Murudeshwar Temple KarnatakaThe Murudeshwar Shiva Temple, built in the 16th century, is the world's tallest temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva in his avatar Sri Mridesa Linga. Despite being renovated and expanded by various dynasties, it stands at 249 ft.
Ranganathaswamy Temple Tamil NaduRanganathaswamy Temple Srirangam, dedicated to Vishnu in his avatar, is the holiest of the 'Ranganatha kshetrams'. Built under Chola ruler Dharamvarma, it was rebuilt after flooding due to the Kaveri River.
Annamalaiyar Temple TiruvannamalaiThe Annamalaiyar Temple Thiruvannamalai, located at the foot of the Arunachala hills, is a 216.5 ft. temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, built by Chola rulers in the 9th century. It underwent renovation and expansion under the Sangama, Saluva, and Tuluva Dynasties.
Srivilliputhur Andal Temple Tamil NaduThe Srivilliputhur Andal Temple, built by Tribuvana Chakravarthy Konerinmai Kondan Kulasekaran, is a 193.5 ft marvel of Dravidian architecture featuring effigies of Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi.
Ulagalantha Perumal Temple ThirukovilurThe Srivilliputhur Andal Temple, built by Tribuvana Chakravarthy Konerinmai Kondan Kulasekaran, is a 193.5 ft marvel of Dravidian architecture featuring effigies of Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi.
Ekambareswarar Temple KanchipuramThe Ekambareswarar temple Kanchi, built by Pallava dynasty rulers, was rebuilt by Chola leaders and sanctioned by Krishnadevarya of the Vijayanagara empire. Contributed by Madras merchant Vallal Pachaiyappa Mudaliar, it worships Shiva and Parvati.