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5 temple towns in South India you can visit this year
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Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati: This is one of the most revered temples in India dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is located in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh and is also known as Tirumala Temple, Tirupati Temple and Tirupati Balaji Temple. A lot of people made a donation of human hair as a symbol of sacrifice.
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Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai: Also known as the Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, this temple is known for its architecture. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva and is located by the River Vaigai in Madurai.
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Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur: This temple was built by the Chola Dynasty and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Great Living Chola Dynasty. The temple is more than 1,000 years old and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is built in a way that it doesn't cast a shadow on the ground.
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Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram: This is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is known for its majestic towers, intricate sculptural works, corridors and imposing structure. the temple has 22 Theerthams (holy water bodies) where devotees bathe to get rid of their sins.
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Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum: This temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams which are considered the holy abode of Lord Vishnu. It is dedicated to Lord Anantha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The architecture of the temple is a mix of Kerala style and Dravidian style. The temple also houses an 18-foot idol principal deity.