Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu, is the state popularly known as the Land of Temples. . Much to every traveller's surprise the state is home to around 33,000 ancient temples, stroked in the Dravidian style of architecture. A rich heritage of literature, philosophy and yoga has intervened with many great empires to result in the unbelievable Temple structures in the state. Ever since this state which is shaped out of compassion by the celestial bodies is best known for nurturing religious tourism which also reveals the rich cultural heritage of the country. The state boasts of spiritualism via its mesmerizing and serene Hindu temples like Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Thillai Nataraja Temple, Annamalaiyar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Jambukeswarar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, Tiruvarur Thyagaraja Swamy Temple, Vaitheeswaran Temple and Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas, Nayakas and Vijaynagar rulers have contributed to this legacy and these 800 to 1400 years old architectural marvels are still standing tall to tell everyone about the glorious past of this state. The diversity of inscriptions and sculptures which lie in these temples shows a tolerant past and the co-existence of various traditions together. Lord Shiva is praised in most of the temples while just 2500 are of utmost importance. Goddess Parvati, Lord Murugan, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Laxmi, Lord Ganesh and Lord Hanuman are also worshipped with equal importance. We invite you to visit this state to experience the heritage of our great country.