Unmatched Architectural Marvels!

Offering a glimpse of the rich culture and eventful history of South India, the temples of this land are truly the epitome of beauty. This wonderful land is arrayed with many shrines, each having its own interesting legend to tell. The history of some of the temples here dates back to hundreds of years. Exquisitely carved and majestically decorated, the temples attract tourists from far and wide. There is hardly any city in South India, which does not have temples. Some of the temples are internationally famous for their architectural beauty.

The huge gopurams, numerous commanding sculptures, mind-blowing mandaps, huge tanks and beautiful shrines are the striking features of the temples. You will be surprised by the beauty of these architectural wonders, which dominate the landscape of this region of India. The height of human creativity magnificently reflects in the architectural beauty of these temples. What a great heritage South India has been blest with!

Karnataka Temples

Temples in Karnataka are known for the monolithic pillars and sculptural motifs. Rock cut temples and ancient temples are a must-see temples in this state. Most of the temples are built in Dravidian style of architecture.
Some of the famous temples are:

• Jain Temple at Badami
• Chennakesava Temple at Hassan
• Iskcon Temple at Bangalore
• Mahabaleshwar Temple
• Madhukeshwara Temple
• more karnataka temples...

Tamil Nadu Temples

This state is the most enchanting land when it comes to temples. Reflecting a unique architectural style, the temples are praised for their carvings, gopurams, huge gateways and walled enclosures. Dedicated to different deities, some of the known temples are:

• Meenakshi Temple
• Rameshwaram Temple
• Mahabalipuram Rathas
• Kanyakumari Temple
• Rock Fort Temple
• Ranganathaswami Temple
• more tamilnadu temples...

Andhra Pradesh Temples

A testimony to the rich culture of Andhra Pradesh, the temples here will leave you spell bound with their breath-taking architecture. From Hindu to Jain and Buddhist temples, all are there in this state. Some of the renowned temples are:

• Venkateshwar Temple
• Srikalahasti Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
• Sathyabhama Temple
• Thousand Pillar Temple
• more andhra pradeshtemples...

Kerala Temples

Just like the beaches and backwaters, the temples of Kerala also add to its beauty. The temples of this state are marked by pyramidal roofs. Some of the notable temples are:

• Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
• Shree Krishna Temple at Guruvayur
• Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
• Vadakkunnathan Temple
• more kerala temples...

Pondicherry Temples

Magnificently fashioned, the famous temples at Pondicherry are:

• Navagraha Temple
• Tiruvandar Temple
• Bahur Temple
• Manakula Vinayakar Temple