The way of life was precisely kept safeguarded and sustained in the sanctuaries of south India amid course of history by various lines which controlled South India. The sanctuaries in the southern piece of India spread crosswise over conditions of Orissa, Kerala, Karanataka, Andra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu showcase distinctive design style and dispatched by the individual rulers in love of their sacred god. Among various compositional styles honed in considering and developing the sanctuaries in south India, the most vital one is the Dravidian engineering.
Dravidian engineering began thousand years prior and principally honed development of Pyramid Shaped sanctuaries which is otherwise called Koils. In Koils, the structure relies on upon the capably cut stone to frame steps outlined with statutes of gods, lords, warriors and artists. Dravidian style of engineering likewise thrived in illustrious courts of realms like Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyan, Chera, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas and Vijayanagara. Every domain contributed considerably to the structural style. The piece and structure in the style is comprised of Vimanam-the principle part, Mantapams-the patios, Gopurams-Gate-pyramids and Chaultris-pillard lobbies. In spite of the fact that there are a few hundred sanctuaries scattered crosswise over whole south India.
However a portion of the must visit sanctuaries are as per the following:
Sabarimala
Arranged in condition of Kerala, this is another imperative journey of Hindus. Dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, the sanctuary draws in around forty to fifty million fans amid its yearly journey between months of November to December consistently. Its area on the highest point of the 468 meters high mountain above ocean level and encompassing woods make the sanctuary beautiful and pleasant.
Lingaraja
Arranged in condition of Orissa, this sanctuary is dedicated to Lord Harihara. This one thousand years of age sanctuary is situated in the sanctuary city of Bhubaneswar and is one of the greatest sanctuaries in India. Adorned with Kalinga engineering and model, the colorful Lingaraja sanctuary is 180 feet tall.
Ramanatha Swamy
Situated on an island in Rameswaram near Tamil Nadu coast, this is an essential Hindu journey. The sanctuary is developed in acclaim for Lord Shiva. Compositionally, the columns and carvings on the sanctuary amplify the excellence of the sanctuary.
Tirupati Balaji
Situated in Triupati in Andhra Pradesh, this is a famous Hindu Temple loving Lord Vishnu. The Temple is otherwise called Tirumala Venkateswara or the Temple of Seven Hills. This sanctuary is gone by 50,000 to 100,000 explorers day by day, in this way is a most went by pioneer site of the world. The yearly celebration of Brahmotsavam is likewise held in this sanctuary.
Meenakshi
Arranged in Madurai in condition of Tamil Nadu, this is a standout amongst the most lovely sanctuaries of India. The Temple is otherwise called Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple. The sanctuary devoted to Lord Shiva and Parvati, was built around 1600 years back.
Thus, south Indian sanctuaries are must visit some portion of your schedule, while on a voyage through Cambodia.