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  2. List of Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia

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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 .

  3. List of Bhairava temples - Wikipedia

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    Sri Swarna Kala Bhairavar Temple, Akkaraippatty, Salem, Tamil Nadu - 636 306. Sri Swarna aharshna bairavar temple, sri athmanatheswarar temple - Menambedu, Ambattur O.T, Chennai-53, Tamil Nadu; Kala Bhairavar temple, Thagatur, Nagaipattinam, Tamil Nadu; Maha Kalabhairava Temple, (more than 1000 year old) Seeyathamangai, Nannilam, Nagai, Tamil Nadu.

  4. List of tourist attractions in Vijayawada - Wikipedia

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    Kanaka Durga Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Kanaka Durga. The temple is located in the heart of Vijayawada and is a 10 minute drive from the Vijayawada Railway Station and Vijayawada Bus Station, while being about 20 kilometre away from the Vijayawada Airport. Buses depart for the temple from both the bus stand and railway ...

  5. Shiva temples of Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia

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    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 ]

  6. Six Abodes of Murugan - Wikipedia

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    Arunagirinathar was a 15th-century Tamil poet born in Tiruvannamalai.According to regional tradition, he spent his early years as a rioter and seducer of women. After ruining his health, he tried to commit suicide by throwing himself from the northern tower of Annamalaiyar Temple, but was saved by the grace of god Murugan. [3]

  7. Tirunageswaram Naganathar Temple - Wikipedia

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    Image of the temple entrance View from the outer corridor. 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 6:00 a.m., Kalasanthi at 9: ...

  8. List of tallest gopurams - Wikipedia

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    Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India: 8 Kasi Viswanathar temple, Tenkasi: 180 15th century AD Built by the Pandya kings, the massive gopuram of the temple is the second largest in Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Ulagamman Temple. This temple boasts beautiful sculptures and also has musical stone pillars that produce different sounds when tapped with fingers.

  9. Bhu Varaha Swamy temple - Wikipedia

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    The Bhu Varaha Swamy temple is a Hindu temple, located at Srimushnam, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Constructed in the South Indian style of architecture, the temple is dedicated to Varaha (Bhu Varaha Swamy), the boar- avatar of the god Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi as Ambujavalli Thayar.