Vishnu Temples in Tamil Nadu (Courtesy:The Hindu)

Srivilliputtur

•	Divine home of the Saint-Poetess (20031017)

Aaymur

•	Another abode of Lord Venkateswara (Lord Venkata Varadaraja temple in Aaymur, near Thirukkuvalai, in Nagapattinam district) (20021004)

Agaram

•	Sri Anjel Perumal temple (20050729) New

Akkur

•	As holy as Tirumala (Ambujavalli Nayikaa Samedha Lakshmi Narayana temple, 20 km from Kachipuram) (20020510)

Ananthakrishnapuram

•	Unsung but not forgotten (Lord Lakshminarayana in Ananthakrishnapuram village near Tirunelveli) (20021227)

Avaniyapuram

•	Five Lords of a hill temple (Located near Wandavasi in North Arcot district) (20040430)

Bikshandarkoil/Thirukandiyur

•	Temple for the Great Trinity (Bikshandarkoil and Thirukandiyur are two places where Siva, Vishnu and Brahma are seen near each other.) (20030321)

Chennai

•	Sri Lakshmi Balaji temple, Pallikaranai (20050701)
•	Sri Parthasarathy temple, Tiruvallikeni (20050211)
•	Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha Temple, Maraimalai Nagar (20050211)
•	The benign radiance of Gitacharyan (Sri Parthasarathy Swamy temple, Tiruvallikeni) (20040521)
•	Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Keelkattalai (20040521)
•	Where sage Brighu did penance (Sri Madhava Perumal Temple, Mylapore) (20040507)
•	Eighty years of majestic presence (Srinivasa Perumal temple, Mylaore) (20040423)
•	Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Mylapore (20030603)
•	Srinivasa Perumal temple, Purasawalkam (20030424)
•	Golden Satari for Udaiyavar (20030418)
•	Twin temples of Koyambedu (20030403)
•	Sowmya Damodara Perumal temple, Villivakkam (20030306)
•	Yoga Narasimha Temple, Velacherry (20030206)
•	Lord Varadaraja temple, Virugambakkam (20020520)

Chettipunnyam

•	Captivating deities at Chettipunnyam (Devanathaswami temple) (20020913)

Coimbatore

•	Sri Varada Anjaneya temple (20040730)

Devadanam

•	Sri Ranganatha temple in Devadanam village, Ponneri taluk, Tiruvallur (20040604)

Elanagar

•	In need of attention (Elanagar Perumal Koil -- 25 km from Kanchipuram in Uthiramerur taluk) (20041015)

Gunaseelam

•	Akin to Tirupati (Sri Prasanna Venkatachalapathy temple -- 15 km southeast of Musiri in Tiruchi dist.) (20040402)
•	For those in search of solace (Sri Prasanna Venkateswara temple) (20010706)

Kalyanapuram

•	Sri Srinivasa Perumal temple (20050610)

Kanchipuram

•	Kanchi temple in need of renovation (Devarajaswami Temple) (20040514)
•	The great Light of Thiruthannka (The Deepaprakasar temple, Thooppul) (20030815)
•	Reviving the glory of Pelapur temple (Lord Keerthinarayana) (20030627)
•	Triad of sacred spots (20030110)

Karappankadu

•	Birthplace of Vaishnavite saints (Karappankadu temple can be reached by travelling via the Mannargudi-Pattukkottai bus route) (20030530)

Krishnapuram

•	An interesting temple tale (Sri Jayaveera Abhayahastha Anjaneya temple near Kadayanallur) (20030103)

Kumbakonam

•	Sri Ramaswamy temple (20050128)

Kundrathur

•	Sri Thiru-Uraga perumal temple (20050325)

Kurumbur

•	Picture of neglect (Adi Narayana Temple at Kurumbur in Tuticorin district) (20021227)

Madurai

•	Festive time at the city of temples (Kallazhagar temple) (20000421)

Maduranthakam

•	Maduranthakam — unique and significant (Aeri Katha Ramar temple) (20020809)

