Siva and Vishnu Temple in Emaneswaram Paramakudi Taluk

Abstract

The Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which is known as the Land of Temples because of its Dravidian style Hindu temples, culture, and heritage. In comparison to other Indian states, Tamil Nadu has the most temples. Tamil Nadu, fittingly dubbed "the land of temples" by the media, is home to over 40,000 Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, indigenous deities, and Ayyavazhi temples. Many of them are between 800 and 5000 years old and can be found all around the state. These temples were built throughout centuries by monarchs of numerous dynasties. Tamil Nadu is the place where the Dravidian style of temple architecture flourished in great and spectacular proportions. The temples in Tamil Nadu are well known for its Vimanas (storeys) and Gopurams.