List of temples in Tamil Nadu

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The state of Tamil Nadu has many Tamil temples
Life in Tamil Nadu

This is a list of temples in the Indian state of

Tamil architecture styled Hindu temples, culture, and tradition and commonly known as the Land of Temples.[1] Tamil Nadu has more temples than any other states of India. Tamil Nadu is home to more than 400,000 Hindu temples and is aptly called "the land of temples" by the media. Many are at least 800 years old and are found scattered all over the state. The rulers of various dynasties constructed these temples over centuries. Vimanas (storeys) and Gopuram (towering gateways to the temple complex) best characterize the temples of Tamil Nadu.[1]

As per the Tamil Nadu Hindu Endowments Board, there are 390,615 temples. Most of the

Panchayat Raj, India's system of local bodies in villages.[5]

Lord Shiva
.

Tenkalai tradition of Sri Vaishnavism. The temple is one of the oldest temples in the world, which consists of inscriptions dating around 100 BCE.[13] Hence, "making it one of the oldest surviving active temple complexes in the world".[citation needed] The Deity finds a mention in the great Sanskrit epic Ramayana and hence is dated around 800 to 400 BCE.[14][15] and is said to be worshipped by the ancestors of Rama. The temple finds mention in the Sangam literature[16]
like the epic
UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is in UNESCO's tentative list.[8]

Other temples like

Kallalagar temple which has high ‘Gopuram’ towers ornamented with colourful figures, and the Meenakshi Temple with high colourful towers and great long halls are notable. On Pamban Island, Ramanathaswamy Temple is a pilgrimage site. The town of Kanyakumari, at India's southernmost tip, is the site of ritual sunrises.[17]

The state also abounds with temple tanks. The state has 2,359 temple tanks located in 1,586 temples. The government has identified 1,068 tanks for renovation.[18] People from all over the world visit the Temples of Tamil Nadu and it is the major Tourist attraction in India.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Temples of Ganesha

S.No Name of Temple Name of Deity Location (Travel Base) Built around Notes/Beliefs
1 Karpaka Vinayakar Temple Karpaka Vinayakar Pillayarpatti (
Karaikkudi
) 		7th century CE [19] One of only two temples in the world that show Ganesha with two arms. The other is in Afghanistan.[20][21]
2
Ucchi Pillayar Temple
 Uchhi Pillayar Tiruchirappalli 700-900 CE[22] Ganesha is shown with a small bump on his head, which was caused when Vibhishana knuckled him on his head.[23]
3 Manakula Vinayagar Temple Manakula Vinayagar Pondicherry (Puducherry) 400 CE[24] Named as Bhuvaneshar Ganapathy, now called as Manakula Vinayagar. In Tamil 'Manal' means sand and 'Kulam' means pond near the sea, meaning God near the pond of sand.
4 Uchchhishta Ganapathy Temple Uchchhishta Ganapati Tirunelveli 1000 CE The only big ancient temple more than 1000 years ago for Uchishtta Ganapathy is situated in Manimoortheeswaram on the banks of River Thamirabarani in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
5 Sri Poyyamozhi Vinayagar Temple Sri Poyyamozhi Swayambu Vinayagar Theevanur (NH 66 (Krishnagiri-Pondicherry National Highway), Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu) 400 CE[25] Swayambu Vinayaka temple with a Ganesha that looks like Siva Lingam. Very Powerful deity that cures all diseases, gives boon for power and position
6 Meenakshi Temple Mukkuruni Vinayakar Madurai 1600 CE This popular Ganesha shrine is located inside the Madurai Meenakshi Temple.
7 Adi vinayagar Temple Adi vinayagar Poonthottam (Thiruvarur) 178CE The name Thilatharpanapuri comes from two words thil meaning Gingely and tharpana is the Hindu ritual of performing pithru karmas (ritual of paying tribute to ancestors) to one's ancestors. It is also known as Sethalapathy.

There are 7 sthalams for performing these rituals viz. Kasi, Rameswaram, Srivanchiyam, Thiruvenkadu, Gaya, Triveni Sangamam & Thilatharpanapuri.