Manimangalam

•	Ancient shrines near Sriperumbudur (Sri Rajagopala swamy) (20030509)

Mannarkoil

•	Sad state of a glorious shrine (A Vishnu temple near Ambasamudram) (20030418)

Mannarkovil

•	SRI Vedhanarayanar Rajagopalaswami Kulasekara Azhwar temple (2 km from Ambasamudram in Tirunelveli dist.) (20050311)

Mavattakkudi

•	Sri Venkatachalapathy temple in Tiruvarur district (20040514)

Melasevel

•	Sri Navaneethakrishnan temple (16 km from Tirunelveli to Ambasamudram road) (20050218)

Nachiyar Kovil

•	Where the Lord came seeking His bride (20050408)

Nagapattinam

•	In all His enchanting grace (Soundaryaraja Perumal Temple) (20030912)

Nallattoor

•	The Saviour as an endearing child (Sri Anjaneya temple near Tiruttani) (20021011)

Namakkal

•	Rock-cut shrines of Namakkal (20021101)

Naranammalpuram

•	Srinivasa temple renovated (Lord Srinivasa situated five km east of Tirunelveli) (20030613)

Narasingapuram

•	Narasimha temple in ruins (Lakshmi Narasimha Perumal shrine near Arakkonam on the Chennai-Tandalam-Perambakkam Road) (20030509)

Nedungunam

•	Stands for Rama's noble qualities (situated 24 km from Arani in North Arcot district) (20040402)

Nemili

•	Many a tale behind the Lord's posture (Veetrirunda Perumal Temple) (20030926)

Nimishachalam

•	Eternal Bliss in a minute (Lord Santhana Venugopala near Sholinghur) (20031010)

Oothukkadu

•	Dancing on serpent hood (about 7 km from Thirukarugavoor -- in Papanasam taluk) (20040903)

Padur

•	Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal: Destroyer of sorrows (near Ulundurpet) (20031003)

Pappanchavadi

•	Hanuman's special avatar as Annihilator (Lord Panchamukha Anjaneya near Pondicherry) (20030307)

Parikkal

•	Fearsome and loveable (Lord Narasimha near Villupuram) (20030808)

Pazhaiya Seevaram

•	Holy sangamam in the South (Lord Narasimha atop a small hillock, about 15 km east of Kanchipuram) (20020712)

Pazhaverkadu

•	Sri Adi Narayana Perumal temple (20041231)

Perumbakkam

•	Temple on land with unique distinction (Sri Venkata Varadaraja Perumal temple, near Villupuram) (20040409)

Pudunilai Vayal

•	Sri Rajagopalaswami Temple (About 2 km. from Kizhnilaikottai in Pudukottai District) (20040423)

Pullabhuthangudi

•	Glorifying the chivalry of Jatayu (Lord Valvii Rama temple near Kumbakonam) (20031017)

Punnainallur

•	Enchanting images of Sri Rama (Sri Pattabirama near Thanjavur) (20030418)

Sathyamangalam

•	Sri Venugopalaswamy temple (20050729) New

Sholingur

•	Great preceptor of Sholingur (Lord Lakshmi Narasimha) (20020927)
•	Twin temples that draw devotees (20001208)

Singaperumalkoil

•	Brahmotsavam at Singaperumalkoil (20030606)
•	For the sake of a child-devotee (Padaladri Narasimha Perumal temple) (20020510)

Singrikoil

•	Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple (about 25 kilometres from Vellore) (20041105)

Srirangam

•	Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, Srirangam (20030825)

Thailavaram

•	Sri Kalyana Anjaneya temple (20050107)

Thatakanthapuram

•	Linked to the Ramayana (Sri Varadaraja Perumal temple near Nannilam) (20030905)

Therazhundhur

•	King with a flying chariot (Sri Amaruviappan with His Consort -- 21 km from Mayiladuthurai) (20041022)

Thiruaheendrapuram

•	Gorgeous outfit for deity (Sri Devanatha Swamy -- situated 3 km west of Cuddalore) (20040924)

