Brihadeeswara Temple, Tamil Nadu

Condé Nast TravelerJul 5

Tamil Nadu’s Ancient Temples Are the Soul of South India

Immersion in the artistry, beauty and spiritual depth of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu reveals that the past is radiantly alive.

temple with 80-ton cupola atop 11th-century monarch’s structure

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MahabalipuramNeighborhoodsite of 43-foot-tall open-air frieze made around AD 600
NandiPublic artworksacred bull of the god Siva, sculpted 1,300 years ago
Meenakshi TemplePlace of worshiptemple complex dedicated to the fish-eyed goddess
MaduraiNeighborhoodIt is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Madurai district, which is governed by…
Brihadeeswara TemplePlace of worshiptemple with 80-ton cupola atop 11th-century monarch’s structure
ThanjavurNeighborhoodIt is the 12th biggest city in Tamil Nadu.
VishnuPlaceAn &Beyond cruise through the state of Assam is an immersive lesson on the once inaccessible region.
Thirumalai Nayak PalaceSight17th-century king’s palace, melange of Italy and Rajasthan
AurovilleNeighborhoodcosmopolitan township dedicated to mystic Sri Aurobindo
MatrimandirPlace of worship100-foot-tall frontage of meditation space
SrinivasapuramNeighborhoodvillage workshops known for bronze statues and gold leaf paintings
DharasuramNeighborhoodvillage with weavers working on silk looms
VilacherySuburbart village famed for pottery and papier-mâché work
AthangudiNeighborhoodtile-making village with master artisans
Chidambara VilasHotelChettiar home converted into a boutique hotel
ChettinadTrain stationregion of opulent mansions built by mercantile community
Sundareswarar TemplePlace of worshipTamil manifestation of Siva
MeenakshiPlace of worshipTamil manifestation of Siva's wife Parvati
SivaPlace
PallavasPlace
Rajaraja CholaPlace
N Paneer SelvamPlace

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Tamil Nadu’s Ancient Temples Are the Soul of South India