8 Abhishtavaradha Ganapathi Temple Abhishtavaradha Ganapathi
Tanjavur
) 		- Agastya attained his dwarf form at this abode.[26]
9 Naramuga Vinayakar Temple Naramuga Vinayakar Chidambaram (Cuddalore) - The Ganesha idol is human-faced in this temple.[27]
10 Ganapatheeswarar Temple Vatapi Ganapathi Tiruchenkattankudi (
Tanjavur
) 		700 CE The Ganesha idol was brought here from
Pallavas.[28]
11 Khabartheesar Karpaga Nathar Temple Sweta Vinayakar Tiruvalanchuzhi (
Tanjavur
) 		- The deity represents the white image of Ganesha that was formed when the Devas churned the
holy milky ocean
12 Eachanari Vinayagar Temple Ganesan Eachanari (Coimbatore) 1500 CE The deity was brought here from
Perur Temple.[29]
13 Puliakulam Vinayakar Temple Munthi Vinayakar Puliakulam (Coimbatore) 1993 CE The idol of the chief deity here is supposed to be one of the largest in South Asia.[29]
14 Sree Vigneswarar Temple Sree Vigneswar Mela Kolappadi-Andimadam (Ariyalur district) 1997 CE The idol of the chief deity here is supposed to be one of the largest in South Asia.[29]
15 Periya Uchipillaiyar Temple Uchhi Pillayar Periya Uchipillaiyar Temple (Kumbakonam) 1000 CE The temple is in the city centre of Kumbakonam.
16 Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple Ganapathi Agraharam Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple near Kumbakonam 1000 years The temple is 25 km from Kumbakonam on Thiruvaiyaru bus route. The Vinayagar was actually installed at this temple by Agasthiyar (Ancient Hindu priest) more than 1000 years ago. He had done this with a holy intention of

protecting the globe against of massive starvation. The Ganapathi idol has its own look, where this cannot be seen anywhere else.

17 Arulmigu Prasanna Vinayagar Temple Sri Prasanna Vinayagar Arulmigu Prasanna Vinayagar Temple, Ganapathy Pudur Coimbatore 1937 CE The temple kumababishekam held on 1937 ganapathypudur in Coimbatore district Website:http://temple.dinamalar.com/New.php?id=2187
18 Jambhulinga Vinayagar Temple Sri Jambhulinga Vinayagar Jambhulinga Vinayagar Temple, Thathankuppam, Chennai 1940 CE The temple is known for a court case in which a statue responded to identify among the many were stolen
19 Panchamuga Vinayagar Temple Sri Panchamuga Vinayagar Panchamuga Vinayagar Temple, Paramathi Velur Namakkal The temple where you will find 4 sides of face and on top of that one face of Vinayagar

Temples of Murugan

The Arupadai Veedu

S.No Name of Temple Name of Deity Location (Travel Base) Built around Notes/Beliefs
1
Tiruavinankudi Temple[30]
 Dandayudhapani Swami
Pazhani
(Dindigul
) 		- This temple is the third among the six Holy Abodes.[31] The Murugan idol was made by Bogar from an amalgam of nine toxic substances (Navabaashaanam)[32]
2
Swamimalai Murugan Temple
 Swaminatha Swamy Swamimalai
(Thanjavur) 		- This temple is the second among the six Holy Abodes. Murugan explained the meaning of
Shiva here.[33]
3
Sri Subramanya Swami Temple[34]
 Senthil Andavar
Tuticorin
) 		100 CE
[35] 		This is the first among the six Holy Abodes and the only seashore Murugan temple. It is here that Surasamharam takes place, as this temple was Murugan's battle camp against the
fortress
.
4
Tirupparankunram Murugan Temple
 Subramanya Swami
Tirupparankunram
(Madurai
) 		- Murugan married
Six Holy Abodes of Murugan[36][37]
5
Tiruttanikai Murugan Temple
 Tanikesan Tiruttani
(Tiruvallur) 		- Murugan married Valli at this abode. This temple is the fifth among the six Holy Abodes. Murugan imparted the knowledge of Tamil to Sage Agathiyar here[38]
6
Pazhamudhircholai Temple
 Malaikkizhavon Pazhamudhircholai
(Madurai) 		- This temple is the last one of the six Holy Abodes. Murugan tested Avvaiyar's knowledge under a tree here[39]

