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Tamil Nadu represents the nucleus of Dravidian art and culture. Ancient customs and traditions..
Tamil Nadu is situated on the south eastern side of the Indian peninsula. It is bounded on the east...
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Tamil Nadu, the southern most state of India, is one of the major tourist destinations of India.....
Tamil Nadu has a glorious past, a vibrant culture, a rich tapestry of history, and natural bounty....
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A land of temples", as Tamil Nadu is better known enchants divinity. There are more than 30,000 temples in Tamil Nadu. The temples were constructed by various dynasties. Tamil Nadu is the home of the legacy of ancient Dravidian art and culture, characterized best by deliberately ornate temples with their towers known as gopurams which aspire to touch the heaven. Tamil Nadu, the holy land, is the land where temple architecture grew with innovation. The Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas, Vijayanagar rulers and the Nayakas have made worthwhile contributions to temple art in Tamil Nadu.
Meenakshi Temple
In one of the largest temple complexes in India, from her rambling maze-like palace the Goddess Meenakshi presides over the ancient city of Madurai-the Athens of South India. But for older than the city itself is the nucleus of the temple. Far older than that, the faith that the Meenakshi temple signifies.
The grandeur of the Meenakshi temple has remained undiminished for the past two thousand years. This sprawling and awe-inspiring temple complex is not only a marvel of architecture but also a veritable treasure trove of Indian culture and civilization. It is also one of the largest temple complexes in India.
Rameshwaram Temples
Rameshwaram is an island situated in the gulf of manner at the very tip of the Indian peninsula. Rameshwaram is very important pilgrim centre of the Indians. Rameshwaram is the place from where Lord Rama, built a bridge across the sea to rescue his consort Sita, from her abductor, Ravana. This is also the place where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva to cleanse away the sin of killing Ravana. Both the Vaishnavites and Shaivites visit this pilgrimage which is known as the Varanasi the south.
People coming to visit this temple, ideally take a bath at the Agnitriham. Another significant attraction is the Ramjharoka temple, which houses the imprints of Lord Ramas feet placed on a chakra.
Murugan Temples
Tirupporur (place of the sacred war) is one of the 33 major temples of Tamil Nadu dedicated to Lord Muruga, situated 25-km away from Chingleput and 45-km from Chennai. Tirrupporur is an ancient temple dating back to the Pallava period. Tirupporur is an ancient temple dating back to the Pallava period and is one of 33 major temples in Tamil Nadu dedicated to the worship of Murugan. Tirupporur is situated 25 kilometers northeast of Chingleput and is connected by bus service with Chennai at a distance of 45 kilometers.
Chidambaram Temple
Chidambaram is the seat of the cosmic dancer Nataraja (Ananda Tandava pose; the Cosmic Dance of bliss). Chidambaram is one of the foremost Saivite shrines; the very name Kovil refers to Chidambaram, where Natarajar is enshrined in the Chit Sabha or the Hall of Consciousness, in the Ananda Tandavam (Dance of Bliss) pose. Chidambaram is one of the Panchabhoota Stalams signifying the 5 elements of wind water, fire, earth and space. The Moovar (Sambandar, Appar and Sundarar) as well as Manikkavacakar have sung praises of Chidambaram. Several literary works praise the glory of Chidambaram.
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Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations: Coimbatore - Ooty - Kodaikanal - Munnar - Thekkedy
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Destinations: Coimbatore - Ooty - Kodaikanal - Madurai
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Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destinations: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
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Destinations: Madurai - Rameshwarama - Kanyakumari
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