Thiruayarpadi

•	Sri Karikrishna Perumal temple (three km from Ponneri) (20040903)

Thirucherai

•	Praised by Azhwar and Nayanmar (Lord Saranathan temple, 15 km from Kumbakonam) (20030829)

Thiruchirupuliyur

•	Saranagatha Rakshaka Perumal temple (Situated 16 km south of Mayiladuthurai) (20041126)

Thirukurungudi

•	Hailed by the Azhwars (20040827)

Thiruvallur

•	Crowning glory for the Tiruvallur deity (Lord Veeraraghava) (20020405)

Thiruvellarai

•	Thiruvellarai — land of the white boar (20050325)

Tirumeyyam

•	Temples that reverberate with history (Pallikonda Perumal) (20021004)

Tirumukkudal

•	Sri Venkatesa Perumal temple (in Kanchipuram dist.) (20050204)

Uthiramerur

•	Democracy of a high standard — ancient example (Sri Sundaravaradaraja Perumal temple) (20031010)

Varagunamangai

•	The Lord lays stress on Supreme Devotion (Lord Vijayasanar two km east of Srivaikuntam in Tuticorin district) (20031010)

Vatarangam

•	Vatarangam, seat of Hari and Haran (Lord Ranganatha and Goddess Ranganayaki shrine near Sirkazhi) (20030418)

Yanaimalai

•	The cave temple at Yanaimalai (Yoga Narasimha Perumal temple, eight km from Madurai, on the road to Melur) (20030822)