Other major
Murugan
temples

  • Six Abodes of Murugan
    , the six sacred mountains of Tamil Nadu.
S.No Name of Temple Name of Deity Location (Travel Base) Built around Notes/Beliefs
1 Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple Murugan Poombarai (Kodaikanal) 1000 CE[40] The Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple (Kulandai Velayudha Swami Tirukkovil)[6] has three thousand years of history and was consecrated by Bhogar. The idol is made of Navaphasanam(Dasabashanam) . As per inscriptions in the temple which temple has built by king of Chera dynasty during 10/12 Century.There is a song-poem(Poombarai Velan) by Aruna giri nathar who lived during the 15th century[41]
2 Sri Navaneethaswara Swamy Temple Singaravelavar Sikkal (
Tanjavur
) 		- Murugan received his weapon, the Velayudham, from his mother
Parvathi and used it to perform the Surasamharam at Tiruchendur.[42]
3
Marudamalai Subramanya Swamy Temple
 Dandayudhapani Swamy Marudamalai (Coimbatore) 1200 CE[43] It's here that The Devas approach Murugan to seek his help in destroying Surapadman.
4 Kumarakkottam Subramanya Swamy Temple Brahmasaastha[44] Kumarakkottam (Kanchipuram) - Kachiappa Sivachariar wrote the sacred Kanda Puraanam at this temple. Also, Murugan assumed the role of the Creator here, after imprisoning Brahma for his ignorance of the meaning of the Pranava manthiram.[45]
5 Valliyur Subramanya Swamy Temple[46] Aanantha Kalyana Subramanyar[47] thirumalai kovil, shencottai Valliyur (Tirunelveli) - The Subramanyar Temple at Valliyur in Tirunelveli District is a rock-cut sanctum carved out of a hill. The Saravanappoigai in this temple was created by Murugan at the request of Valli, his consort.[48]
6 Vallakkottai Murugan Temple Kodaiyandavar[49] Vallakkottai (Chennai) - The Murugan idol in this temple is the tallest in Tamil Nadu, at 7 ft.[50]
7 Kandaswamy Temple Kandaswamy Tirupporur (Chennai) 1000 CE[51] After killing Surapadman at Tiruchendur, Murugan killed the rest of the asuras here, at Tirupporur (literally, 'place of the sacred war')
7a Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple Kumara Vayalur Tiruchirappalli 1200 years Muruga blessed the saint-poet Arunagiri Nāthar at Vayalur by writing OM in his tongue and initiated him to compose Tiruppugal. Arunagirināthar wrote 18 verses (910-927) on Vayalur in the Tiruppukal. Nataraja is in the Sadura Danda pose in this Temple.
8 Shanmuganathan Temple Aarumaga Swamy Viralimalai (Tiruchirappalli) - Sage Vasishtar and his wife Arundhathi pray Murugan here to ward off their curses. The temple is also known for its peacocks.[52]
9 Mayilam Murugan Temple Aarumaga Swamy.[53] Mayilam (
Villupuram
) 		- At the end of Surasamharam, one half of Surapadman assumed the form of the peacock here.[54][55]
10 Pazhani Aandavar Temple Pazhani Andavar
Vadapalani, Chennai
 1875 CE[56] One of the temples built in the modern era, this temple had extensive patronage from the renowned devotee of Murugan Arulmigu Kribanandha Variyar..
11 Sri Vetri Velayudhaswami Temple Kaithamalai Uttukuli Not Known but Reconstructed in 1999[57] Vetri Velyadhaswami appeared in front the great Tamil saint Agastiyar and helped him to perform his pooja
Agastiyar
.
12 Thindal Murugan Temple
Thindalmalai
 Erode - Velyadhaswami temple is a model of Birla Mandir, with Golden Temple Car.
13 Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Thirukovil Sivanmalai, Kangayam,
Tirupur
 - One of the well known myths associated with Siva is his conquest of Tripuram – the three celestial cities which the Asuras (demons) had taken over, and wreaked havoc over them. The Devas (celestial gods) appealed to Siva for help and asked him to save them from the demons. Siva made mount Meru his bow, and Vasuki the serpent his bow-string and prepared to wage war against the Asuras.
14 Arulmigu Balamurugan Temple Pachaimalai Gobichettipalayam - One of the two hill temples for Murugan in Gobi, the other one being Pavazhamalai which is only 2 km away from Pachaimalai. Though this temple is very old, the structure has been built starting 1967.
15 Muthu Kumaraswamy Temple Pavalamalai Gobichettipalayam - The second hill temple for Murugan in Gobi.
16 Siragiri Dandayudhapani Chennimalai Erode - This hill is also called Sigaragiri, Pushpagiri and Siragiri and is located between Kangeyam and Perundurai. It is one of the better known temples of Murugan in Coimbatore district where Arunagirinathar was blessed with "Padikasu", wealth of coins. This is where a miracle took place in the year 1984 on 12 February. On that eventful day two bullocks of their own accord pulled a bullock cart up the 1320 steps. Saravana Munivar wrote the most popular Chennimalai Sthalapuranam 700 years ago. Milk and curds are used as special offerings to Murugan in Chennimalai and it is the general belief that curds do not become sour here.
17 Velayudhasamy Thirukoil Pugazhi malai Karur 2000CE The temple is located on a hillock. This place is called Aarunattar malai which is considered as one of the oldest Hill rock of the south.
18 Balasubramaniya Murugan Temple Vennai malai Karur 1800CE The temple was worshiped by Brahma and Kamadhenu. This ancient temple dedicated to Muruga has the distinction of being visited by the Saiva saint Arunagirinathar once. This hill temple enshrines the images of Murugan.
19 Arulmigu Balamurugan Temple Rathnagiri Thirumanikundram, Vellore 1500CE Rathinagiri Bala Murugan Temple was built around the 14th century. Over the passage of time an ordinary sand structure was converted into a stone shrine.

