"Dravidian architecture"

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13 March 2024

The Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, located in Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, India, is dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is currently serving as a site of great historical and religious significance, believed to be where Lord Murugan battled and triumphed over the demon Surapadma. This temple stands as one of the Six Abodes of Murugan. It was once occupied by the Dutch East India Company from 1646 to 1648 amidst their conflict with the Portuguese.

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13 March 2024

The Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, located in Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, India, is dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is currently serving as a site of great historical and religious significance, believed to be where Lord Murugan battled and triumphed over the demon Surapadma. This temple stands as one of the Six Abodes of Murugan. It was once occupied by the Dutch East India Company from 1646 to 1648 amidst their conflict with the Portuguese.

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13 March 2024

The Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, located in Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, India, is dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is currently serving as a site of great historical and religious significance, believed to be where Lord Murugan battled and triumphed over the demon Surapadma. This temple stands as one of the Six Abodes of Murugan. It was once occupied by the Dutch East India Company from 1646 to 1648 amidst their conflict with the Portuguese.

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13 March 2024

A Hindu temple is perched atop a mountain in Tamil Nadu, India.

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13 March 2024

A Hindu temple is perched atop a mountain in Tamil Nadu, India.

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#8577170

24 July 2022

Devotees walk to the steps leading to the ocean at the Ramanathaswamy Temple (Rameswaram Temple) located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva and considered a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites and Smarthas. The presiding deity, the Lingam of Ramanathaswamy (Shiva), was established and worshiped by Rama before crossing his bridge to Lanka. Rameshwaram is believed to be the place from where Lord Rama started his journey to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana who was holding her captive on the island of Lanka. Lord Rama is believed to have sanctified this place by worshipping and glorifying Lord Shiva and hence marks the confluence of Shaivism and Vaishnavism and is thus revered by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites alike and thus there is a strong belief that bathing in the 22 'Theerthams' or natural springs is a step forward in enlightenment.

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#8577172

24 July 2022

Steps leading to the ocean at the Ramanathaswamy Temple (Rameswaram Temple) located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva and considered a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites and Smarthas. The presiding deity, the Lingam of Ramanathaswamy (Shiva), was established and worshiped by Rama before crossing his bridge to Lanka. Rameshwaram is believed to be the place from where Lord Rama started his journey to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana who was holding her captive on the island of Lanka. Lord Rama is believed to have sanctified this place by worshipping and glorifying Lord Shiva and hence marks the confluence of Shaivism and Vaishnavism and is thus revered by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites alike and thus there is a strong belief that bathing in the 22 'Theerthams' or natural springs is a step forward in enlightenment.

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#8577174

24 July 2022

Devotees by the steps leading to the ocean at the Ramanathaswamy Temple (Rameswaram Temple) located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva and considered a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites and Smarthas. The presiding deity, the Lingam of Ramanathaswamy (Shiva), was established and worshiped by Rama before crossing his bridge to Lanka. Rameshwaram is believed to be the place from where Lord Rama started his journey to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana who was holding her captive on the island of Lanka. Lord Rama is believed to have sanctified this place by worshipping and glorifying Lord Shiva and hence marks the confluence of Shaivism and Vaishnavism and is thus revered by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites alike and thus there is a strong belief that bathing in the 22 'Theerthams' or natural springs is a step forward in enlightenment.

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#8577178

24 July 2022

Sign outside the Ramanathaswamy Temple (Rameswaram Temple) located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva and considered a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites and Smarthas. The presiding deity, the Lingam of Ramanathaswamy (Shiva), was established and worshiped by Rama before crossing his bridge to Lanka. Rameshwaram is believed to be the place from where Lord Rama started his journey to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana who was holding her captive on the island of Lanka. Lord Rama is believed to have sanctified this place by worshipping and glorifying Lord Shiva and hence marks the confluence of Shaivism and Vaishnavism and is thus revered by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites alike and thus there is a strong belief that bathing in the 22 'Theerthams' or natural springs is a step forward in enlightenment.

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#8577184

24 July 2022

Ramanathaswamy Temple (Rameswaram Temple) located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva and considered a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites and Smarthas. The presiding deity, the Lingam of Ramanathaswamy (Shiva), was established and worshiped by Rama before crossing his bridge to Lanka. Rameshwaram is believed to be the place from where Lord Rama started his journey to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana who was holding her captive on the island of Lanka. Lord Rama is believed to have sanctified this place by worshipping and glorifying Lord Shiva and hence marks the confluence of Shaivism and Vaishnavism and is thus revered by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites alike and thus there is a strong belief that bathing in the 22 'Theerthams' or natural springs is a step forward in enlightenment.

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#7814468

24 February 2022

Ramanathaswamy Temple (Rameswaram Temple) located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva and considered a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites and Smarthas. The presiding deity, the Lingam of Ramanathaswamy (Shiva), was established and worshiped by Rama before crossing his bridge to Lanka. Rameshwaram is believed to be the place from where Lord Rama started his journey to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana who was holding her captive on the island of Lanka. Lord Rama is believed to have sanctified this place by worshipping and glorifying Lord Shiva and hence marks the confluence of Shaivism and Vaishnavism and is thus revered by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites alike and thus there is a strong belief that bathing in the 22 'Theerthams' or natural springs is a step forward in enlightenment.

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#7814540

24 February 2022

Devotees walk to the steps leading to the ocean at the Ramanathaswamy Temple (Rameswaram Temple) located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva and considered a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites and Smarthas. The presiding deity, the Lingam of Ramanathaswamy (Shiva), was established and worshiped by Rama before crossing his bridge to Lanka. Rameshwaram is believed to be the place from where Lord Rama started his journey to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana who was holding her captive on the island of Lanka. Lord Rama is believed to have sanctified this place by worshipping and glorifying Lord Shiva and hence marks the confluence of Shaivism and Vaishnavism and is thus revered by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites alike and thus there is a strong belief that bathing in the 22 'Theerthams' or natural springs is a step forward in enlightenment.

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#7814554

24 February 2022

Devotees by the steps leading to the ocean at the Ramanathaswamy Temple (Rameswaram Temple) located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva and considered a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites and Smarthas. The presiding deity, the Lingam of Ramanathaswamy (Shiva), was established and worshiped by Rama before crossing his bridge to Lanka. Rameshwaram is believed to be the place from where Lord Rama started his journey to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana who was holding her captive on the island of Lanka. Lord Rama is believed to have sanctified this place by worshipping and glorifying Lord Shiva and hence marks the confluence of Shaivism and Vaishnavism and is thus revered by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites alike and thus there is a strong belief that bathing in the 22 'Theerthams' or natural springs is a step forward in enlightenment.

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#6822574

22 June 2021

Arulmigu Aadhikumbeswara Swamy Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India.

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22 June 2021

Arulmigu Aadhikumbeswara Swamy Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India.

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22 June 2021

Arulmigu Aadhikumbeswara Swamy Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India.

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