Most Beautiful Temples in South India, one must visit.

  Most  Beautiful  Temples in South India, one must visit. 

The Southern Part of India also called as South India is popularly  famous for ancient Temples and Shrines which are extremely  rich in cultural heritages  and South India has  many  beautiful temples  including temples dedicated to various Gods, temples with unique architecture and Temples with  rich cultural heritage.  The special feature of South Indian  Temples is that they consist  essentially of a square  chambered Sanctuary topped  by a super structure, Tower or spire  and attached Pillared  Porch or Hall also called as Mandapa or Mantapam  enclosed by a peristyle  of cells within a rectangular court.  Most Beautiful and famous temples in South India  are located in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka,  Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana etc.

As far as the significance of South Indian Temples is concerned  it is believed that in ancient times,  temples in South India  were not just places of worship only but they were also a part of the community  life as even social, religious  and Political matters of public importance were discussed  there.  These structures  also became  centers for development of performing  arts such as dance, music, drama and lot more. It is also important to mention here that  South Indian Temples are famous for their majestic architecture and artistry and are characterized by several common features which include Gopuram,  Compound Wall,  Garbagriha, Vimana,  Mandapa,  Open Courtyard, Dwarapalakas.  water reserve, Goshtams and lot more.  

The South India  Temples have a unique style of Special architecture called as the Dravidian Style of Architecture.  which  generally relates to  or denotes a family of languages spoken in  Southern India and Sri Lanka or the people who speak them. It is one of the three styles of building a temple as per  mentioned in the book Vastu Shastra which means a Traditional Indian System of Architecture  based on ancient  texts that mention principles  of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement and spatial geometry.

There are many most beautiful Temples located in South India where people in large numbers not only from India but also from different parts of the world visit for pilgrimage , exploration and enjoying their stunning natural beauty also &  some of the Most  Beautiful  Temples in South India, one must visit  are listed below :

1. Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai (Tamil Nadu) :

This  Temple  situated on the south bank of the river Vaigai  in the center of the ancient city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu in India is a famous pilgrimage place  and this beautiful temple is  famous for its classic architectural  style Stupendous structures and carvings. The temples is dedicated to  the Goddess  Meenakshi and her consort , Sundareshwarar who are the forms of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. This beautiful temple  is really a Dravidian architectural  wonder and renowned for its gorgeous Gopurans decorated with thousands of bright sculptors. 

The History of this temple dates back to the 6th Century  BC when it constructed and it was rebuilt in the 16th Century by the Nayak Ruler Vishwanatha Nayakar.  The  west tower of the temple is the basis for the Tamil Nadu State Emblem. and the temple is a popular tourist destination and is also called as Mathura of the South. The most important festival  namely Chithirai is celebrated  in April and May with great enthusiasms and fervor.  On more important feature of this famous temple is that it was 14 entrances  at a height of 45 to 50  meters and it is a very famous temple in Tamil Nadu. 

2.Brihadeeswara Temple Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu : 

Brihadeeswara Temple  also known as a big temple  and  a  UNESCO Heritage Site  is quite popular and famous for its  grandeur and the precision  of its carvings.  This Hindu temple is completely dedicated to Lord Shiva which is situated in  Thanjavur  in the Indian State Tamil Nadu and is the largest Hindu temple in the world. This  Temple is also referred to Periya Kovil,  Raja Rajeswara Temple among its other names.  Kanchipuram Temple  is also most beautiful temple in Kanchipuram Tamil Nadu which is actually a home to Myriad ancient temples, each showcasing the stunning Dravidian Architecture. The intricate sculptures, gopurans and spiritual ambiance make Kanchipuram a must visit place for the pilgrims and tourists.  

  3. Sri  Ranganathaswamy Temple   Tamil Nadu  :

It is a Hindu Temple  which is dedicated to Ranganatha ( Lord Vishnu) and his consort Ranganayaki  ( a form of Goddess Lakshmi) and this temple is located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu in India. This temple is extremely beautiful and scenic located between the rivers Kaveri and Kollidam. The temple is considered best  among the largest functioning Hindu Temples in the world and has a unique and significant architecture.  The construction of this temple began in 1845 and was completed in 1851 at a cost of 45 lakh rupees and it was built by Radha Krishna  and Seth Govindadasa of Chennai. 

4.  Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kerala :

  Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple  is world wide famous for  its  beauty, opulent design, wealth and grandeur and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.  This temple uniquely showcases a blend of Kerala and Dravidian  architectural styles  with intricate carvings and is also one of the 108 Sacred Vishnu Temples " Divya Deshams " in India.  This famous temple is situated in the East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram , the capital city of  State of Kerala in India and a decent crowd of  Hindu pilgrims & Tourists   is witnessed here and it takes about 90 minutes to get inside the temple complex. Dhoti's are easily available in nearby shops on nominal rates for the pilgrims and visitors.

5. Virupaksha Temple  Hampi Karnataka : 

This   is a UNESCO world heritage site and  this temple is nestled amidst  the ruins of the ancient Vijaynagara  empire in  Karnataka.  The extremely beautiful temple complex is completely filled with  intricate sculptures depicting mythological tales. Huge rush of pilgrims and visitors is witnessed here through out the year.  There  is other most beautiful and world repute temple called as Chennakesava Temple  situated in  Belur in Karnataka in India. This temple is quite famous for  its intricate  carvings, depicting  scenes from Hindu Epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

Conclude :

Besides above mentioned most beautiful temples of India, there  are lot more such temples one must visit for religious rituals and spirituality like Venkateshwara Temple situated in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh in India.  This temple is one of  the most visited pilgrimage site in the world which is situated on the  Tirumala Hills  made up of  Dravidian  Architecture, golden  Vimana(Dome) and stunning diety of Lord Venkateshwara  which attracts millions of devotees from all across the world and India. Murdeshwar Temple  in Karnataka is also one of the mostly visited temples in India. This temple is located on the Arabian Sea cost and is famous for its 123 feet tall Statue of Lord Shiva which is one of the tallest Statues in the world.  The Rajagopuram of the temple stands at a  height of about 249 feet which offers breathtaking views of the sea and surrounding areas. in nut shell these are the most beautiful and famous  temples in South India one must visit in his life time. 

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