The divine Shiva Lingam will blow your heart away, it is narrow at the top like a needle and broad at the bottom. Devotees from all over the world take bath in the Potramarai tank during Mahamaham festival which is celebrated once in every 12 years (It is called as Kumbh Mela in North). The temple of Adi Kumbeswarar is also considered as the 26th Paadal Petra Sthalam during Chola Period. It’s an exquisite Dravidian style masterpiece which was renovated by Govinda Dikshitar, chief of Achutha Nayakar of Thanjavur in 16th century AD. The grandeur of Chola dynasty is still intact in the form of divine Adi Kumbeswarar temple. Other Interesting Blog to ReadĪdi Kumbeswarar Temple Kumbakonam – Royal Cholas Rich Legacy The temple today sees a footfall of thousands of devotees and tourists every day that raises to around 1 million during the annual Meenakshi Thirukalyanam festival celebrated in the months of April-May. Scenes of ocean of milk being churned by devas and asuras, nine heads Ravana playing veena, Rishi Markandeya hugging Shiva Lingam and wedding ceremony of Sundareswarar & Meenakshi are few of the sculptures worth noticing when you are inside the temple premises. Intricately carved figures and scenes depicted from Indian mythology in the halls add to the artistic charm of the temple. Adorned with thousands of figures of gods, goddesses and demons, the Meenakshi Amman Temple is no less than an architectural marvel. The richly sculptured and decorated ‘Gopurams’ of the temple are its major highlight that can be seen from even a far-off distance. The temple is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture. The present structure of the temple dates back to the 16th century when it was again restored to its pristine glory by the Nayak rulers. Meenakshi Amman Temple Madurai – An Ancient Divine Destinationĭedicated to Goddess Parvati in the form of Meenakshi and her consort, Lord Shiva in the form of Lord Sundareswarar, the Meenakshi Amman Temple is one of the most ancient and famous temples not only in Tamil Nadu but, in entire India.Īccording to historical and archaeological records, the temple was originally built around 6th century AD and the major portion of it was damaged in 14th century by the Muslim invaders in India. 13 Nights 14 Days South India Temple Tour.5 Nights 6 Days Classical Tamil Nadu Tour.9 Nights 10 Days Spiritual Tour Tamil Nadu.Srivilliputhur Andal Temple – Virudhunagar.Mayuranathaswami Temple, Mayiladuthurai.Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram.Sri Rajagopala Swamy Temple, Mannargudi.Here is a list of 20 Top temples of Tamil Nadu for the divinely inspired travellers. Tamil Nadu that not only provides you a great spiritual experience but also gives you a chance to revel in their mesmerizing designs, still speaking stories of their glorious past. Standing tall as the backbone of the Tamil culture, these temples are today India’s precious jewels adding to its rich heritage. The land of many tales that are mystic and other-worldly the land where elaborate architecture and brilliant sculptures of its ancient temples, leave all its tourists spellbound with their astounding beauty, it’s the abode of delightful temples, the abode of other- worldly – Tamil Nadu.Ī trip to these temples showcases the opulent and lavish tastes of the erstwhile royal kings, be it Pallavas, Cholas or Nayakas.
Today we are going to talk about the bygone glory one such a land. When India used to tell tales through various sculptures of artistic artisans and the mystical stories and legends of saints and Gods used to fine tune the spirit of every Indian, which it still does. Bygone times brings bygone glories, glories of the past when the grandeur of royal kings were adorning each corner of India in the form of astounding forts, visually appealing temples and tales of valour.