City: Tamil Nadu
Top Things to do in Tamil Nadu
What to do and see in Tamil Nadu, India: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
^# Jana Gana Mana is the national anthem, while "Invocation to Tamil Mother" is the state song/anthem.
^† Established in 1773; Madras State was formed in 1950 and renamed as Tamil Nadu on 14 January 1969
^^ Tamil is the official language of the state. English is declared as an additional official language for communication purposes.
Restaurants in Tamil Nadu
1. Pasupathieswarer Temple
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By syahtilal - Bengaluru, India
One of the 7 seven sivasthalams in kongunadu Shiva here is swayambu lingam called as pasupatheeswarar Ambal is sundaravalli and Alankaravalli Its a very big temple with beautiful architecture Too many gods inside the temple There is a 100 pillar mandapam
2. Kudumiyanmalai Temple
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Tamilnambi - Coimbatore, India
This marvelous place is just a few kilometers from sittanavasal. The countryside road itself will make you fall in love with this place. The temple is huge and quiet which gives you a calm mind. The famous music inscriptions are on the back side of the temple, and usually a guard will be there to show you around. If you give him some money, he will also show you around the temple and the sculptures on the front mandapam, which are as important as the inscriptions.
3. Linga Bhairavi Temple
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
As dark as the darkest night, a pair of glowing eyes that penetrate deep into the recess of your heart, a gloriously sparkling Third Eye that perceives a dimension beyond the physical, graciously giving arms that bestow infinite Grace to all in need, a pure gold sari that reflects her grandeur – Linga Bhairavi is the most exuberant expression of the Divine Feminine residing at Salem.
Reviewed By mohitgrgmht
I visited directly from salem junction station to linga bhairvi temple. Very good place for meditation.temple is very clean and well maintained.lingabhauravi is a powerful god,she is a giver of health and wealth.ultimately mukthi itself.must visit temple.
4. Sadhana Forest
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5.0 based on 163 reviews
Sadhana Forest is a reforestation project and a sustainable living community in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, South India. Visitors are most welcome to visit Sadhana Forest at any time! Every Friday the community offers a big tour, screens a documentary and serves a vegan organic dinner. All activities are free of charge and reservations are not required. Check the Sadhana Forest website for more info.
Reviewed By loun812 - Frankfurt, Germany
I heard about Sadhana Forest a while ago but I didn't really know what to expect and if I want to stay a month at one place. So I first came on the friday tour to have a look at it. The tour is offered by Sadhana Forest for free every friday. They pick you up and show you the whole place, explain you everything and are open for any questions. After this there is a eco - movie night followed by an amazing vegan dinner where you can connect with volunteers and get to know more about the personal experiences at Sadhana Forest. The tour really touched and inspired me so I had no doubts anymore and I decided at the same day: I definitely want to stay a month! I already felt that the place is spreading a really special energy, is following great values and offers you so much to learn. You experience that it is possible and even very enjoyable to live a zero waste live and not only this but even giving something back to the world by reforestation. Your personality can grow so much in this project not only by the sevas (selfless service instead of "work") but also by being part of this wonderful community. You live together with people from all over the world, everyone has a different background and different skills which are often shared with everyone interested by giving workshops. So I came here to stay for 4 weeks and I love it. It is such a beautiful place with beautiful people. Everybody is taking care of each other you integrate very fast, learn so much from each other and about yourself and your doing something that is truly meaningful. In Sadhana forest a giving economy is practiced which truly leads to happiness. Pure giving without expecting anything in return is wonderful, we do not need to fear that there will not be enough for ourselves or that we might lose anything by giving. There is enough for everyone and giving brings people together and creates happiness. I am very grateful to be here and be a part of the project now. I already feel how grounding this experience is. The vegan food is kind of healing your body, gives you more energy and increases your health, the sevas and the life in the community gives you the opportunity to reconnect with your core values and live aligned with them. If you want to get an impression of Sandhana Forest I can truly recommend you the Friday tour but everybody is welcome to visit at any time. There will always be a volunteer to show you around and you are always welcome to join for breakfast, lunch or dinner and you can even try out the sevas. I am sure you will not regret it and maybe you even feel attracted to this place and want to stay longer. I am so grateful for this experience here realised by this amazing project and the wonderful people who support it. <3
5. Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
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4.5 based on 4,093 reviews
Experience the culture of Madurai with this private tour of its ancient temples. Spend approximately 45 minutes visiting each of the Dravidian temples built by the Pandyan and Madurai Nayak kings, earning the city its nickname Koil Maanagar, which means Temple City. Discover why Madurai, also called the City of Junctions or Koodal Nagaram, is one of India's most outstanding Hindu pilgrimage centers.
