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This is a list of temples in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which is famed for Tamil architecture styled Hindu temples, culture, and tradition and commonly known as the Land of Temples. [1] Tamil Nadu has more temples than any other states of India .
The temple priests perform the pooja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis. Like other Shiva temples of Tamil Nadu, the priests belong to the Shaivaite community, a Brahmin sub-caste. The temple rituals are performed six times a day; Ushathkalam at 5:30 a.m., Kalasanthi at 8:00 a.m., Uchikalam at 10:00 a.m., Sayarakshai at 6:00 p.m ...
'Nine Tirupatis') [1] refers to a group of nine Hindu temples dedicated to Vishnu, located on the Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli route, Tamil Nadu, India, on the banks of the Thamirabarani river. [2] Each of these temples is classified as a Divya Desam , counted as one among the 108 temples of Vishnu , revered by the 12 poet-saints of the Tamil ...
Arulmigu Swaminatha Swamy Temple, Swamimalai: Thiruveragam திருவேரகம் Tiruvērakam. Swamimalai, Thanjavur district: Located at 5 km from Kumbakonam, the temple is built on an artificial hill. The temple commemorates the incident where Murugan is regarded to have explained the essence of the Pranava mantra "Om" to his father ...
Sivalaya Ottam - Route map and Distance chart. Sivalaya Ottam (Tamil: சிவாலய ஓட்டம், Malayalam: ശിവാലയ ഓട്ടം) is a ritual marathon undertaken by the devotees to the 12 Siva shrines in the district of Kanyakumari on the day of Sivarathri.
The Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu date from the Chola dynasty. As per Hindu legend, Sage Kalava was suffering from serious ailments along with leprosy. He prayed to the Navagrahas, the nine planet deities. The planets were pleased by his devotion and offered cure to the sage.
Shiva temples are Hindu temples with shrines of Shiva, one of Hinduism's principal deities. [ a ] It is estimated that there are over 260 Shiva temples in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu . [ 3 ]
Both are Hindu temples in Thiruneermalai, a suburb of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Sri Neervannaperumal Temple at the foot of the hill Steps to Holy Hill. There are two temples, one at the top of the hill and other in the foothills. In all, the temple occupies an area of 15 acres (6.1 ha), with the lower shrine covering 3 acres (1.2 ha).