What stunning temples to visit in South India: top 5
South India is home to some stunning temples that reflect the magnificent architectural designs of ancient times.
Millions of tourists visit these temples every year in search of inner peace. Each of the temples in South India is majestic and has some kind of legendary history. Here are five stunning temples worth visiting in the south of this country, according to News Bytes.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum
Built in the 16th century, Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the most popular temples in Trivandrum, Kerala. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it was built in a combination of Dravidian and Kerala styles of architecture.
In the past, it served as a residence for several royal families, including the Travancore royal family. It is considered the richest Hindu temple in the world.
Minakshi Temple in Madurai
The Minakshi Temple, located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in Madurai, honors the goddess Parvati and her consort Lord Shiva.
Built between 1623 and 1655 AD, this masterpiece of intricate carvings has also been claimed as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. The temple boasts musical pillars that emit different musical notes when struck.
According to legend, the god Indra initiated its construction.
A majestic temple
One of the most visited and majestic temples in South India, the Venkateswara Temple is located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
The construction of the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu was started in 300 AD. The temple has a magnificent architecture in the Dravidian style.
It is also one of the richest temples in the world, thanks to the generous donations of money and human hair it receives throughout the year.
Sukhindram Temple in Kanyakumari
The Sukhindram Temple, also known as the Tanumalai Temple, is located in Sukhindram in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
According to the legends of Anasuya and Ahalya, this architectural wonder was built in the 7th century. The temple is well known for its four musical columns, a hanging column and a single Linga representing the triumvirs Brahma-Vishnu-Mahesh.
Sarangapani Temple in Kumbakonam
One of the three important South Indian temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Sarangapani Temple is located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu.
According to legend, the temple was built 2000 years ago. The temple is known as one of the 108 devya desams, temples of Lord Vishnu, revered in Naalaira Devya Prabandham by 12 holy poets or alvars.
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