From east to west – from north to south – from Kashmir to Kanyakumari – unique as well as diversified topography of India will surely mesmerize you. The country offers almost everything that you could want. It has rain forests, steep mountain ranges, valleys of flowers, exotic sea beaches and beautiful historic destinations. But, above all these things, India is also considered as the heart of Hindu religion. Hinduism originated in this part of the world and since the ancient era, Hinduism has been preaching love, peace and sanity to the mankind. If you are seeking a Hindu pilgrimage tour to India from UK, then you may come across several kinds of packages. In this article, we shall focus on the south Indian pilgrimage destinations or packages.
The southern part of India has been believed to be controlled by the Dravidians, who were actually the natives of India. South Indian temples have their unique appearances and lot diversity in Gods and Goddesses as well as in rituals can be observed. In other words, temples of South India are different than we see in North India. They are different, not just from architectural values but from salient other aspects. So, here is a guide to some of the most famous temples of South India. These places should be included in your South India Temple Tours:
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Temple, Tirupati
Sri Venkateswara Swami Vaari Temple or simply known as the Tirupati Temple is considered as the best temple of southern part of India. Thousands of devotees come here almost in everyday and attain the divine blessings. Even popular faces or celebrities of India have been spotted to come at Tirupati temple often. Nestled at the seventh peak of Tirupati hills, Sri Venkateswara Swami Vaari Temple is regarded as a Vishnu temple. Sri Venkateswara is just another reincarnated form of Lord Vishnu. The divine ambience, stunning architecture and magnificent spiritualistic values have made this temple a ‘must-visit’ spot for Hindu pilgrims.
Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
The second destination of South India Temple Tour Packages would be the Meenaskshi Temple, which is situated in the beautiful city of Tamil Nadu, Madurai. Goddess Meenaskshi is considered as another form of Goddess Parvathi. This unique shrine of Goddess Meenakshi has not just been considered as a pinnacle of divinity, but also considered as a unique historic place. The temple has terrific architectural values. In fact, the place Madurai has its name in Indian mythology too. Popular mythological faiths say that Sundareswarar (God Shiva) and Meenakshi (Goddess Parvati) have married at this place.
Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram
Temple Tours in South India would be incomplete without Ramanathaswamy Temple of Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram is one of the holiest places of India, has been named after Lord Rama. Ramnathswamy is referred as Lord Shiva, who was worshipped in Rameshwaram by Lord Ram, before he waged war against the evil power. The main shrine of Rameshwaram possesses a traditional Shiva Linga, which has been worshipped by the devotees. In fact, Ramanathaswamy Temple has been considered as one amongst twelve jyotirlings of India. It is certainly one of the best South India temples.