The 14th Century poet Arunagirinathar' has sung about this temple as Rathinakiri Vazh Murukane Ilaya Vaaramarar Perumaley, which means 'Murugan, the God of Devas resides in Rathinagiri'

20 Rajendra Chozheewarar Temple Balasubramaniyan Periyakulam, Theni - -
21 Sri Kolanjiappar Temple Kolanjiappar Manavalanallur 2 km from Vriddhachalam 1000 years old The benevolent Shiva so as to liberate the entire living being has incarnated himself in many holy Shrines in the so-called Middle Country. (Nadu Naadu). Vriddhachalam (means age old holy hill) is the best among such holy shrines. Two Mile west of this, there is a small village namely Manavalanallur. Where there is abundance of flowery trees bristling with humming of birds and insects. It is known as Manavalanallur because Murugan, the Manavalan (Eternal Bridegroom) has embodied himself here. In the words of Arunagirinathar. "He is the Manavalan residing in the monkeys inhabited hill"
22 Uthanda Velayudhaswamy temple, Uthiyur Velayudhasamy Uthiyur Hills,

Kangeyam, Tiruppur district

9th century CE Uthanda Velayudhasamy Temple is the main shrine dedicated t
Peacock. There are many sculptures here and also some ancient era hero-stones.[58]
23 Balasubramaniyar Temple, Siruvaapuri Balasubramaniyar Chinnambedu, Siruvaapuri,

Tiruvallur

 14th century CE Siruvaapuri is connected to the epic Ramayanam and is the place where the sons' of Rama, Lava and Kusha lived. Since they fought with Rama here it is called "Siruvar Por Puri", which latter became "Siruvaapuri". However, the village is now called as Chinnambedu. Arunagirinathar the Tamil Saint of 14th century CE has visited this temple and has composed Tiruppukal songs on the Murugan in this temple. He is standing facing the deity. The special feature of this temple is the presence of emarald peacock. The village is located 40 km from Chennai and can be reached by a detour before reaching Puduvoyal near Kavarapettai, before Gummidipoondi in Chennai - Kolkatta NH.

