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Ardhanareeswarar Temple is a prominent Hindu hill temple in Tiruchengode, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Lord Shiva in the Ardhanareeswarar form, representing the composite form of Shiva and Parvati. Situated atop Tiruchengode Hill at about 650 feet elevation, it is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in Tevaram hymns and showcases Dravidian architecture with gopurams, mandapams and stone inscriptions.
Kanagagiriswarar Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located atop Kanagagiri Hill at Devikapuram in Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu. The temple, with Goddess Periyanayagi as consort, is notable for its Dravidian architecture, hilltop setting reached by stone steps, and association with Goddess Parvati's penance. Believed to be over 1,000 years old with Chola and Vijayanagara contributions, it remains an important Shaivite pilgrimage centre.
Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu, located on a small hillock at Korukonda near Rajahmundry in East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. The temple complex consists of a hilltop shrine and a foothill temple. Dating to the 14th century and associated with local Korukonda rulers, it is a prominent Vaishnavite pilgrimage centre known for its hilltop setting and traditional South Indian architecture.
Neervanna Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located on Thiruneermalai hill near Chennai in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams revered by Alvars and comprises two complexes – a hilltop shrine and a foothill temple. Known for Dravidian architecture, inscriptions from Pallava and Chola periods, and panoramic views, it attracts pilgrims and visitors for religious and heritage interest.
Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a hilltop Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, located on Mangalagiri Hill in Mangalagiri town, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, between Vijayawada and Guntur. It is one of the eight sacred Narasimha shrines in India and is renowned for the unique ritual of offering Panakam (jaggery water) to the deity, where half is believed to be consumed. The temple features South Indian architecture and forms part of a three-temple complex on the hill.
Ratnagiri Balamurugan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan atop Ratnagiri hillock near Vellore in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. Located about 13 km from Vellore on the Vellore-Chittoor highway, it is known for its hilltop setting, Dravidian architecture and panoramic views of the surrounding plains. Originating as a small 14th-century shrine and expanded in the 20th century, it is a prominent Murugan pilgrimage centre especially during Thaipusam and Panguni Uthiram.