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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tamil Nadu

Explore temples recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their outstanding historical, architectural and cultural significance. These monuments represent some of the finest achievements of South Indian temple architecture.

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Airavatesvara Temple

Airavatesvara Temple

📍 Darasuram, Thanjavur
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | UNESCO World Heritage Site

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Great Living Chola Temples, built by Rajaraja II in the 12th century and renowned for its exceptional Chola architecture,...

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Arulmigu Peruvudaiyar Temple

Arulmigu Peruvudaiyar Temple

📍 Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Ariyalur
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | UNESCO World Heritage Site

A historic Chola temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, forming part of the Great Living Chola Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage property recognized for its outstanding...

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Brihadeeswara Temple

Brihadeeswara Temple

📍 Thanjavur
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | UNESCO World Heritage Site

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Great Living Chola Temples, built by Rajaraja Chola I and renowned as a masterpiece of Chola architecture with its monumental...

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Shore Temple

Shore Temple

📍 Mamallapuram, Chengalpattu
🕒 5:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Heritage Monument
Listed In: UNESCO World Heritage Site

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an outstanding Pallava monument built in the early 8th century, renowned as one of the earliest structural temples of South India with...

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