Tamil Nadu, a state which is shaped out of love by the celestial deities is best known for nurturing religious tourism places which hold utmost importance in the country. Much to every travellers surprise the state is home to around 33,000 ancient temples, stroked in the Dravidian style of architecture. The state is popularly known as the Land of Temples and has been the greatest source of spiritual rejuvenation for travellers from all round the world. The state boasts of spiritualism via its humble and serene Hindu temples like Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple,Thillai Nataraja Temple, Annamalaiyar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Jambukeswarar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, Tiruvarur Thyagaraja Swamy Temple,Vaitheeswaran Temple and many more. Besides, a pilgrimage tour in the tranquil realms of Tamilnadu will tell you stories that some of the holy sites here exist from as long as 800 to 1400 years old and has a diversity of inscriptions, sculptures which lies in the core of the state. Talking about the divine deity that that the Tamils pray for selflessly in these must visit temples is Lord Shiva who is praised in most of the temples while just 2500 are of utmost importance. Other deities worshipped here are Goddess Parvati, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Laxmi,Lord Ganesh and Lord Hanuman.
The ones who added more charm to the pre-existing grandeur of Tamil Nadu were Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas, Nayakas and Vijaynagar rulers. Dating back to 700 AD, Pallavas were the first among the greatest rulers who sculpted out the finest and the oldest temples in the state.Their specialisation lay in carving temples out of stones and hence were an imitation of caves. As for the Cholas who ruled from 900 AD, their idea of temples was to beautify them by making towers and halls. Followed by the architecture style of Pandavas, Vijayanagar and Nayakas who brought forward the the artistic styles of gateway arches, colossal pillars and curvy paths near the shrine. What further looms travellers to Tamil Nadu are the tourist attractions they can witness which are also an epitome of culture and heritage like Fort St George,Victory War Memorial.For those who have penchant for experiencing something new every time you travel can take a short sightseeing tour to behold the beauty of the Highest mountain in the state Doddabetta ranging 2637m, Hogenakkal waterfalls, the hill stations like Kodaikanal,Ooty and a fun filled wildlife photography tour to Bandipur National Park, Mudumalai National Park.
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