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There are famous temples situated in South India that have been considered by historians and architects as the finest devotional constructions ever to be made. Also, there are plenty of interesting stories about these temples of South India. Let us know about the incredible famous temples of South India for moksha and inner peace.
List of top 10 famous Temples in South India
Tirupati Balaji Temple
Located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, this temple is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites not only in South India but all over India. This Swami Venkateswara Temple, situated on the seventh peak of Tirupati mountain, is located on the southern bank of Sri Swami Pushkarini.
Sri Ranganathamaswamy Temple
This temple dedicated to the Hindu god Ranganathan is one of the most famous temples in South India. In which Lord Vishnu is present in his avatar. This temple is located on the island called Srirangam in Tiruchirappalli town of Tamil Nadu.
Meenakshi Amman Temple
This temple is dedicated to Mata Parvati who is seated as Meenakshi in this temple. She is also accompanied by her husband Lord Bhole, who is known as Sundareswarar of this temple. Located in the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, this temple is one of the most magnificent and important temples of ancient India.
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Nataraja Temple
Located in the city of Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu, this temple is also known as Chidambaram Temple and Nataraja Temple. In this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as Nataraja, people from all over India come to seek the blessings of Lord Shankar. To enter this temple of Chidambaram, grand gopuram marking sculptures and many types of paintings are made, which are nine storeys.
Virupaksha Temple
The construction of the Virupaksha Temple in Hampi city started as a small temple and developed into a large complex by the Vijayanagara rulers. It is believed that this temple has been functioning non-stop since its construction of the small temple built in the 7th century AD.
Airavateshwar Temple
Airavateshwar Temple was built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century AD. A lot of beautiful art and architecture are built inside the temple. In front of the temple is situated a huge chariot pulled by some horses. It is also one of the most powerful temples in South India.
Gangaikonda Temple
This temple is a very good specimen of art and architecture which is the hallmark of this temple. To commemorate his victory, this temple was established by the Chola kings.
Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
The presiding deity of this temple is Goddess Kannaki, who is believed to be the mother and the creator of all things. It also holds the record for being the only largest gathering of women who attend the Attukal Pongola festival.
Devipuram Temple
Devipuram is a Hindu temple built near Visakhapatnam. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Sahasrakshi. There are 100 living-size idols along the path leading to this holy place. This temple always seems social motivator to provide freedom to women.
Agneshwar or Kanjanoor Sukaran Temple
Agneshwar Temple is located in Kanjanoor in Tamil Nadu. It is said that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were married in this temple, whose witness was Lord Brahma.
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