southtournpilgrim

Dindigul Fort and Temple in Heritage Tourism of Tamil Nadu The state of Tamil Nadu has gifted with several states of art monuments, temples, and archaeological and culturally significant sites. Apart from cultural and traditional diversity, the state poses a heterogeneous legacy of history. During British rule, the state capital “Madras” was a key spot for the government. The state has several pilgrimage centers like Madurai Menakshi Temple, Palani Andavar Temple, and Rameshwaram are few in many. These pilgrimage spots are consistently attracting a considerable number of visitors to the state. Here we are examining an old temple made over a thick rock by Madurai Nayak king who lived in the 17 th  century and later transformed into different forms under different regimes. History of the Fort and Temple The temple in the hilltop was believed to be built 800 years ago by the Vijayanagara Empire. They took control of the fort after successfully def...