Temples

South Indian temples first. Tamil Nadu in depth, with Telugu, Kannada, and Kerala traditions joining in the months ahead. Each temple here has its sthala-purana, the deities present, the rituals proper to it, the festivals it observes, and the practical detail you need to visit.

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Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

மதுரை மீனாட்சி அம்மன் கோவில்

Principal deity: Devi, Shiva

The fish-eyed goddess as sovereign; Shiva her consort in the cultural heart of Tamil Madurai.

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam

திருமலை திருப்பதி தேவஸ்தானம்

Principal deity: Vishnu

Divya Desam

The Lord of the Seven Hills, Vishnu as Venkatesha, at the summit of Tirumala.