5 Religious destinations to explore near Chennai

One of the four major metropolitan cities in India, Tamil Nadu is a major hub for education, commerce, and trade in South India. There are few places of worship nearby where you can enjoy a light-hearted time under the umbrella of the almighty’s blessings. Mentioned below are some of the famous religious destinations near Chennai. These days you can even find a Double decker train from Bangalore to Chennai.

A major metropolitan, the tourist attractions of Chennai is something you should definitely take a look at. There are few places nearby where you can give your year a great, blessed start. Take a look.

Tirumala - Located in Tirupati in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala is a famous religious destination in the southern part of the country. Also famous as Tirupati Balaji, the temple city is home to Sri Venkateswara temple, which attracts millions of devotees and tourists each year. Located in the serene valleys of Venkatachala hill(the source of temple’s name), this magnificent temple was constructed by the royals of the region in honor of Lord Vishnu. Apart from regular taxis, you can also take a double decker train from Bangalore to Chennai.

Palani - A small town in Tamil Nadu, Palani is famous for the Palani Murugan Temple constructed in honor of the Hindu God of war, Kartikeya. The temple town is one of the most visited places of pilgrimage in the southern region. Apart from the chief deity of the town, there are several other temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Goddesses Lakshmi and Durga. Palani is also situated in close proximity to tourists places like Kodaikanal,  and Thakkaum Thottam.

Tirunelveli - One of the major cities in the state of Tamil Nadu, Tirunelveli has great historical background with numerous monuments dotted all over the city. Amongst them, the Nellaiappar Temple attracts a large number of pilgrims of every year and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temples town is about 8-10 hours away from the capital city.

Tiruchirappalli - Also known as Tiruchi or Trichy, this ancient city is a famous tourist destination in Tamil Nadu. Trichy is another famous temple town, with a historical temple at every half a mile. Presenting exquisite sample of Dravidian architecture, these temples are the essential part of the folklore. The Erumbeeswarar Temple and Rockfort are some of the prominent temples to be visited. It takes about 5-6 hours to reach this temple city from Chennai.

Mahabalipuram - Located at about 60 km from Chennai, this ancient port town is known for its stone carved temples. The majority of the temples were built during the 7th and the 9th centuries, by the Pallavas and have been classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Planning a trip to these temples is sure to add strength and courage in your body and mind.

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