India’s great diversity is what makes it unique. From north to south, the country has a lot to offer in all areas, including religion. There is a mix of different cultures and religions living together in harmony. Even the temples that can be seen in northern India will look very different from those in southern India. South Indian temples are mostly based on Dravidian architecture and are famous. These centuries-old temples offer insight into the various kingdoms and kingdoms where these temples were built.
Here are some famous temples in South India which are famous for their architectural style:
1. Ekambareswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu
Ekambareswarar Temple is located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This ancient temple dates back to the reign of the Pallava and Chola kings. Ekambareswarar Temple covers an area of 23 hectares and has one of the highest gates of any temple in South India. A temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is also present in this temple.
2. Airavateswara Temple, Tamil Nadu
Sri Vadakkunnathan Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Thrissur, Kerala. This temple is believed to have been built around 350 years ago. Sri Vadakkunnathan Temple has amazing frescoes which also help to make this temple a famous site. It is an important place of pilgrimage during the Maha Shivaratri festival.
4. Vidyashankara Temple, Karnataka
Vidyashankara Temple in Sringeri, Karnataka was built in the 14th century in memory of Guru Vidhyashankara. This temple is a mixture of Dravidian architecture and Hoysala style. The Vidyashankara Temple has detailed inscriptions that give an overview of the Vijayanagar kingdom.
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