Palani, Tamil Nadu
Palani Murugan Temple
The hilltop shrine of Lord Dhandayuthapani, one of the six abodes of Murugan and among the most visited temples in Tamil Nadu.
Lord Murugan as Dhandayuthapani Swamy
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Tamil Nadu
Marudamalai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Marudamalai Murugan Temple
A much-loved hill temple of Lord Murugan on the western edge of Coimbatore, set in the foothills of the Western Ghats.
Lord Murugan as Subramaniya Swamy
Velliangiri Foothills, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Isha Yoga Centre — Adiyogi & Dhyanalinga
Home to the Adiyogi statue and the Dhyanalinga meditation shrine, at the foot of the Velliangiri mountains west of Coimbatore.
Adiyogi (Lord Shiva as the first yogi), Dhyanalinga, Linga Bhairavi
Thiruparankundram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple
The first of Lord Murugan's six abodes, a rock-cut cave temple on the southern edge of Madurai where Murugan married Deivanai.
Lord Murugan (Subramaniya Swamy) with Deivanai
Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
Tiruchendur Murugan Temple
The seashore abode of Lord Murugan, where he is said to have vanquished Surapadman — second of the Arupadai Veedu.
Lord Murugan as Senthil Andavar (Subramaniya Swamy)
Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu
Swamimalai Murugan Temple
The fourth abode of Lord Murugan near Kumbakonam, where he explained the meaning of the Pranava mantra "Om" to Lord Shiva.
Lord Murugan as Swaminatha Swamy
Thiruthani, Tamil Nadu
Thiruthani Murugan Temple
The fifth abode of Lord Murugan, a hill temple in northern Tamil Nadu where Murugan married Valli.
Lord Murugan as Subramaniya Swamy with Valli and Deivanai
Alagar Hills, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple
The sixth abode of Lord Murugan, set in the forested Alagar hills above the Kallazhagar Temple near Madurai.
Lord Murugan with Valli and Deivanai
Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
Kurinji Andavar Temple
A peaceful hill-station temple of Lord Murugan in Kodaikanal, named after the Kurinji flower that blooms about once in twelve years.
Lord Murugan as Kurinji Andavar
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Meenakshi Amman Temple
The great temple at the heart of Madurai, dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar, famous for its towering sculpted gopurams.
Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva)
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy Temple
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a Char Dham pilgrimage site, famous for its long pillared corridors and sacred theerthams.
Lord Shiva as Ramanathaswamy
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Kanyakumari Bhagavathy Amman Temple
The ancient temple of the virgin goddess at the southern tip of India, where three seas meet.
Devi Kanya Kumari (Bhagavathy Amman)
Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple
The foremost of the 108 Divya Desams, an immense temple-town on an island between the Kaveri and Kollidam rivers.
Lord Vishnu as Sri Ranganathaswamy (reclining)
Samayapuram, Tamil Nadu
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
One of the most visited Amman temples in Tamil Nadu, just north of Tiruchirappalli on the Chennai highway.
Goddess Mariamman
Thiruvanaikaval, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval
The water (Appu) lingam among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, a short walk from Srirangam.
Lord Shiva as Jambukeswarar and Goddess Akilandeswari
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Temple
The "Big Temple" built by Raja Raja Chola I — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Chola architecture.
Lord Shiva as Brihadeeswarar (Peruvudaiyar)
Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
The temple of Lord Nataraja and the space (Akasha) element among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams.
Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam
The principal Shiva temple of Kumbakonam, linked to the town's legend of the divine pot and the Mahamaham festival.
Lord Shiva as Adi Kumbeswarar and Goddess Mangalambigai
Suriyanar Kovil, near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Suriyanar Kovil
The Navagraha temple for Surya — one of the few temples in South India where the Sun god is the presiding deity.
Surya (the Sun) with Usha and Pratyusha
Thingalur, near Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu
Thingalur Kailasanathar Temple
The Navagraha temple for Chandra, the Moon, in a quiet village near Thiruvaiyaru.
Lord Shiva as Kailasanathar; Chandra (the Moon)
Vaitheeswaran Kovil, Tamil Nadu
Vaitheeswaran Kovil
The Navagraha temple for Angaraka (Mars), where Shiva is worshipped as the divine healer.
Lord Shiva as Vaidyanathaswamy; Angaraka (Mars)
Thiruvenkadu, Tamil Nadu
Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple
The Navagraha temple for Budha (Mercury), near Poompuhar on the Kaveri delta coast.
Lord Shiva as Swetharanyeswarar; Budha (Mercury)
Alangudi, Tamil Nadu
Alangudi Apatsahayeswarar Temple
The Navagraha temple for Guru (Jupiter), where Shiva is worshipped as the one who saves from danger.
Lord Shiva as Apatsahayeswarar; Guru (Jupiter) as Dakshinamurthy
Kanjanur, near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Kanjanur Agniswarar Temple
The Navagraha temple for Sukra (Venus), where Shiva himself is worshipped in the form of Sukra.
Lord Shiva as Agniswarar; Sukra (Venus)
Thirunageswaram, near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Thirunageswaram Naganathaswamy Temple
The Navagraha temple for Rahu, known for its milk abhishekam to Rahu Bhagavan.
Lord Shiva as Naganathaswamy; Rahu
Keezhperumpallam, near Poompuhar, Tamil Nadu
Keezhperumpallam Naganathaswamy Temple
The Navagraha temple for Ketu, a quiet village shrine near the ancient port of Poompuhar.
Lord Shiva as Naganathaswamy; Ketu
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
The earth (Prithvi) lingam of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, in the temple city of Kanchipuram.
Lord Shiva as Ekambareswarar
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai
The fire (Agni) lingam of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, at the foot of the sacred Arunachala hill.
Lord Shiva as Arunachaleswarar and Goddess Unnamulai Amman
Andhra Pradesh
Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
The hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in the Seshachalam hills — one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in the world.
Lord Venkateswara (Srinivasa, Balaji)
Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh
Srikalahasti Temple
The air (Vayu) lingam of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, renowned for Rahu–Ketu pooja.
Lord Shiva as Srikalahasteeswara and Goddess Gnana Prasunambika
Karnataka
Chamundi Hills, Mysuru, Karnataka
Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills
The hilltop temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari, patron deity of Mysore and the heart of the Mysore Dasara festival.
Goddess Chamundeshwari (Durga)
Nanjangud, Karnataka
Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Temple
One of Karnataka's most important Shiva temples, on the banks of the Kapila river south of Mysore.
Lord Shiva as Srikanteshwara (Nanjundeshwara)
Kerala
Guruvayur, Kerala
Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple
Kerala's most revered Krishna temple, where Lord Guruvayurappan is worshipped in the form of a four-armed child Krishna.
Lord Krishna as Guruvayurappan
Puducherry
Thirunallar, Karaikal, Puducherry
Thirunallar Saneeswaran Temple
The most famous Shani temple in South India and the Navagraha shrine for Saturn, in the Karaikal enclave of Puducherry.
Lord Shiva as Dharbaranyeswarar; Shani (Saturn)
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