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The Tamil Temple Directory
474 temples of the great South Indian pilgrim traditions, each with its deity, location, map and travel links — the 108 Divya Desams of the Alvars, the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams of the Nayanmars, the Navagraha planetary circuit, Murugan’s six abodes, and Chennai’s own shrines.
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108 Divya Desams
The 108 Vishnu shrines of the Alvar saints — from Srirangam to Tirupati.
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Paadal Petra Sthalams
275 Shiva temples sung in the Tevaram — the great Kaveri-delta pilgrimage.
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Navagraha Temples
Nine planetary shrines around Kumbakonam — the classic 2–3 day circuit.
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Arupadai Veedu
The six abodes of Murugan — hills and shores of Tamil devotion.
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Chennai Temples
The city’s own temples — Mylapore, Triplicane, Tiruvottiyur and more.
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Planning a pilgrimage from abroad? Fly into Chennai (MAA), base yourself via our hotel picks, check the panchangam for auspicious days, and browse guided temple tours if you’d rather not self-drive.