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• Restoration work in full throttle {2008/01/11)
• Testimony to a rich past {2007/10/19)
• Themes aesthetically laid out {2007/10/12)
• 100. and not out {2007/09/07)
• Contributions invited {2007/08/31)
• The Lord&.8217;s natural crown {2007/07/20)
• The prayer for all {2007/07/20)
• Of rituals and tradition {2007/07/13)
• The scene and the unseen {2007/06/29)
• Chola temple with a Pallava surprise {2007/06/22)
• Cave temple of ancient origin {2007/06/15)
• Patron saint of lost articles {2007/06/08)
• Wrath of a woman wronged {2007/06/01)
• Touched by Pandya generosity {2007/05/18)
• Witness of courage and conquest {2007/05/04)
• Of Nayak vintage {2007/04/27)
• Keeping tradition alive {2007/04/20)
• A new high in the Valley {2007/04/20)
• Centre of socio-cultural activities {2007/04/20)
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• A landmark of renown {2007/02/16)
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• A socio-political institution {2006/10/27)
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• Beyond the controversy {2006/09/29)
• A place dear to Swami Vivekananda {2006/08/04)
• Revival of a tradition {2006/07/28)
• Grandeur amidst ruins {2006/07/14)
• A place in history {2006/06/30)
• From the pages of yore {2006/05/05)
• In tune with the spirit of Hinduism {2006/04/07)
• Banking on past glory {2006/03/17)
• Statue stories {2006/01/20)
• Tale of a theatre {2005/12/02)
• Preserving Kalpathy {2005/11/25)
• Harmony in architecture {2005/11/04)
• A royal landmark {2005/09/30)
• The Chettinad splendour {2005/09/23)
• A royal tradition {2005/09/09)
• Tribute to the sage in granite {2005/09/02)
• Footprints of the Company {2005/08/26)
• Centre of learning {2005/08/19)
• Preserving Vedic heritage {2005/08/19)
• Cave where sage Vyasadeva lived {2005/08/19)
• Pazhani Andavar's footprints are here {2005/08/19)
• Fascinating European collection {2005/08/12)
• Architectural grandeur {2005/08/12)
• New sanctum for the Lord {2005/08/05)
• The colourful world of the Nayaks {2005/08/05)
• The Tipu factor {2005/07/29)
• From fortune-telling to health tips {2005/07/29)
• Dasavatara connection {2005/07/29)
• A rendezvous for cultural activities {2005/07/22)
• Sample of Rajasthan architecture {2005/07/22)
• The great sweep of Tamil {2005/07/22)
• Royal connection {2005/07/15)
• Leaves from the past {2005/07/15)
• Sculptural marvel {2005/07/15)
• Modern craft {2005/07/15)
• Sound of history {2005/07/08)
• Swept off its feet. literally {2005/07/08)
• Shaped like an elephant {2005/07/08)
• Sculptures steal the show here {2005/07/01)
• Art in social context {2005/06/24)
• Offering pepper for grace {2005/06/24)
• Hill temple a la Tiruttani {2005/06/17)
• Confluence of cultures {2005/06/10)
• Kaleeswarar temple wears new look {2005/06/10)
• Harmony in divinity {2005/06/10)
• The temples of Manali {2005/06/03)
• Rich in history and architecture {2005/05/27)
• The leaning temple of Huma {2005/05/13)
• In memory of Sakthan Thampuran {2005/04/22)
• Time stands still {2005/04/15)
• Where Bhima killed Keechaka {2005/04/15)
• Needs financial help {2005/04/01)
• Thiruvellarai &.151; land of the white boar {2005/03/25)
• Ancient murals brought back to life {2005/03/25)
• Dilapidated state {2005/03/11)
• In memory of Tiruvalluvar {2005/03/11)
• Panchalinga kshetra of Garden City {2005/03/11)
• Preserving a unique tradition {2005/03/04)
• Grace of Meenakshi {2005/02/25)
• Kathanar's Kadamattam {2005/02/18)
• Fine sample of Nagarathar architecture {2005/02/18)
• An architectural heritage {2005/02/11)
• A veritable banyan {2005/02/11)
• In the glittering grandeur of mirrors {2005/02/11)
• In typical Pallava style {2005/02/04)
• An architectural marvel at Keluvathur {2005/02/04)
• Some sand. some colour. some castles {2005/01/28)
• In memory of Tiruvalluvar {2005/01/28)
• Images of stunning beauty {2005/01/28)
• The special charm of Palani {2005/01/21)
