Vaishnavite Temples – Thiruvannamalai District

This temple is connected with the legend of Lord Vishnu coming to protect Gajendra.

The unique feature here are the goddess is also with a Lion face and the Pancha Narasimhas.

This is a small temple which has been renovated in recent times.

The Main deity here is 6 feet tall with his consorts on either side.

This is an ancient temple which has been renovated beautifully in recent times.

This is an ancient temple which has been beautifully renovated recently

This is an ancient temple which has been renovated recently.

A tall and beautiful stone Dwajasthambam with Garuda, Anjaneya, Disc and Conch on the four sides is seen in front.

This is a beautiful hill temple surrounded by fields and trees.

This is a small east facing temple with a single Prakaram.

Beautiful sculptures and carvings are seen on the walls and pillars in this wonderful temple.

The goddess shrine and Chakrathazhwar are on either side of the large main Sanctum Sanctorum.

This is a small east facing temple with a single Prakaram.

Beautiful sculptures and carvings are seen on the walls and pillars in this wonderful temple.

The goddess shrine and Chakrathazhwar are on either side of the large main Sanctum Sanctorum.

This is a small east facing temple with a single Prakaram.

This ancient temple was under renovation and construction at the time of our visit.

This is a small east-facing temple with a 3 tiered Rajagopuram at the entrance.

This is one of the major temples in the district and one of the three Yoga Ramar temples in the area.

This is one of the three Yoga Ramar temples in the area.

This is one of the three Yoga Ramar temples in the region.

The stone inscriptions found here indicate the antiquity of this small temple.

This is part of the twin temples for Shiva and Vishnu situated on a large campus.

The lord here in his Matsya Avatar form is an amazing 7 feet tall.

The carvings found here confirm the antiquity of this small temple.

This temple has been the center of Vedic learning and religious activities in the region.

Lord Brahma is believed to have performed penance to Lord Vishnu here.

The Garuda here with his Naga Abharanam is considered special.

This small temple has been renovated and well maintained in recent times.

This is a nearly lost ancient and large temple that has been revived in recent times.

This old and small temple requires urgent attention to bring it back to its glory.

There are some splendid carvings on the pillars of this small and beautiful temple.

This is a beautiful temple set in an ancient and wonderful Agraharam.