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Temples of Vishnu

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Temples of Shiva

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    • See also

    Temples of Bhairava

    • Kala Bhairavar Temple, Aathisivan temple, Thandarampattu, Thiruvannamalai.
    • Kala Bhairavar,Sattainathar Temple,Sirkali,Mayiladuthurai Dt.
    • Yoga Bhairavar Temple, Tiruppathur, Sivagangai Dt.
    • Bhairavar Temple, Vairavan Patti, Karaikudi
    • Bhairava Moorthi ( Bhairava Natha Moorthi) Temple, Morepalayam,
      Tiruchengodu
    • Bhairaveswarar Temple, Cholapuram, Kumbakonam
    • Kalabhairav Temple, Adhiyaman Kottai
    • Kala Bhairavar Temple, Achangulam, Pasuvanthanai Taluk
    • Sri Bhairavanathaswamy Temple, Thagattur
    • Sri kaala bhairavar Temple (Vairavankoil) near Eachangudi Thanjavur Dt
    • Astha Bairavar Temple, Aragalur, Attur Tk, Salem Dt.
    • Shri Bairavar Rudhra Alayam, Ecchankarunai, Chengalpatu -603003
    • Kala Bhairavar Temple, Kshetra Balapuram, Near Mayiladuthurai, Tanjore Dt
    • Kala Bhairavar Temple, Kundadam, Tiruppur district
    • Bhairavar Temple, Renganathapuram, Bodinayakkanur, Theni dt

    Temples of Hanuman

    Temples of Amman

    Ayyanarappan Temples

    • Sri Porkilai, Sri Poorani Samedha Kaliyurayan Ayyanarappan Temple, Pillur, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu.
    • Sri Ayyanarappan Temple, Kanniakoil, Cuddalore Road, Puducherry.
    • Ayyanarappan Temple, Kilputhupattu, Pondicherry.
    • Arulmigu Ettimarathumuniappan Temple, Salem.
    • Kathukonda Ayyanar Temple, Sundarapandiapuram, Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
    • Arulmigu Siraimeetta Ayyanar Temple, Kottaram, Aavinankudi, Cuddalore.
    • Arulmigu Vaagaimarathu Ayyanarappan karuppusamy Temple, Magudanchavadi, Salem.
    • Sri vaazl Munishwar Temple, Mannangadu,Thanjavur district.
    • Navaladiyan Temple, Mohanur, Namakkal

    Nagarajar Temples

    • Sangabala Nagarajar Temple, Mohanur, Namakkal

    SaibabaTemples

    • Mukkan Saibaba Temple, Veeranampalayam, Namakkal
    • Saibaba Temple, Thottipatti, Namakkal
    • Saibaba temple, Mylapore, Chennai
    • Akaraipatti Saibaba Temple,Tenh Shirdi,Trichy

    Chitra Gupta Temples

    Cave Temples of Pandiyas

    • Kandan Kudaivarai - Muruga Temple,
      Pandiya
    • Seevaramudaiyar Kudaivarai - Shiva Temple,
      Pandiya
    • Pathinen Bhoomi Vinnagaram - Pazhiyili Iswaram - Naarthamalai,
      Pandiya

    Rockcut Monolith Temples of Pallavas

    Raajasimmeswaram, Kshatriya Simmeswaram - popularly known as shore temples in Mamallapuram built by Rajasimha Pallava - I. (c. eighth century C.E.)
    • Adyantha Kaamam - Dharmaraja Ratha,
      Pallava

    Structural Temples of Pallavas

    Structural Temples of Vijayanagara

    Structural Temples of Chola

    Gangai Konda Cholapuram Temple
    • Chola
    • Raajarajeswaram -
      Chola
    • Thayinum Nalla Iswaram - Aaragalur - Period:
      Chola
    • Airavatheeshwarar Temple,
      Chola

