write important features of Temple related to South India with their picture.
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When it comes to south India temples, the state of Tamil Nadu dominates with its many ancient, towering Dravidian masterpieces, many of brightly painted sculptures on their gopuram (towers). These temples, which display some of India's greatest temple architecture, are the backbone of Tamil culture. Here's where to find the most magnificent south India temples. Many of these places have more than just the one temple, so do look around.
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Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Madurai, Meenakshi Temple
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Ancient Madurai in Tamil Nadu is home to the most impressive and important temple in south India -- the Meenakshi Temple. If you only see one south Indian temple, this temple should be it. The temple complex covers 15 acres, and has 4,500 pillars and 12 towers -- it's massive! Most astonishing of all is its many sculptures. The 12-day Chithirai Festival, featuring a reenacted celestial wedding of the temple's god and goddess, is held in Madurai during April each year.
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Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu
Brihadeshwara Temple (Brihadisvara Temple) complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, India, Asia
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Thanjavur emerged as the stronghold of Tamil culture in the eleventh century, with Chola King Raja Raja I at the helm. The Cholas built more than 70 temples in Thanjavur, with the most outstanding one being the Brihadeswara Temple (known as the Big Temple). Its importance is acknowledged by the fact that it's now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The temple, which turned 1,000 years old in 2010, is a symbol of the unrivaled power and might of the Cholas. It's also one of the oldest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in India. Constructed solely out of stone, its dome rises to over 60 meters, and the passage around the sanctum is adorned with Chola frescoes.
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Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Mayuranathaswamy temple built in 8th century, Mayiladuthurai Mayuram situated banks river Cauvery Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
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The town of Kumbakonam, located just over an hour northeast of Tanjore, has 18 temples! It's a fabulous place for temple hopping. If you only have time to see a few, Sarangapani Temple (dedicated to Lord Vishnu) is the most impressive, with a shrine in the form of a horse-drawn chariot. However, just west of Kumbakonam you'll find the 12th-century Airatesvara Temple. This Great Living Chola Temple is renowned for its temple art, particularly the exquisite stone carvings. It's smaller than the Tanjore Big Temple, and Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple (another Chola Shiva temple worth visiting nearby), but the detail is much more intricate
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Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Madurai, Meenakshi Temple
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Ancient Madurai in Tamil Nadu is home to the most impressive and important temple in south India -- the Meenakshi Temple. If you only see one south Indian temple, this temple should be it. The temple complex covers 15 acres, and has 4,500 pillars and 12 towers -- it's massive! Most astonishing of all is its many sculptures. The 12-day Chithirai Festival, featuring a reenacted celestial wedding of the temple's god and goddess, is held in Madurai during April each year.
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Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu
Brihadeshwara Temple (Brihadisvara Temple) complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, India, Asia
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Thanjavur emerged as the stronghold of Tamil culture in the eleventh century, with Chola King Raja Raja I at the helm. The Cholas built more than 70 temples in Thanjavur, with the most outstanding one being the Brihadeswara Temple (known as the Big Temple). Its importance is acknowledged by the fact that it's now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The temple, which turned 1,000 years old in 2010, is a symbol of the unrivaled power and might of the Cholas. It's also one of the oldest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in India. Constructed solely out of stone, its dome rises to over 60 meters, and the passage around the sanctum is adorned with Chola frescoes.
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Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Mayuranathaswamy temple built in 8th century, Mayiladuthurai Mayuram situated banks river Cauvery Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
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The town of Kumbakonam, located just over an hour northeast of Tanjore, has 18 temples! It's a fabulous place for temple hopping. If you only have time to see a few, Sarangapani Temple (dedicated to Lord Vishnu) is the most impressive, with a shrine in the form of a horse-drawn chariot. However, just west of Kumbakonam you'll find the 12th-century Airatesvara Temple. This Great Living Chola Temple is renowned for its temple art, particularly the exquisite stone carvings. It's smaller than the Tanjore Big Temple, and Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple (another Chola Shiva temple worth visiting nearby), but the detail is much more intricate
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