Famous Temples in Tamil Nadu
Be it the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, or Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, these temples house particular deities with specific customs and mythological significance unique to them. Some 1000 years old temple in Tamil Nadu such as Kumbeswarar Temple in Kumbakonam and Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur has stood the test of time becoming the architectural marvels of the country. Tamil Nadu has been ruled by Pallavas, Pandyas, Cholas, Vijaynagar kings, and Nayakas and this has contributed significantly to the variations in the structural patterns of the temples.