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Hindu Places of Worship in Tamil Nadu - The Tamils are renowned as the greatest temple builders of all time. The temples in Tamil Nadu range from those built in the pre Christian era to the ones built in the twentieth century. These monuments are not only revered as the places of Hindu worship but have an artistic value attached to them. Tamil Nadu was ruled by different dynasties at different points of time in history. Therefore the temples in Tamil Nadu bear the unmistakable imprint of the particular era they were constructed in. The most ancient temples in Tamil Nadu were made of brick and mortar. Some of the famous temples in Tamil Nadu include Rameshwaram, Thanjavur, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Chidambaram and the Meenakshi Temple. Besides being venerated as worshipped shrines they also doubled as hospitals and venue for social get-togethers. The temples also promoted the major art forms that included music, dance, drama and handicrafts and helped them flourish. To know more about the individual temples in detail, click on the following links;
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