• A rare phenomenon {2005/01/07)
• Festival unique to Margazhi {2005/01/07)
• Temple on the verge of collapse {2004/12/31)
• Siva temple built by Thondaiman {2004/12/31)
• The glory of Margazhi {2004/12/24)
• Waiting to shower immense grace {2004/12/24)
• He communicated through silence {2004/12/24)
• Salvation for the sages {2004/12/24)
• Where Yama has no jurisdiction {2004/12/17)
• Benevolent in the form of a child {2004/12/17)
• Temple in need of renovation {2004/12/17)
• Unique sculpture {2004/12/17)
• Goddess who grants boons instantly {2004/12/17)
• New abode for Lord Dhanvantri {2004/12/03)
• Shrine for Kadambar {2004/12/03)
• Example of refined temple architecture {2004/11/26)
• Where Adisesha was granted refuge {2004/11/26)
• Ancient temple in need of repair {2004/11/05)
• Time for renovation {2004/10/15)
• In need of attention {2004/10/15)
• Gorgeous outfit for deity {2004/09/24)
• Teacher. composer and philosopher {2004/09/24)
• Seated over a pond of poison {2004/09/17)
• A wedge of the past {2004/07/16)
• Sastha plays midwife {2004/06/25)
• The Lord waits on the riverbank {2004/06/25)
• Temples under renovation {2004/06/11)
• In memory of Bhaskaracharya {2004/06/11)
• In precincts serene and green {2004/06/04)
• Glistening spires of Palitana temples {2004/06/04)
• Similar to Srirangam in many ways {2004/06/04)
• A dream that led to Devadanam {2004/06/04)
• Samprokshanam of Venkatachalapathy temple {2004/05/14)
• Kanchi temple in need of renovation {2004/05/14)
• Where sage Brighu did penance {2004/05/07)
• Ready for consecration {2004/04/16)
• Symbol of devotion to Sri Rama {2004/03/26)
• The glory of Tirukkachur {2004/03/12)
• Where legend adds lustre {2004/03/12)
• Kumbabhishekam {2004/02/06)
• Consecration {2004/02/06)
• Sakthi in massive form {2004/01/30)
• The Supreme Light Divine {2004/01/30)
• Tribute to the saint composer {2004/01/02)
• Carving a colossal image {2004/01/02)
• Laksharchanai {2004/01/02)
• Planet none can afford to ignore {2004/01/02)
• Shrine for the Lord who heals {2004/01/02)
• Linked by legend {2004/01/02)
• Rare phenomenon {2003/11/28)
• Samprokshanam at Kanchi {2003/11/21)
• Consecration of Nanganallur temple {2003/11/21)
• A temple craves for attention {2003/11/21)
• Temple where troubles melt like butter {2003/10/31)
• Dedicated to Sri Rama {2003/10/31)
• Divine home of the Saint-Poetess {2003/10/17)
• Glorifying the chivalry of Jatayu {2003/10/17)
• Gold kavacham for the Lord {2003/10/10)
• Of sculptures. trees and snakes {2003/10/10)
• The auspicious tamboolam {2003/10/10)
• Ancient Chola temple at Madambakkam {2003/09/26)
• Simhachalam temple &.151; magnificent architecture and sculpture {2003/09/19)
• Ancient shrine under repair {2003/09/12)
• Cluster of temples in dilapidated state {2003/08/29)
• Magnificent samples of Buddhist architecture {2003/08/29)
• Muktinath &.151; an awesome pilgrim spot {2003/08/22)
• Abode for Siva languishes {2003/08/01)
• Kumbabhishekam performed {2003/07/18)
• Gurupeyarchi at Alangudi {2003/07/18)
• Shrine for Bruhaspati {2003/07/18)
• Consecration of an ancient temple {2003/06/06)
• Brahmotsavam at Singaperumalkoil {2003/06/06)
• Kumbabhishekam {2003/06/06)
• For Sholingur pilgrims {2003/06/06)
• Renovation completed {2003/05/30)
• Marvellous carvings on temple car {2003/05/30)
• Panchamuka Anjaneya idol to be installed {2003/05/30)
• Symbol of amity and co-existence {2003/05/30)
• His mission is to spread spiritualism {2003/05/30)
• Birthplace of Vaishnavite saints {2003/05/30)
• The cave shrine of Uttaranchal {2003/05/23)
• The Sage of Arunachala {2003/05/09)
• Supreme skill of Chola sculptors {2003/05/09)
• Place sanctified by Siddhars {2003/05/09)
• Kali Mandir of Kolkata {2003/05/09)
• Auroville... a deeper experience {2003/05/09)
• Ancient shrines near Sriperumbudur {2003/05/09)
• Narasimha temple in ruins {2003/05/09)
• Shrine for Chitragupta {2003/04/18)
• Golden Satari for Udaiyavar {2003/04/18)
