Tamil Nadu Temples and Locations

The Brihadeeshwara Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Built by Raja Raja Chola I in the 11th century, it's a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The Ranganathaswamy Temple is located in Srirangam (Trichy/Tiruchirappalli), Tamil Nadu. It's one of the largest functioning Hindu temples in the world dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple complex is in the heart of Trichy city.

Uchhi Pillayar Temple is located in Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), Tamil Nadu. This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is situated on the Rockfort Temple complex. Salem, Cuddalore, and Erode are major cities in Tamil Nadu but do not house this specific temple.

Karpaga Vinayagar Temple is located in Karaikkudi, Tamil Nadu. This temple is famous for its unique iconography where Lord Ganesha is depicted with his consorts. Thanjavur, Tindivanam, and Sholingur are temple towns but do not host this specific Ganesha temple.

Tirupparankundram Temple is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan (Arupadai Veedu). Kancheepuram, Kumbakonam, and Trichy are important temple cities but this specific Murugan temple is in Madurai.

Nellaiappar Temple is located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It is a famous Shiva temple known for its musical pillars. Coimbatore, Samayapuram, and Karur are important cities but this temple is specifically in Tirunelveli.

Arunachaleshwarar Temple is located in Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas representing fire element. Chengalpattu, Thiruvaiyaru, and Mayavaram are temple towns but this major Shiva temple is in Thiruvannamalai.

Jambukeshwarar Temple is located in Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu. It is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas representing water element. Chidambaram, Kancheepuram, and Rameshwaram are major temple cities but this specific temple is in Trichy.

Ekambaranathar Temple is located in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas representing earth element. Madurai, Vriddhachalam, and Perungulam are temple towns but this temple is specifically in Kancheepuram, the city of thousand temples.

Meenakshi Temple is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most famous temples in India dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) and Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva). Karur, Erode, and Salem are major cities in Tamil Nadu but do not house this temple.

Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. This is the same temple as in the previous question, using the full honorific name. Karur, Erode, and Salem are incorrect locations.