Tamil Nadu Temples

Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram

Shiva

Perur Patteeswarar Temple, Coimbatore

Shiva

Eachanari Vinayagar Temple, Coimbatore

Ganesha

Punnainallur Mariamman Temple, Thanjavur

Devi / Amman

Uchi Pillayar Temple, Tiruchirappalli Rockfort

Ganesha

Namakkal Narasimhaswamy and Namagiri Thayar Temple

Vishnu / Perumal, Narasimha

Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple

Uraiyur Kamalavalli Nachiyar Temple

Uthamar Kovil — Thirukkarambanoor

Thiruvellarai Pundarikakshan Temple

Anbil Vadivazhagiya Nambi Temple

Koviladi Appakkudathaan Temple

Kandiyur Hara Saabha Vimochana Perumal Temple

Thirukoodalur Jagathrakshaka Perumal Temple

Kabisthalam Gajendra Varadha Temple

Thiruppullamboothangudi Valvil Ramar Temple

Thiru Aadanoor Andalakkum Aiyan Temple

Kumbakonam Sarangapani Temple

Oppiliappan Temple — Thiruvinnagar

Nachiyar Kovil — Thirunaraiyur Nambi Temple

Thirucherai Saranatha Perumal Temple

Thirukannamangai Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple

Thirukannapuram Sowriraja Perumal Temple

Thirukannangudi Loganatha Perumal Temple

Nagapattinam Soundararaja Perumal Temple

Thanjai Mamani Koil — Three Shrines, One Divya Desam

Nathan Kovil — Thirunandipura Vinnagaram

Thiruvelliyangudi Kolavalvil Ramar Temple

Therazhundur Amaruviappan Temple

Thiruchirupuliyur Arulmaakadal Perumal Temple

Thalaichangadu Nanmadiya Perumal Temple

Thiruindalur Parimala Ranganatha Temple

Thirukkavalambadi Gopalakrishna Temple

Sirkazhi Trivikrama Temple — Kazheesirama Vinnagaram

Thiruarimeya Vinnagaram Kudamudakoothan Temple

Thiruvanpurushothamam Purushothama Perumal Temple

Thirusemponsei Perarulaalan Temple

Thirumanimadakoil Narayana Perumal Temple

Thiruvaikunta Vinnagaram Vaikuntanatha Temple

Thiruvali–Thirunagari Divya Desam

Thiruthevanarthogai Madhava Perumal Temple

Thiruthetriambalam Pallikonda Perumal Temple

Thirumanikoodam Varadaraja Perumal Temple

Annan Kovil — Thiruvellakulam

Thiruparthanpalli Tamaraiyal Kelvan Temple

Chidambaram Govindaraja Perumal Temple

Thiruvahindrapuram Devanatha Perumal Temple

Tirukkoyilur Ulagalantha Perumal Temple

Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal Temple

Kanchipuram Ashtabujakaram Temple

Thiruthanka Deepaprakasa Perumal Temple

Thiruvelukkai Azhagiya Singar Temple

Thiruneeragam — Jagadeesha Perumal Shrine

Thiruppadagam Pandava Thoothar Temple

Nilathingal Thundam Perumal Shrine

Thiruooragam — Ulagalantha Perumal Temple

Thiruvekka Yathothkari Perumal Temple

Thirukkaragam — Karunakara Perumal Shrine

Thirukkarvanam — Kalvar Perumal Shrine

Thirukkalvanur Adi Varaha Perumal Shrine

Kanchipuram Pavalavannam Temple

Kanchipuram Vaikuntha Perumal Temple

Thiruputkuzhi Vijayaraghava Perumal Temple

Thirunindravur Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple

Tiruvallur Veeraraghava Swamy Temple

Chennai Parthasarathy Temple — Thiruvallikeni

Thiruneermalai Neervanna Perumal Temple

Thiruvidanthai Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple

Mamallapuram Sthalasayana Perumal Temple

Sholinghur Yoga Narasimha Temple — Thirukkadigai

Thiruvattar Adikesava Perumal Temple

Thiruppathisaram Thiruvazhmarban Temple

Thirukkurungudi Azhagiya Nambi Temple

Nanguneri Vanamamalai Perumal Temple

Srivaikuntam Kallapiran Temple

Thiruvaragunamangai Vijayasana Perumal Temple

Thirupuliangudi Bhumipalar Temple

Irattai Tirupati — Thirutholaivillimangalam

Perungulam Mayakoothar Temple

Thirukkolur Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple

Thenthiruperai Makara Nedunkuzhaikathar Temple

Alwarthirunagari Adinatha Perumal Temple

Srivilliputhur Andal Temple

Thiruthangal Ninra Narayana Temple

Madurai Koodal Azhagar Temple

Alagar Koyil Kallazhagar Temple

Thirumogur Kalamegha Perumal Temple

Thirukoshtiyur Sowmya Narayana Temple

Thiruppullani Adi Jagannatha Temple

Thirumayam Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple

Tirupparankundram Subramaniya Swamy Temple

A sacred wedding, a rock-cut shrine and the dramatic hill of Madurai.

Tiruchendur Subramaniya Swamy Temple

Murugan’s seashore abode, its towering gopuram and the story of victory.

Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple

The hill of Palani, the staff-bearing Lord and the meaning of renunciation.

Swamimalai Swaminatha Swamy Temple

Where Murugan is revered as the teacher of Om, near Kumbakonam.

Tiruttani Subramaniya Swamy Temple

A hilltop abode of peace, devotional song and the ascent of 365 steps.

Pazhamudircholai Solaimalai Murugan Temple

A wooded hill shrine and Avvaiyar’s beloved lesson in humility.

Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple

Sri Vidya worship, the Goddess's sacred seat and the festival life of Kanchi.

Ekambareswarar Temple

The earth-element Shiva shrine, sacred mango tree and divine-wedding festival.

Kailasanathar Temple

Pallava sandstone architecture, sculpted Shiva forms and a living sacred monument.

Kumarakottam Murugan Temple

Murugan as Brahmasasta and the Tamil literary legacy of the Kanda Puranam.

Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram

Rama’s Shiva pilgrimage, the temple’s long pillared corridors and its twenty-two sacred wells.

Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple

A city shaped around its goddess: explore Madurai’s sacred marriage, Nayak craftsmanship and living festival streets.

Brihadeeswarar Temple

Rajaraja Chola’s great temple: a remarkable meeting of monumental stonework, inscriptions and continuing worship.

Thillai Nataraja Temple

The sacred dance of Shiva, the symbolism of space and a temple where theology becomes movement.

Arunachaleswarar Temple

The fire-element shrine at the foot of Arunachala, where temple, hill and pilgrimage form one sacred landscape.

Jambukeswarar–Akilandeswari Temple

The water-element shrine of Thiruvanaikaval, with a distinctive goddess tradition and a sanctum shaped by sacred water.

Samayapuram Mariamman Temple

A major Amman shrine where vows, thanksgiving and the goddess’s distinctive ritual calendar shape everyday devotion.

Kanyakumari Bhagavathy Amman Temple

The goddess at India’s southern tip: a coastal pilgrimage shaped by penance, sacred geography and centuries of devotion.

Pillayarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Temple

A rock-cut Ganesha shrine in Chettinad, distinguished by its ancient carved image and a continuing community tradition.

Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple

A towering Hanuman image in prayer, understood through its close connection with Namakkal’s Narasimha shrine.

Kapaleeshwarar and Karpagambal Temple, Mylapore

Mylapore’s Kapaleeshwarar Temple brings together Tamil sacred poetry, a busy neighbourhood pilgrimage and the worship of Shiva and Karpagambal.

Marudhamalai Subramanyaswamy Temple

Marudhamalai rises above the Coimbatore plain on the edge of the Western Ghats.

Vadapalani Andavar Temple

Vadapalani Andavar is a major Murugan temple within Chennai’s urban landscape.

Thiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple

Thiruverkadu’s Karumariamman shrine is an important Amman destination on Chennai’s western side.

Mangadu Kamakshi Amman Temple

Mangadu presents Kamakshi in the setting of penance.

Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple

Nanganallur’s Anjaneyar Temple is recognised for its monumental Hanuman image carved from a single granite block.

Thirumanancheri Kalyanasundareswarar Temple

Thirumanancheri is associated with Shiva and Parvati’s divine marriage.

Mandaikadu Bhagavathy Amman Temple

Mandaikadu is a major Bhagavathy shrine in Kanniyakumari district, drawing devotees from Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Nagaraja Temple, Nagercoil

Nagercoil’s Nagaraja Temple gives the city its name and provides an important introduction to serpent worship in southern India.

Anaimalai Masani Amman Temple

At Anaimalai near Pollachi, Masani Amman is worshipped in an unusual reclining form.

Thirukadaiyur Amritaghateswarar–Abirami Temple

Thirukadaiyur joins two celebrated devotional stories: Shiva protecting Markandeya from death and Abirami’s grace toward Abirami Pattar.

Thirukkarugavur Garbarakshambigai Temple

Thirukkarugavur is known for prayers connected with pregnancy and family life, but it is also a historic Shiva temple with Chola inscriptions and Tamil sacred poetry.

Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple

Suchindram is notable for its Trimurti identity, extensive stonework and prominent Hanuman image.

Vaitheeswaran Koil — Vaidyanathar and Angaraka

Vaitheeswaran Koil is a Shiva temple with a strong healing tradition and the Angaraka association of the Navagraha circuit.

Suryanar Kovil — Surya Temple

Suryanar Kovil is the Sun-centred shrine of the Cauvery-delta Navagraha circuit.

Thingalur Kailasanathar — Chandra Sthalam

Thingalur is the Moon-associated destination in the Navagraha circuit.

Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar — Budha Sthalam

Thiruvenkadu combines a Budha shrine with a rich Shaiva identity.

Alangudi Apatsahayeswarar — Guru and Dakshinamurthy

Alangudi is the Guru destination of the Navagraha circuit and an important place for Dakshinamurthy worship.

Kanjanur Agneeswarar — Shukra Sthalam

Kanjanur is the Venus-associated shrine of the Navagraha circuit.

Thirunageswaram Naganathaswamy — Rahu Sthalam

Thirunageswaram is a substantial Shiva temple near Kumbakonam, known especially for Rahu worship.

Keezhaperumpallam Naganathaswamy — Ketu Sthalam

Keezhaperumpallam is the Ketu-associated temple of the delta Navagraha circuit.

Aiyarappar Temple

Shiva as Aiyarappar; Devi as Dharmasamvardhini

Bangaru Kamakshi Temple

Devi as Bangaru Kamakshi Amman

Mutharamman Temple, Kulasekharapatnam

Mutharamman with Gnanamoortheeswarar

Kundrakkudi

Murugan as Shanmuganathar

Mahalingeswaraswamy Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur

Shiva as Mahalingaswamy; Devi as Brihatsundarakuchambika

Thayumanaswami Temple

Shiva as Thayumanaswamy; Parvati as Mattuvar Kuzhalammai

Thillai Kali Temple

Devi as Thillai Kali

Thiru Avinankudi

Murugan as Kulandai Velayudhaswami

Brahmapureeswarar Temple

Shiva as Brahmapureeswarar; a prominent shrine to Brahma