• Enchanting images of Sri Rama {2003/04/18)
• Work on at temple complex {2003/04/18)
• Vatarangam. seat of Hari and Haran {2003/04/18)
• Sad state of a glorious shrine {2003/04/18)
• Outstanding for its architecture {2003/04/18)
• Seven Words on the Cross {2003/04/18)
• A dream wedding enacted {2003/03/28)
• Divine symbol {2003/03/28)
• Mandalabishekam {2003/03/28)
• Hanuman's special avatar as Annihilator {2003/03/07)
• Sri Ramanuja shrine at Tirumala gets a facelift {2003/02/28)
• ASI restores 400-year old paintings {2003/02/28)
• Deities in rare forms {2003/02/28)
• A time to fast with faith {2003/02/28)
• Renovation {2003/02/28)
• The power of absolute faith {2003/02/21)
• Exquisite temples aplenty {2003/02/14)
• Impressive shrine for the Elephant God {2003/02/14)
• Thirumangalya Utsavam {2003/01/31)
• Brahmotsavam {2003/01/31)
• Tyagaraja aradhana {2003/01/31)
• Ancient temple gets a face-lift {2003/01/31)
• Temple priest felicitated {2003/01/31)
• Kumbabhishekam {2003/01/31)
• Bestowing plenty and prosperity {2003/01/17)
• Saivite temples of Sri Lanka {2003/01/10)
• Free Veda classes {2003/01/10)
• A treasure trove tucked away {2003/01/10)
• Informative and interesting sessions {2003/01/10)
• Triad of sacred spots {2003/01/10)
• Philosopher and saint in the true sense {2003/01/03)
• Diamond jubilee celebrations {2003/01/03)
• For a cause {2003/01/03)
• Hanumath Jayanthi {2003/01/03)
• An interesting temple tale {2003/01/03)
• A picture of neglect {2002/12/27)
• New temple for Panchamukha Anjaneya {2002/12/27)
• Unsung but not forgotten {2002/12/27)
• Glorious synthesis of temple styles {2002/12/27)
• The Lord atop Serpent Hill {2002/12/06)
• Icon of devotion {2002/12/06)
• Temple for Kethu dedicated to Siva at Mannar {2002/12/06)
• The Protector at Rudrankoil {2002/11/22)
• Pining for the Lord {2002/11/22)
• Handsome and prosperous {2002/11/08)
• A pilgrim's paradise {2002/10/25)
• Strewn sculptures tell a tale {2002/10/25)
• Shrines that Nammazhwar glorified {2002/10/25)
• Sanctity bestowed by the devotee {2002/10/25)
• Manthralayam for that healing touch {2002/10/18)
• Special trips to Tirumala {2002/10/11)
• The Saviour as an endearing child {2002/10/11)
• Another abode of Lord Venkateswara {2002/10/04)
• Temples that reverberate with history {2002/10/04)
• Pavitrotsavam {2002/09/20)
• Lord Incomparable {2002/09/20)
• Avatara Utsavam {2002/09/13)
• On a Vedic quest {2002/09/13)
• Captivating deities at Chettipunnyam {2002/09/13)
• A symbol of cultural synthesis {2002/08/30)
• On the banks of the Amaravathi {2002/08/23)
• Maduranthakam &.151; unique and significant {2002/08/09)
• What Jeers stand for {2002/08/09)
• Temple for all {2002/08/02)
• Splendour of shrines long forgotten {2002/08/02)
• Ramayana in Therukoothu {2002/08/02)
• The Lord in unique company {2002/08/02)
• Eagles enhance the sanctity {2002/08/02)
• Spiritual discourse {2002/07/19)
• Holy sangamam in the South {2002/07/12)
• New temple for Raghavendra {2002/06/28)
• Gurupeyarchi {2002/06/28)
• Fire that stokes up faith {2002/06/21)
• Awesome sight {2002/06/21)
• Holy constellation abroad {2002/06/14)
• Bhagavati in ethereal surroundings {2002/06/14)
• A great incarnation {2002/06/07)
• As holy as Tirumala {2002/05/10)
• For the sake of a child-devotee {2002/05/10)
• The Lord aloft a glittering mount {2002/05/10)
• Preceptor who practised compassion {2002/05/10)
• A temple steeped in legend {2002/05/10)
• Ordeals of a saint {2002/04/12)
• With high objectives in mind {2002/04/12)
• Marked by exclusive carvings {2002/04/12)
• Tenacity of an ardent devotee {2002/04/05)
• Crowning glory for the Tiruvallur deity {2002/04/05)
• Samprokshanam {2002/04/05)
• Spruced up for Samprokshanam {2002/03/22)
• Service with a professional touch {2002/03/15)
• Lapping up Indian literature {2002/03/08)
• The Butterfly and the Banyan {2002/03/08)
• The silent revolution {2001/11/23)
• Seer. sage and savant {2001/11/16)
• Where rare deities are housed {2001/11/09)