Temples In TamilNadu

This is a list of popular Hindu temples in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, known as Land of Temples. Nearly 33,000 ancient temples, many at least 800 to 3500 years old, are found scattered all over the state. Most of the largest Hindu Temples reside here.[1] Studded with complex architecture, variety of sculptures, and rich inscriptions, the temples remain the very essence of the culture and heritage of Tamil land, with historical records dating back to at least 3,000 years.

The state also abounds with a large number of temple tanks. The state has 2,359 temple tanks located in 1,586 temples. The government has identified 1,068 tanks for renovation.[2]

Temples of Tamil Nadu can be categorized as below:

Temples of Sangam Age
Temples of Thevaram Hymns
Temples of Divya Prabhantham Hymns
Cave Temples of the Pallavas
Cave Temples of Pandiyas
Rockcut Monolith Temples of the Pallavas
Rockcut Monolith Temples of the Pandiyas
Structural Temples of the Pallavas
Structural Temples of the Pandiyas
Structural Temples of the Cholas
Structural Temples of Vijayanagar / Nayaks
Ayyanarappan Temples (The Protector of Villages)
Following is the list of temples categorized by the deity.

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