A meticulously researched directory of Hindu temples providing verified information on Darshan timings, daily Poojas, architecture, and pilgrim transport options.
Temple TypePlate 01
Top RatedPlate 02
Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram
▲ South Car Street, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu - 608001, India
Open
02 · Vishnu / Perumal Temples
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
▲ Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620006, India
Open
03 · Amman Temples
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
▲ Madurai Main, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001, India
Open
04 · Shiva Temples
Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
▲ Membalam Road, Balaganapathy Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613007, India
Open
05 · Murugan Temples
Palani Dhandayuthapani Temple, Dindigul
▲ 315, North Giri Street, Palani, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu - 624601
Open
06 · Ganesha Temples
Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Pillayarpatti
▲ P.K. Koil Road, Pillayarpatti, Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu 630207, India
Open
Numbers & trustPlate 03 — the record
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172
732
The featuresPlate 04 — published record
Shiva Temples
The Thillai Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram is one of the most prominent Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in his manifestation as Nataraja, the Cosmic Dancer. As the Akasha (Ether) element among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalas, it occupies a central place in Saiva Siddhanta tradition and South Indian temple architecture.
Vishnu / Perumal Temples
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam is the premier among the 108 Divya Desams of Sri Vaishnavism. Spanning 156 acres enclosed by seven concentric prakarams and 21 gopurams, it is one of the world's largest functioning temple complexes, celebrated for its ancient history, Dravidian architecture, and deep spiritual heritage.
Amman Temples
The Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is a premier monument of Dravidian architecture dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.
Shiva Temples
The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, also known as Rajarajeswaram and Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is an 11th-century Chola-era monument dedicated to Lord Shiva and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Murugan Temples
The Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple in Palani is the third of the six sacred abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Lord Murugan. Situated atop Sivagiri Hill, the temple is famed for its unique Navapashanam idol created by Siddhar Bhogar and its vibrant pilgrimage traditions.
Ganesha Temples
Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Temple in Pillayarpatti is an ancient rock-cut cave shrine in Tamil Nadu's Sivagangai district, celebrated for its unique 6th-century Valampuri Ganesha relief carved directly into the living rock.
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