Reviewed By 291genej - Silver Spring, United States
We took an auto taxi($1) 1 km east from our Hotel Royal Court. Arriving at the quiet shaded West Tower just after 9 AM, we had little competition in storing our mobile phone, day bag with camera, and finally our shoes, receiving a receipt for each item. Next we proceeded through entry security, by gender, and then freely entered the West Tower tunnel into the 14 acre complex. Deciding to circumambulate clockwise, our first stop was the museum. After paying the foreigner fee, we entered the forest of carved pillars, viewing the many ancient preserved sculptures. Then we came to the wide center hall, focused on its lighted shrine with 2 long rows of huge sculpted pillars and brightly painted ceiling, a magnificent visual display, unmarred by the many butter lamps and confusion of the numerous pilgrims at similar sights inside the inner temple. Strolling that inner temple/shrine complex was enlightening, being blessed by the resident elephant,Parvati, and seeing her and a white bull, Nandi, march in procession accompanied by a band and large palanquin bearing a statue and carried by 20 strong men. After passing the tank with its golden lotus, and the super long queue for the free Darshan, we exited over hot stones to recollect our possessions at the still cool West Gate. Walking toward our next sight, we passed a growing line of pilgrims crowding the hot sunny South Gate.
6. Sri Ramana Ashram
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4.5 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By 33Gaurav
You can live with the silence and feel the fragrance of Shri Raman ashram. The great saint and Spiritual Guru who is still alive and omnipresent will touch your heart and slowly you will start inspiring people around you , the Silence in the teaching of Bhagwan Sri Ramana Maharishi
7. Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
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4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By 557gaurir - London, United Kingdom
Kumbakonam is known as the city of temples and this temple is one of the main highlights of the temple town of Kumbakonam. A majestic Shiva temple situated in the heart of the city. The temple is huge and very well maintained. The highlight of our visit was the elephant blessing the devotees near the temple entrance. What an intelligent being! If a parent went with a child for the blessing, he blessed the child first. Happy to see such traditions still being maintained.
8. Aayiram Kaal Mandapam
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4.5 based on 274 reviews
Reviewed By KRAMA200 - Seattle, United States
Thousand Pillar Temple or popularly called as Aayiram Kaal Mandapam is situated inside Minakshi Amman Temple. There is a seperate entry fee to visit this Hall. The Pillars have beautiful Carvings and arrangements of Pillars stunning.There are many Artefacts also. Do not miss the Musical Pillars. An attraction not to be missed for its sheer beauty
9. Chithira Sabai Temple
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By karthikr906 - Chennai (Madras), India
Chitra sabhai - one of the Pancha Sabhas of Lord Shiva. The Chitra Sabhai is located near the parking area of main falls. It is around 500m from the main temple. The Chitra Sabhai is a hall of pictures and displays a beautiful painting of Lord Natraja. The interiors of the temple is decked with beautiful murals, depicting images from the Indian epics and history. The place is mesmerizing. They charge an entrance ticket of Rs.10 per person, camera and mobiles are not allowed.
10. The Anna Centenary Library
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4.5 based on 247 reviews
Adding another feather to its intellectual cap, Chennai is now home to South Asia’s largest library. So if you are a book lover and need a break from the city’s commotion, this is the place for you. The Anna Centenary Library is an eight-story structure that has recently added to the city’s growing modern landscape in the Kotturpuram area. A Braille section, children’s corner, replica of the "Tree of Knowledge," an auditorium and an amphitheater make quite an impression on visitors.
Reviewed By ababushankar - Chennai (Madras), India
You can find books for all ages and interests. Children's section has books for children and teachers. The library has exclusive space for those who would like to study peacefully, with your own books and laptops
