List of Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu

[2] Studded with complex architecture, variety of sculptures, and rich inscriptions, the temples remain the very essence of the culture and heritage of Tamil land,[3] with historical records dating back to at least 3,000 years.

[4] Many temples contain inscriptions which explain the democratic rule of Kings also which inspired the current voting system of India.

Parantaka Chola readily acceded to their demand and instituted the Kudavolai system (ballot) of democratically electing the village representatives.

[11][12] The temple is an active Hindu house of worship and follows the Tenkalai tradition of Sri Vaishnavism.

[citation needed] The Deity finds a mention in the great Sanskrit epic Ramayana and hence is dated around 800 to 400 BCE.

The temple finds mention in the Sangam literature[16] like the epic Silapadikaram (book 11, lines 35–40):[citation needed] and Akanaṉūṟu.

[18] People from all over the world visit the Temples of Tamil Nadu and it is the major Tourist attraction in India.

The 14th Century poet Arunagirinathar' has sung about this temple as Rathinakiri Vazh Murukane Ilaya Vaaramarar Perumaley, which means 'Murugan, the God of Devas resides in Rathinagiri' Kangeyam, Tiruppur district Tiruvallur [59] கரிகிருஷ்ணா பெருமாள் கோவில் பொன்னேரி.

Traditional Anjaneyar kovil, Ponneri Nine stone Ramanathapuram(dist) This navagaraha are believed to have built by Rama, an avatar of Vishnu.