#Temples
5 articles tagged “Temples”.
The Great Tamil Temples: Architecture Explained in Simple Words
Why do Tamil temples have giant gateway towers? What makes the Thanjavur Big Temple a UNESCO World Heritage Site? A simple guide to gopurams, vimanas, mandapams and the genius of Tamil temple builders.
Karthigai Deepam: Tamil Nadu’s Own Festival of Lights
Rows of clay lamps on every doorstep and a giant flame on the hill at Tiruvannamalai. The story, rituals and meaning of Karthigai Deepam, one of the oldest festivals of the Tamil people.
The Sabarimala Pilgrimage: What the 41-Day Vratham Teaches Us
Black dress, bare feet, simple food and “Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa” — the Sabarimala season begins. A respectful look at the mandala vratham, the irumudi and the eighteen holy steps, and the discipline they build.
Rameswaram and the New Pamban Bridge: A Family Travel Guide
Trains are crossing the sea to Rameswaram again on India’s first vertical-lift railway sea bridge, opened in April 2025. A simple guide to the island — the temple, Dhanushkodi, the Kalam memorial and the bridges.
Madurai in Two Days: Temple, Palace, Museum and Jigarthanda
One of the oldest living cities in India, Madurai is best seen slowly. A simple two-day plan covering the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, the Gandhi Memorial Museum and the city’s famous food.