Tamil Nadu Temple

Srivaikuntham

Srivaikuntham

Srivaikuntham Srivaikunthanatha Perumal or Kallapiran Temple ; Historical background Renowned for its superb architecture and outstanding carvings, the Kallapiran temple at Srivaikuntam (Toothukudi dst., Tamil Nadu) is one of the Nava Tirupati – a group of nine sacred... read more
Nattam, Kailasanathar Temple

Nattam, Kailasanathar Temple

Nattam Kailasanathar Temple ; Historical background Sited in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, Nattam (Nattam Kovilpatti) is a small town some 40 km north of Madurai. Its main attraction is the west-facing Shaiva Kailasanathar temple, with its sub-shrine, dedicated to... read more
Chidambaram

Chidambaram

Chidambaram Nataraja temple complex ; Chidambaram Historical background The Nataraja temple at Chidambaram is the first and foremost among the 275 Shaivasthalams, or Shaiva holy places. The deity is worshipped here as Nataraja, Lord of the Dance, an aspect whose... read more
Avudaiyarkoyil (Tirupperunturai)

Avudaiyarkoyil (Tirupperunturai)

Avudaiyarkoyil (Tirupperunturai) Atmanatha Temple ; Historical background This temple, also known as Tirupperunturai temple, is intimately connected with the life of Manikkavachakar, the 9th century Shaiva saint who, according to the local tradition, was responsible... read more
Alagar Koyil, Kallalagar Temple

Alagar Koyil, Kallalagar Temple

Alagar Koyil Kallalagar temple ; Historical background Situated in the picturesque and densely wooded Alagar Hills, some twenty km to the north-east of Madurai, this temple is dedicated to a form of Vishnu known as Kallalagar (i.e. ‘Beautiful Lord of the Kallars’).... read more

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