    Temples of The Navagrahams

    The Navagraham cluster at Kumbakonam

    S.No Name of Temple Name of Deity Location (Travel Base) Built around Notes/Beliefs
    1 Suryanaar Temple Surya (Sun) Suryanaar Kovil (Thanjavur) 1100 CE[66] This is the only Navagraham temple where the other eight grahams are also present. But, unlike the usual Navagraham arrangement, all other grahams face Surya here[67]
    2 Agneeswarar Temple Shukra (Venus) Kanchanoor (Thanjavur) 600-800 CE[68][69] -
    3 Kailasanathar Temple Chandra (Moon) Tingalur (Thanjavur)
    4 Vaitheeswaran Temple Mangala (Mars) vaitheeswaran kovil (nagapattinam) 600-800 CE -
    5 Tirunageswaram Nageswarar Temple Rahu Tirunageswaram (Thanjavur) 950 CE This temple was built by Gandaraditya Chola, son of Parantaka Chola I.[70]
    6 Tirunallaru Darbaaranyeswarar Temple Sani (Saturn) Tirunallaru (
    Karaikkal
    )     		- -
    7 Keezhperumpallam Temple Kethu Keezhperumpallam (nagapattinam) - -
    8 Abathsahayeswarar Temple Guru (Jupiter) Alangudi (Thiruvarur) - -
    9 Tiruvenkadu Swetaranyeswarar Temple Budha (Mercury) Tiruvenkadu (nagapattinam) - -

    Other Navagraham Temples

    S.No Name of Temple Name of Deity Location (Travel Base) Built around Notes/Beliefs
    1 Kuchanuraan Temple, Sri Mayakoothar Devasthanams, Perungulam Ashtamathu Sani (Saturn) Kuchanur (Theni) - Shani is the main deity in this temple, unlike other temples where he is worshipped either along with other Navagrahams or is worshipped from a shrine that is a part of a bigger temple.[71]
    2 Navapasanam Devipattinam Temple Navagaragam

    Nine stone

    		Devipattinam

    Ramanathapuram(dist)

    		- This is one of the Navagaraha temples.

    This navagaraha are believed to have built by Rama, an avatar of Vishnu.

    3 Saneeswarar Tirukkoil Sani (Saturn) Tirunaaraiyur a.k.a. Nachiarkoil (
    Tanjavur
    )     		- This temple is a part of the Sri Ramanathaswami Temple at Tirunaaraiyur. It is the only temple where Saneeswaran is worshipped along with his two wives Mandhadevi and Jyeshtadevi (also known as Neeladevi) and his two sons, Maandhi and Kuligan.[72]
    4 Sri Vasishteswarar Temple Guru (Jupiter) Thenkudi Thittai (
    Tanjavur
    )     		- Sage Vasishtar is said to have worshipped Shiva in this temple. Brihaspati is worshipped as Guru Bhagavan from a separate shrine here, unlike in Alangudi where he is worshipped as Dakshinamurthi.[73]

    [74]

    Navagraha Temples of Chennai

    Chennai has its own set of Navagraha Temples located in and around Kundrathur

    • a) Surya - Agastheeswaram at Kolapakkam[75]
    • b) Moon - Somanatheeswarar at Somamangalam
    • c) Mars - Vaitheeswaran at Poonamalee
    • d) Kethu - Neelakanteshwarar at Gerugambakkam
    • e) Guru - Ramanadeshwarar at Porur
    • f) Sukra - Velleswarar at Mangadu
    • g) Budhan - Thirumeyneeswarar at Kovur
    • h) Rahu - Thirunageshwaram at Kundrathur
    • i) Saneeswarar - Agastheeswaram at Pozhichalur

    For detailed write up on these temple refer to page on Kundrathur Ayyanarappan Temples Sri Porkilai, Sri Poorani Samedha Kaliyurayan Ayyanarappan Temple, Pillur, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. Sri Ayyanarappan Temple, Kanniakoil, Cuddalore Road, Puducherry.

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