Type 01
Divya Desam
The 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the works of the Tamil Azhwars (saints).
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Type 02
Paadal Petra Sthalam
The 275 Shiva temples that are revered in the verses of Shaiva Nayanars in the 6th-9th century Tevaram.
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Arupadai Veedu
The Six Holy Abodes of Lord Murugan situated in Tamil Nadu, as praised in the Sangam literature Thirumurugatrupadai.
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Navagraha Temples
A cluster of nine Shiva temples around Kumbakonam, each dedicated to one of the nine planetary deities.
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Pancha Bhoota Sthalam
Five supreme Shiva temples representing the five elements of nature: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space.
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Shakti Peetham
Highly revered shrines dedicated to Goddess Shakti, marking the places where pieces of Sati's body fell.
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Village & Kula Deivam
Ancient rural shrines, guardian deities (Ayyanar, Karuppasamy), and family deities deeply rooted in Tamil culture.
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Jeeva Samadhi
Sacred resting places of enlightened Siddhars and saints who attained Jeeva Samadhi in Tamil Nadu.
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Vaippu Sthalam
Shiva temples mentioned indirectly in the Tevaram hymns, holding great historical and spiritual value.
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Cave & Rock-Cut Temples
Ancient architectural marvels carved directly out of solid rock, primarily by Pallava and Pandya dynasties.
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Amman Temples
Sacred temples dedicated to the divine mother Goddess Amman across Tamil Nadu, representing power, protection, and grace.
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Vishnu / Perumal Temples
General temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his avatars, covering the vast Vaishnavite tradition beyond the 108 Divya Desams.
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Shiva Temples
Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, representing the vast Shaivite tradition, including local and regional Sivan shrines beyond the Paadal Petra group.
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Murugan Temples
Temples dedicated to Lord Murugan (Karthikeya), the beloved Tamil deity, including hundreds of hill shrines and local temples beyond the six Arupadai Veedu.
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Ganesha Temples
Shrines and temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha (Vinayagar), the remover of obstacles, found in almost every village and street corner.
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Hanuman Temples
Temples dedicated to the mighty Lord Hanuman (Anjaneyar), known for his immense devotion, strength, and protection.
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Ayyanar & Guardian Deity Shrines
Fierce and powerful shrines dedicated to village guardian deities like Ayyanar, Karuppasamy, and Muniandi who protect the local boundaries.
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Mariamman Temples
A prominent regional temple tradition dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, the primary mother goddess of rain, health, and protection in South India.
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