Virtual Tour to the Land of Temples
Tamil Nadu is one of the most heavenly states in India. It is situated in the extreme southern part of India. It is expanded over an area of 130,060 square kilometers. It is the 11th largest state according to the area and holds the 6th position according to the population of this wonderful state. The state is a great tourist destination and the reason is its temple, festivals and celebration of arts.
Tamil Nadu is home to many natural wonders such as Mudumalai National and Guindy national park. Mudumalai is the oldest national park in this beautiful state and this park is popular because of the Mudumalai Tiger Tour and people out there really enjoy this activity a lot. But is this all about this state? The answer is no, Tamil Nadu is also known as the land of temples and the reason behind it is that it is home to more than 33,000 ancient and respected temples. So today in this blog we are going to discuss some of the popular temples in Tamil Nadu.
Popular Temples in Tamil Nadu:
Temples are the place where people seek blessing from gods and it is also a place where they seek peace for their mind and soul. So let’s begin knowing some wonderful and respected temples in this heaven-looking state, Tamil Nadu.
1- Meenakshi Temple: It is an ancient temple which is situated in the town of Madurai. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. It is believed that the temple was established in the 6th century AD. You can reach this beautiful temple via train and the nearest railway station to this temple is Madurai Junction Railway Station.
2- Brihadeeswarar Temple: It is one of the largest Shiva Lingas in India which is situated in the district of the Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu. It is well known for its quality of sculpture. It holds a special place in the heart of Tamil Nadu and people there also celebrate Aippasi Pournami Festival there during the full moon day which is a very special occasion for them. The temple was established in the 11th century AD by the Chola dynasty. It is very easy to reach this temple and the nearest railway station to this ancient temple is Thanjavur Junction Railway Station.
3- Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple: This most visited temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and it is situated on the Island of Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli city. It is well known for its popular Dravidian architecture. This beautiful temple is expanded over an area of 150 acres. It was structured under the rule of the Chola dynasty in the 10th century. You can reach this temple via train and the nearest railway station to this ancient temple is Baraut Railway Station.
4- Ramanathaswamy Temple: This temple is also known as “God’s own temple” which is situated in Rameswaram Island. It is one of the holy char dham destinations for Hindus. It is also one of the 12 holy jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Rama wanted to free himself from all the sins after he returned from Lanka as he killed the king of Lanka the demon Ravana who was one of the biggest devotees of Lord Shiva and was a great Brahmin. One of the easiest ways to reach this temple is via train and the nearest railway station from this temple is Kumbakonam Railway Station.
Conclusion
These popular temples are the reasons why this state is known as the land of temples. But this state is not just about these temples but it offers way more than these. So if you are someone who is into places that are unexplored and unique then this is the state you need to visit. I hope you find this blog interesting and wish you all the luck for your trip to this mesmerizing state.