Important South Indian Temples
o Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, Kancheepuram: (Pallava) Temple is believed to have been built by the Pallava king Nandivarman II (720-96 CE), constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture.
o Meenakshi Temple, Madurai: (Pandya)The complex houses 14 gateway towers called gopurams, ranging from 45-50m in height, the tallest being the southern tower, 51.9 metres (170 ft) high, and two golden sculptured vimana, the shrine over sanctum of the main deities. The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500 year old city of Madurai.
o Durga Temple, Aihole: (Chalukya) The plan of the temple is oblong and apsidal. It means that the corridor with pillars between the porch and the heart of the shrine encompasses the heart of shrine and allows to run the parikrama (circumambulation ritual). This apse gives outward through openings between the pillars.
o Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur: (Chola) The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Great Living Chola Temples". This is the largest temple in India. The temple stands amidst fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The vimana or (temple tower) is 216 ft (66 m) high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. The kalash on vimana (sikhar) of the temple weighs around 80 tons.
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