This grand temple was built by the Cholas and later extended by the Pandyas.

Worshiping Lord Shiva here is believed to provide one relief from all Sins.

This is the second of the Nava Kailash temples in the region and represents the Moon.

The walls of the Sanctum Sanctorum here are filled with ancient stone inscriptions.

The Sanctum Sanctorum and the Ardha Mantapa here go back to the Raja Raja Chola period.

The Bala Ganapathi here is seen with his two full tusks and has Five fruits in his hands and trunk.

The water level in the well here is higher than the ground level of the surrounding outside areas.

Sage Durvasa is believed to have worshiped the Lord here.

The beautiful and serene little temple is right above the Tamiraparani River.

This is the third of the Navakailash Temples in the region and represents Mars.

Sage Agastya is worshipped as Agasteeswara in this small and beautiful temple.

This little temple with a single Prakaram is right on the banks of one of the Tamiraparani Canals.

A massive 5 tiered Rajagopuram is under construction in this ancient temple on the banks of the Tamiraparani River.

There some exquisite sculptures and carvings in this ancient temple.

This little temple with a single Prakaram is right in the middle of Ambasamudram town.

The huge Yali Pillars here are unbelievably beautiful and full of details.

There some exquisite sculptures and carvings in this ancient temple.

This beautiful little temple has instances from Sage Agastya’s life on the outer walls.

This small and beautiful temple is located on the banks of the Kannadian Canal.

A rain water harvesting system had existed in this temple in the olden days itself.

This beautiful little temple has a Kubera Lingam installed in it.

This beautiful temple was built by Rajaraja Chola and has some wonderful sculptures.

This ancient temple is mentioned in the Thevaram hymns of Thirunavukkarasar.

The Mantapam in this small and ancient temple has some beautiful Yaali Pillars.

The famous Pandya period sculptor Chaturvedi built this temple and spend his last days here.

Lord Shiva is believed to have given darshan to Lord Rama here.

This ancient temple is considered as one of the Pancha Kurosam temples in this area.

The Shiva Lingam here has carvings of hair behind that can be seen through the sides.

This is an old temple situated in a typical agraharam style neighborhood.

This is a beautiful temple situated amidst serene fields and rising hills.

This is a small old temple with separate sanctums for the Lord and his consort.

The name of the town came up from the name of the Lord in this ancient temple.

The unbelievable beauty of the ancient carvings here will pleasantly surprise visitors.

The Nandi here is beautiful with one eye facing the main deity and another facing the Palliarai.

This small temple is set amidst beautiful hills and windmills.

This is an ancient temple situated on the banks of the Hanuman Nadhi which flows on three sides.

A cave shrine with a Lingam on the banks of the Hanuman Nadhi is part of this small temple.

There are 2 Shiva temples here and both of them are ancient, though one is one without any deity.

This is an ancient temple situated on the banks of a canal and presents a serene picture.

This is an ancient temple set amidst beautiful green fields.

The Sun’s rays fall on the main deity here during the Tamil month of Purattasi.

This ancient temple has been served by several Pandya Kings.

One of the 5 Natarajas created by the same sculptor is installed here.

This temple is believed to have existed before Navagraha worship came into practice.

This is a beautiful hill temple that has been renovated in recent times.

This was a dilapidated temple that has been revived to its past glory in recent times.

The Nataraja idol here was created by a sculptor whose hands had been chopped off.

This temple goes back to the Nayak period and has been named after one.

This beautiful little temple is set amidst scenic surroundings.

The carvings on the pillars, Mantapas, and doors here are truly wonderful creations.

The Kubera and Kubera Lingam here are considered very auspicious for a wealthy life.

This is one of the Pancha Dakshinamurthy temples in the region.

This beautiful tree-filled temple and its surroundings have been declared a Bird Sanctuary.

The 9 tiered Rajagopuram here is the tallest in Tirunelveli District and has a gallery of murals in each floor.

As per Tamiraparani Mahatmayam, this is considered as one of the Pancha Aasana Sthalams.

Several kings of the Pandya Dynasty have contributed to the development of this temple.

This is a small and beautiful east-facing temple.

The Dakshinamurthy idol here has the left leg folded up on top of the right knee and feet facing up.

A large lingam of Chokkanadar is installed here in a separate shrine and is considered important.

This is a small and beautiful temple not known to many visiting the more famous temples around here.

This is a Vaippu Sthalam mentioned in the Hymns of Thirunavukkarasar.

There are several small, beautiful pieces of wooden carvings including Shiva and Pravati, Narasimha, and others here.

Ariyanatha Mudaliar a prominent minister and commander in the Nayak Period is said to have built up this temple.

The famous Kodaga Samba rice was measured and distributed to big temples including Sankaran Kovil from here.

There are several small, beautiful pieces of wooden carvings including Shiva and Pravati, Narasimha, and others here.

A Yaali Pillar here produces two different tones 0ne resembling a conch being blown.

The Large Perumal idol here has Jatayu facing him instead of Garuda, who is in the side.

This is a small temple located near the Sindhu Poonthurai area of the Tamiraparani River.

There is a large and beautiful idol of Ilayankatha Sastha here.

This is an ancient temple with several inscriptions found all around the sanctum sanctorum walls.

This is a small temple located in a typical quaint little village surrounding.

The excellent carvings on the pillars of the Mandapams are world-renowned for their beauty and details.

This is one of the Pancha Bootha (5 Elements) Temples in the region representing Vaayu (Air).

This is one of the Pancha Bootha (5 Elements) Temples in the region representing Agni (Fire).

This is considered a miniature version of the Madurai Temple.

The exquisite carvings on the pillars and the gopuram here are extremely beautiful.

The main deity here is an amalgamation of Shiva and Parvati.

The Lord here appeared in the form of a mediator to end conflicts between the Chera, Chola, and Pandya regimes.

It is believed that the lord here stood by the side of Thirumangai Azhwar as he recited his last hymns of Mangalasasanam.

This is a beautiful west-facing temple situated on the banks of the Pachai River flowing from the western ghats.

The Lord here appeared in the form of a mediator to end conflicts between the Chera, Chola, and Pandya regimes.

It is believed that the lord here stood by the side of Thirumangai Azhwar as he recited his last hymns of Mangalasasanam.

Located on the seashore this temple has a beautiful freshwater theertham tank.

There are many beautiful carvings including those of Kaliya Nayanar, Sage Vyasa, Sage Valmiki, Rama, and Lakshmana.

The Nataraja idol here was created before the one in Chidambaram by the same sculptor.

Located on the seashore this temple has a beautiful freshwater theertham tank.

The water level in the well here is higher than the ground level of the surrounding outside areas.