and its role as the Amman shrine for pilgrims visiting Palani.
Punnainallur Mariamman Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, located in Punnainallur village about 6 km east of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. Originally a small shrine around an anthill, it was developed into a large temple complex during the Maratha rule of Thanjavur in the late 17th and 18th centuries. The temple is known for its Dravidian architecture, large gopuram, and as an important Shakti shrine attracting devotees throughout the year.
Saraswathi Temple at Koothanur is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, located in Koothanur village in Nannilam Taluk, Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the few temples in Tamil Nadu dedicated solely to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and arts. Situated on the banks of the Haridra Nadhi, the temple is a prominent pilgrimage centre especially for students, artists and devotees seeking blessings for education.
Sikkal Singaravelan Temple is a Hindu temple in Sikkal village, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Lord Murugan as Singaravelan and Lord Shiva as Navaneetheswarar. It is renowned as the place where Murugan is believed to have received the Vel from Goddess Parvati to defeat Surapadman. The temple exhibits Dravidian architecture with a gopuram and is famous for the annual Soorasamharam and Vel Vaangum festivals.
Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Burujupeta in the Old Town area of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to Goddess Kanaka Mahalakshmi, considered the presiding deity of the city, the temple is known for its ornate gopuram and sanctum housing the self-manifested idol. Established in the early 20th century, it attracts large numbers of devotees, especially during the auspicious Margasiram month.
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, is a major Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Vishnu, located on the Tirumala Hills of the Eastern Ghats at about 853 metres elevation. Managed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), it is among the most visited pilgrimage centres in India, renowned for its Dravidian architecture, centuries-old traditions and daily rituals attracting millions of devotees annually.
The Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Mopidevi village in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, near the Krishna River. Dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya (Kartikeya), it is one of the most revered Subrahmanya shrines in South India. The temple is known for its swayambhu idol, Dravidian architecture, and association with Naga Dosha remedies, attracting devotees year-round, especially during Skanda Shashti and other festivals.
Tilbhandeshwar Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the Bengali Tola area of Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Built in the 18th century in Nagara style, it enshrines a self-manifested Shivling believed to grow annually by the size of a til (sesame seed). The temple is noted for its distinctive architecture, intricate carvings, and association with ancient legends, attracting devotees year-round.
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha located in Kanipakam village in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. Situated near the Bahuda River, it is known for its self-manifested (Swayambhu) idol of Vinayaka seated in a well surrounded by water. Originally built in the 11th century and later expanded, the temple attracts large numbers of pilgrims, especially during Vinayaka Chavithi, who seek fulfillment of wishes.
Veeranarayana Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams revered by the Alvars and is situated near the Veeranam Lake. The temple is noted for its large complex, Dravidian architecture, and historical association with the Chola dynasty. It remains an active place of worship and pilgrimage.
Veerapandi Gowmariamman Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Gowmariamman located in Veerapandi village on the outskirts of Theni town in Theni district, Tamil Nadu. Situated near the Mullai River, it is one of the most revered Amman temples in the region. The temple is known for its annual Chithirai festival, traditional Dravidian architecture with a gopuram, and its role as a major religious centre for devotees from Theni and surrounding districts.