Pillars | Ranganathaswamy Temple

The majestic pillars of the Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple, in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. Considered to be one of the largest temples in the world, it is built on an island of the river Kaveri, the island itself being referred to as Srirangam. Apart from the Gopurams, these symmetrically lined pillars are a distinct feature of the temples in South India, specifically those in Tamil Nadu.

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🚆	Srirangam (SRGM) 1kms | Tiruchchirapali (TPJ) 11kms
✈️	Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) 16kms

Halebidu – The Temple that Narrates Epics

The Hoysaleshwara temple in Halebidu is a classic example of the Hoysala architecture.
It is one of the grandest temples in South India, and a must visit place, located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. 
The walls of the temple have engravings on them which depict the entire stories of Indian epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. 

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🚆	Chikkamagaluru (CMGR) 38kms | Arsikere Junction (ASK) 45kms
✈️	Mangalore International Airport (IXE) 185kms