TEMPLES IN SOUTH INDIA - VISITING THE LORD BALAJI TEMPLE - myBlogd

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Many devotees go from far regions to South India each year to pay their respects at its many ancient temples and pilgrimage sites. Most importantly, those south Indian temples’ architectural genius is de facto admirable. Go here to see Lord Balaji Darshan! renowned South Indian temples Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple It is undoubtedly regarded as one of the most popular pilgrimage sites located in Kerala’s Sahyadri Mountains. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, and on the first day of Makar? in the month of January, a large number of pilgrims visit this temple. The temple of Tirupati Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh The tirupati temple, situated in the tirumala hills in the chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, is devoted to Lord Venkateshwara, also known as Balaji. It is one of the richest temples in the world, beautifully built in the Dravidian style. Go here to see Lord Balaji Darshan! Bangalore’s ISKCON Temple Located in Bangalore, the ISKCON Temple honors Lord Krishna. The temple’s neo-classical architecture is what draws most people to it. It is the world’s most intricate temple complex according to ISKCON. Kerala’s Guruvayoor Temple The guruvayoor temple, located in Kerala’s Trichu district, is devoted to Lord Krishna. ‘Dwarka of South’ is another name for it. It is one of India’s holiest temples and is the site of several weddings and rice-feeding rituals. Go here to see Lord Balaji Darshan! Mahabalipuram near Chennai is said to have been constructed around 2,000 years ago, and it also has a temple carved out of rock. It is the center of Pallava culture and the arts and is situated in the state of Bali. The temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Go here to see Lord Balaji Darshan! Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple The Meenakshi Temple, devoted to the goddess Meenakshi and Lord Shiva, is situated in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is regarded as one of India’s most exquisite temples, exhibiting the master builders’ architectural genius. Go here to see Lord Balaji Darshan! Thanjaur’s Brihadeshwara Temple The Brihadeshwara Temple, which is located in Tamilnadu, is the first temple in the world built entirely of granite. The temple honors Lord Shiva and is said to be one of the most intriguing displays of South Indian architectural genius. Go here to see Lord Balaji Darshan!