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The Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram is one of the most sacred temples dedicated to Shiva. It is one of the Char Dhams (Four Holy Sites), apart from the ones in Puri, Dwaraka, and Badrinath. The temple has one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the southernmost. The 12 Jyotirlingas are considered the holiest, as they are believed to represent Shiva himself. The Jyotirlinga is the supreme part of reality where Shiva appears. The Shiva Lingams represent Shiva's infinite nature or supremacy. Rameshwaram is one of the most holy pilgrimage spots, second only to Kasi on the southernmost edge of India. A pilgrimage to Varanasi is only considered complete when you visit the Ramanthaswamy temple here. Rameshwaram is an island connected to the mainland by the Pamban Bridge. Sri Rama and his army built the Ram Sethu bridge to cross over to Lanka to rescue his wife, Sita Devi. Rameshwaram is a sacred place that echoes the Divine aura of Sri Rama, who passed through Rameshwaram to Lanka to find h...

The Kailasanathar temple is dedicated to Shiva in Kanchipuram. It is located on the banks of the river Vedavathi in the western limits of Kanchipuram. This east-facing temple is the oldest in Kanchipuram, more than two thousand years old. Kanchipuram is a city of traditions with an age-old charm. Its cultural heritage takes one back in time, making it a destination that reflects history in all its glory. The town is believed to be over a thousand years old and is referred to as the 'Golden City of a Thousand Temples’. There are many Divine places of worship and architectural wonders rich in art, sculpture, and timeless elegance. The Kailasanathar temple is one such temple that defines the spiritual essence of this ancient city, which was ruled by several dynasties, including the Cholas, Pallavas , Vijayanagara and subsequently, the British. It is a sacred pilgrimage city of great architectural splendour. Temple History The temple was built by Pallava King Rajasimha Pallaveswar...

India is a land of centuries-old ancient temples.  The temples in South India are a part of the heritage, and they are sacred places that hold essential beliefs and mystical auras. The Pancha Bhootams (Five Elements of Nature), comprising air, earth, fire, water, and sky, are manifested in the highly revered temples located in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Shiva is the presiding deity. One such temple is the Thiru Arunachaleswara temple in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. One of the most sacred and revered places, it is home to the Shiva temple and one among the Pancha Bhoota   Sthalams . Tiruvannamalai is situated at the foothills of Annamalai. The spiritual aura of the town has many ashrams, as well as the abodes of saints. It is a place of healing for inner peace and physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Temple History The temple is one of the most ancient, dating back centuries and built by several dynasties through different timelines. It is als...

Ayyanar Temple, Kochadai Madurai has several Ayyanar temples. The people here widely worship Grama Devatas (Village Deities) with great devotion and faith. The Ayyanar temple in Kochadai   is very famous. The natives of Madura i from all communities   fervently worship Ayyanar as their F amily and V illage G uardian deity.   Ayyanar is a village deity revered as Kaaval   Deivam (Guardian Deity) of the villagers, cattle and crops. In Tamil, the word ' Ayya ' denotes a lot of respect, and Ayyanar is a widely revered deity. You can usua lly see huge idols of Ayyanar installed outside the villages at the border and in temples.   This Temple is 2000 years old and is known for housing 21 deities, including Muthiahswami , Karuppuswami , Agni Veerabadrar ,   Karuppayi Amman, Sangilikaruppu , Kaluvadikaruppu , Meiyandi Amman, Nagappaswami , Sannasi , Aadipoosari , Pechiamman , Muthukaruppuswami , Irulappaswami , Veeranaswami , Rakkayi Amman, Irylayee Amm...