New Book 6th Standard Tamil Important Questions and Answers by Akash IAS Academy

Tamil Nadu- The Land of Temples
          Tamil Nadu is an Indian State well known as "The Land of Temples". Most of the largest Hindu Temples reside here and can be categorized as Temples of Sangam Age,Structural Temples of the Pandiyas,Cave Temples of the Pallavas and Great living Temples of the Cholas. Here the big temples are dedicated to Hindu God Lord Vinayagar, Lord Vishnu, Lord Murugan, Lord Siva, Lord Vishnu, Lord Anjaneyar and Lord Bhairava.

1. Ucchi Pillayar Temple, Rockfort:

The Rock Fort temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh. It is located on the top of Rockfort of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu. Here the rock provides a stunning view of Trichy city.

2. Murugan Temple, Tiruchendur:

Thiruchendur Murugan Temple is one of the most visited temple complex in India. This is a token of devotion towards the to Lord Murugan. The temple is also one of the richest temple of Tamil Nadu and one of the largest temple complexes by area in India.

3. Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam:

Ranganathaswamy Temple is listed as the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world. It is dedicated to Ranganatha. It is located in Srirangam. 

4. Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram:

This temple is one of the major shrine of Lord Shiva. It is located in the town of Chidambaram. Chidambaram temple is one of the five Pancha Bootha Sthalams representing one of the five classical elements and the temple complex spread over 40 acres in heart of the city.

5. Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval:

This temple is one of the five major Shiva Temples of Tamil Nadu and is located in the Srirangam island. Jambukeswarar temple represents the element of water and has an underground water stream which is always filled with water.
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