Madurai is an energetic, ancient city on the Vaigai River in South Indian state Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams (gateway towers) of Meenakshi Amman Temple. Covered in bright carvings of Hindu Gods, the Dravidian st Read More
Madurai is an energetic, ancient city on the Vaigai River in South Indian state Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams (gateway towers) of Meenakshi Amman Temple. Covered in bright carvings of Hindu Gods, the Dravidian style temple is a major pilgrimage site. Millions attend the processions and ceremonies of April’s Chithirai Festival celebrating Meenakshi and Lord Vishnu.
Rameswaram is a town on Pamban Island, in the southeast Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Its known for Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site with ornate corridors, huge sculpted pillars and sacred water tanks. Devotees bathe in the waters of Agni Theertham, off the beach east of the temple. Gandamadana Parvatham is hill with island views. A chakra (wheel) here is said to bear an imprint of Lord Rama’s feet.
According to the Ramayana, Rama is described to have built a bridge from the vicinity of this town across the sea to Lanka to rescue his wife Sita from her abductor Ravana. The temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, is at the centre of the town and is closely associated with Rama and Shiva. The Temple and town are considered a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivas and Vaishnavas.
Pondicherry or Puducherry, a French colonial settlement in India until 1954, is now a Union Territory town bounded by the southern east Tamil Nadu state. Its French legacy is preserved in its French Quarter, with tree-lined streets, mustard colored colonial villas and chic boutiques. A seaside promenade runs along the bay of Bengal and passes several statues, including a 4km high Gandhi Memorial.
The city is separated into two quarters known as French Quarter and the India Quarter. The French Quarter is characterized by building of typical colonial architecture and the latter boast of ancient Tamil style and designs. The strategic location, awe-inspiring natural beauty, coupled with its French past and cultural heritage make Pondicherry a major tourist destination. Pondicherry is also famous for its serene beaches. Hotel De Vile, French War Memorial, Puducherry Museum, Aayi Mandapam, Auroville Ashram, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Promenade, Chunnambar Resort, Old Light House, Romaine Rolland Library are some of the major places to visit in Pondicherry.
Chennai or Madras as it was called before, on the Coromandel Coast, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, a state of the Indian Sub Continent. It is a major industrial, commercial, cultural, economic and educational centre of the Southern India. Chennai City is the sixth largest populated in Indian cities. It is known as the “Detroit of India” because many automobile industries are located here.
The city is famous for its beaches, museums, parks, and several historical places around the city. The major tourist places in Chennai including Marina Beach, Govt. Museum, Parthasarathy Temple, Kapaleeswaraa Temple, San Thome Cathedral etc. there are several other attractions in the vicinity of Chennai like Elliot Beach, VGP Golden Beach, Mahabalipuram, Pulicat Lake, Muttukadu etc. Kanchipuram, the famous historical & pilgrimage town is situated close to chennai.
Tirupati is a city in the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh. Its Sri Venkateswara Temple sits atop one of the 7 peaks of Tirumala Hills, attracting scores of Hindu pilgrims. Sri Venkateswara National Park, home to the temple also contain the Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park with lions and primates. Nearby, next to a water fall and cave believed to be sacred. Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple is dedicated to lord Shiva.
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