Magnificent South India Temple Tour

With many beautiful and marvellous temples in South India, the city has a rich history of some of the most historical places of India. If you are planning to go for the South India temple tour, there are many religious places to visit.


The brilliant architecture of these temples and the exquisite marble and stone work done on them are works on great men. These magnificent monuments create an era of richness and beauty.

Many of the temples of South have been declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Before your trip, let us give you a brief of some of the popular temples across the South.

  1. Meenakshi Temple: This temple is located on banks of the famous river Vaigai. This temple is dedicated to deities Lord Shiva and Parvati. This temple was built during the period between 1623 and 1655 CE. The shrine of the temple is iconic and the right leg of Nataraj raised looks naturally beautiful.
  2. Venkateshwara Temple: The Venkateshwara temple in Andhra Pradesh is located amidst the hills and the view from there is gorgeous. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is popularly known as ‘Tirupati Balaji Temple’ and gets many visitors every year. This temple was constructed around 300 BC. It has a Dravidian style of architecture.
  3. Virupaksha Temple: This temple is situated on the banks of river Tungabhadra, the temple has very beautiful gopuram (very tall). The intricate carvings are splendid. Another UNESCO World Heritage site, the central pillar hall was built later by Raja Krishna devaraya. Marriages are also conducted at this temple.
  4. Brideshwara Temple: A popular temple built under the Chola Dynasty, this temple is a live example of historical creation. This temple is also located to Lord Shiva and is one century old. Hence, it is a temple which you cannot miss out to watch.
  5. Suchidram Temple: This temple was built in the 17th century and has the great features of musical pillars, single Langa and hanging pillars. Pilgrims from across the nation visit this temple to seek the blessings of the Almighty.
  6. Ayyappa Temple: This temple is also among one of the most popular temples of the South and is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. The temple is present at a beautiful location and receives 100 million pilgrims visiting the place every year.

So if you are planning to for a temple tour of South India, these temples are a must visit. 

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