The ancient temples at Madurai, Rameshwaram, Sabarimala and Tirupati are sacred to Hindus all over the globe. For centuries believers in the faith have traversed the arduous journey on foot to reach the places where the Gods dwell. Here, on the pilgrimage to the temples of South India, sins are absolved and peace of mind is regained. For the atheists in us, it offers a chance to explore other possibilities beyond life and mortality.

Besides their religious significance, some of these temples are heritage sites renowned all over the world for their architectural accomplishments. You can easily reach the temples in South India by air, road and train. There is adequate accommodation available around the temple complexes. The food with the distinctive taste of southern spices and coconut oil are delicious in their simplicity.

Best visited in times of festivals where elaborate dance and musical performances accompanied by ritualized prayer services and offerings to the deities, travel to pilgrimage sites of South India can be a rewarding and an exalting experience.