Tamilnadu Temple Tour - Chennai

South India is famous for various ancient temples. The architectural excellence of temples in South India depicts the glory of bygone era.
Thiruthani Thiruthani is located 87 kms from Chennai. Situated on a hillock, the Murugan temple is accessed by a winding flight of 365 steps. Each symbolically represents one day of the year. Here, Lord Muruga sits resplendent with his consort Valli whom he married after bringing her from the nearby Vallimalai. The Thiruthani temple is known for the Karthikai festival it celebrates in December every year.
Swamimalai Another revered shrine to Lord Muruga, it is located 45 kms from Thanjavur. Here, Lord Muruga is said to have taught the meaning of the OM mantra to his father, Lord Shiva! The temple sits on top of a hillock and can reached by a flight of 60 steps that are said to represent the Hindu cycle of 60 years.
Kodaikanal comes from the Tamil words 'Kodai' and 'Kanal' literally means 'relief from heat' and the place never disappoints the traveller. Located 120 kms from Madurai , this hill station is more than 2000 metres above sea level draws tourists to the verdant charms of its spectacular lake, the waterfalls and sholas or forests. Kodaikanal is also home to the Kurinji Andavar temple dedicated to Lord Muruga. It is a spectacular sight to watch the mist clear from the temple by late morning, revealing the full expanse of the valley below.