Popular Temples in South India
Shridi Sai Baba
Baba assured his devotees by saying "I am at Shirdi AND everywhere. Whatever you do, wherever you may be, ever bear this in mind, that I am always aware of everything".
Kamahi Amman Temple
Built in the 14th century by the Cholas, this temple is dedicated TO Goddess Kamakshi- the presiding deity of Kanchi.Here, the goddess is worshipped in the FORM of a Chakra placed in front of the idol. An image of Shankaracharya is also worshipped.Sri Sankaracharya is said TO have defeated Buddhist philosophers in debate here. It is one of the three holy places of Sakthi worship in India the other two being Madurai AND Varanasi.The temple has a golden gopuram in the centre. This imposing temple is the site of the annual car festival, held ON the 9th lunar day in February/March.
Ekmbareswarar Temple
This is another ancient temple of Kanchipuram. It has been renovated by the Pallavas, the Cholas AND the Vijayanagar kings. This thousand pillared tall temple with 5 Prakrams is the earliest surviving structures.The 57 metres high Rajagopuram is one of the tallest towers in South India.This Temple has 5 spacious corridors AND a beautiful 1000- pillar - hall. The huge Linga inside is known as PRITHVI LINGAM , one of the pancha lingas of South India.
Varadarajar Temple
Varadarajar temple is a massive AND impressive edifice.This is another Vishnu temple ON Hastagiri rock at the END of the town. The Hundred-Pillar-hall erected during the Vijayanagar period in this temple is noted FOR its exquisite sculptures.The ornamental rings carved out of a single stone in a chain at the four corners are the special features of the hall.The riders ON horseback , beautiful figures of Rathi AND Manmatha, exquisite temple jewellery are other notable features.This temple provides a glimpse of 16th century pillared pavilion with an exuberant workmanship.The annual Garudothsavam (May- June) is the most colourful AND draws thousands of devotees.
Kailasanathar Temple
Dedicated TO Siva, Kailasanatha is one of the earliest temples built by Rajasimha AND his son Mahendra in the 8th century A.D. There are 58 small shrines situated around the main shrine. Paintings of Fresco-style adorn the inner walls of the shrines.Sandstone was used in the construction of this temple.It is the only temple at Kanchipuram which is not cluttered with the more recent additions of the cholas AND vijayanagar rulers.Fragments of the eigth century murals which once graced the alcoves are a visible remainder of how magnificent the temple must have looked when it was first built.
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