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Famous Hindu Temples in Tamil Nadu, India

Apart from famous Hindu temples there is also a rich variety of temples and shrines for Dravidian Gods in South India, esp. in Tamil Nadu. When visiting that Indian state one should not miss to learn more about those folk deities.

I made a book (and ebook) with lots of photos about this traditional religion.
Have a full preview of my book about Dravidian deities (120 pages with lots of photos) in German: AYYANAR UND MARIAMMAN, DRAVIDISCHE SCHUTZGÖTTER IN SÜDINDIEN and in English: Christa Neuenhofer, AYYANAR AND MARIAMMAN, FOLK DEITIES IN SOUTH INDIA (see below).

THE BOOKS ALSO EXIST IN LOW COST VERSIONS AS EBOOKS. ENGLISH VERSION: http://store.blurb.com/ebooks/417542-ayyanar-and-mariamman-folk-deities-in-south-india
and GERMAN VERSION: http://store.blurb.de/ebooks/pc3532baded5b3a0fd8c5

AYYANAR UND MARIAMMAN, DRAVIDISCHE SCHUTZGÖTTER IN SÜDINDIEN by Christa Neuenhofer | Make Your Own Book

AYYANAR AND MARIAMMAN, FOLK DEITIES IN SOUTH INDIA by Christa Neuenhofer | Make Your Own Book

THE BOOKS ALSO EXIST IN LOW COST VERSIONS AS EBOOKS. ENGLISH VERSION: http://store.blurb.com/ebooks/417542-ayyanar-and-mariamman-folk-deities-in-south-india
and GERMAN VERSION: http://store.blurb.de/ebooks/pc3532baded5b3a0fd8c5
The gold topped sanctum sanctorum of Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
The gold topped sanctum sanctorum of Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Chamunda at Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Chamunda at Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Lady playing the veena at Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Lady playing the veena at Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Sculpture at Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Sculpture at Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Devotee at Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Devotee at Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Priests at Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Priests at Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Priests at Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Priests at Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Gods from Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Gods from Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
A god from Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
A god from Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
At Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
At Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
At Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
At Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
At Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
At Sri Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
A priest sleeping in the Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
A priest sleeping in the Ranganatha temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.
Sculpture of the celestial wedding of Shiva and Parvati at Meenakshi temple at Madurai.
Sculpture of the celestial wedding of Shiva and Parvati at Meenakshi temple at Madurai.
Temple gopuram in Chidambaram,Tamil Nadu.
Temple gopuram in Chidambaram,Tamil Nadu.
Detail from a temple gopuram in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.
Detail from a temple gopuram in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.
Temple festival in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.
Temple festival in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.
Temple chariot in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.
Temple chariot in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.
Detail from a temple chariot in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.
Detail from a temple chariot in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.
Sculpture at Brihadisvara temple in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu.
Sculpture at Brihadisvara temple in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu.
Sculpture at Brihadisvara temple in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu.
Sculpture at Brihadisvara temple in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu.
Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu.
Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu.
At Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu.
At Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu.
Fresco at Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu.
Fresco at Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu.
Fresco at Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu.
Fresco at Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu.
Fresco at Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu.
Fresco at Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu.
At Varadharaja Perumal temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
At Varadharaja Perumal temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
Relief at Varadharaja Perumal temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
Relief at Varadharaja Perumal temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
Tiger Cave in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu.
Tiger Cave in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu.
Rock temple in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu.
Rock temple in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu.
9th century Chola temple at Vijayalayacholeswara.
9th century Chola temple at Vijayalayacholeswara.
Detail from Chola temple at Vijayalayacholeswara.
Detail from Chola temple at Vijayalayacholeswara.