Which famous temple is in the south?
There are many incredibly famous and important temples in South India. Some of the most renowned ones include:
- Tirumala Venkateswara Temple (Tirupati Balaji), Andhra Pradesh
- One of the most visited and wealthiest temples in the world, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (an incarnation of Vishnu).
- Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- A magnificent architectural marvel dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) and Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva).
- Brihadeeswarar Temple (Thanjavur Periya Kovil), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Chola architecture, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam, Tamil Nadu
- Often cited as the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world, dedicated to Lord Ranganatha (a reclining form of Vishnu).
- Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
- Dedicated to Lord Shiva and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, famous for its long, ornately carved corridors.
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Known for its immense wealth and unique blend of Kerala and Dravidian architecture, dedicated to Lord Padmanabha (Vishnu).
Since you asked for “which” famous temple, and there are multiple, the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati is often considered the most widely known and most visited across India.