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Attractions in Tamil Nadu

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Tamil Nadu, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

143 places

SightMatrimandir

Sarangapani Temple

SightSarangapani Temple

a yellow and white building with trees in front of it

TempleArulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam

LandmarkFive Rathas (Pancha Rathas)

a view of a mountain range from the top of a hill

SightKurinji Andavar Temple

Kalakshetra Foundation

SightKalakshetra Foundation

Notre Dame des Anges Church

ChurchNotre Dame des Anges Church

SightSittannavasal

A statue of Krishna and Arjuna on a golden chariot pulled by horses

SightPudhu Mandapam

St. Mary's Cathedral Shrine

ChurchSt. Mary's Cathedral Shrine

Nageshwara Temple

SightNageshwara Temple

SightDoddabetta Peak

aerial view of buildings

SightArunachala

Madras High Court

SightMadras High Court

Rose garden

SightRose garden

Madurai Government Museum

MuseumGovt. Museum Madurai

SightJain Temple

A colorful Hindu temple tower beneath a starry night sky with orange light

MuseumDakshinaChitra Heritage Museum

Varaha Cave

Historic siteVaraha Cave

Arjuna’s Penance

Historic siteDescent of the Ganga River and Arjuna's Penance

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

SightVedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

A colorful Hindu temple tower beneath a starry night sky with orange light

SightNataraja Temple

A colorful Hindu temple tower beneath a starry night sky with orange light

SightBrihadishwara Temple

a group of statues on a wall near a body of water

TempleMahabalipuram Shore Temple

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