This is one among the many important and beautiful Ganesh Temples in the country. It is believed that if one offers Arugampul Malai, which is a type of grass that is desired by Lord Ganesh and offers prayers here, his or her wishes will come true.

This temple is located near Chennai. The Main deity here is Lord Rama. Lord Hanuman or Anjaneyar is in a standing posture facing North. Whole coconuts without the outer layer being peeled off are tied together as a garland and offered here.

Considered as Tirupathi of the south, this temple is over 300 years old. It is believed that the main deity of this temple was found buried in the soil, where the temple stands today. The speciality of this temple is the Garuda at the corner, south east corner to be more specific (Esaniya Garudan) of the temple. Coconuts are broken at this Garuda Sannathi (Sathur Tenkai) in order to fulfill wishes.

One of the powerful temples of Amman. Built several hundred years ago it is believed that if one worships this Amman, his or her virtuous wishes will be fulfilled.

The Balaji temple in the small town of Tiruthiraipoondi houses a special sannithi of Vairakiya Anjaneyar. It is believed that this Anjaneyar here has the power to solve the problems of all devotees. Whole coconuts without the outer layer being peeled off are tied together as a garland and offered here.

This is one of the oldest temples and it is believed that Lord Rama himself worshipped the Shiva Lingam here. It is believed that if one bathes in all the twenty two thirthams here all his wishes will come true. It is also believed that if one bathes in the sea here on Amavasya day, he will be relieved of all his sins committed in his previous birth (Purva Janma Pavam) .

This is one of the biggest and oldest Shiva temples in India. It is believed that one can get the blessings of this Lord just by thinking of him from any part of the world.(Ninaithale Mukthi). This temple is situated at the base of a hillock and people throng in thousands on Pournami (Full Moon) Day to walk around the hill. There are several Shiva Lingams and Sitthar Samathis around the hill and it is believed that if one walks around the hill one can get the whole hearted blessings of the Almighty.

This temple houses a very powerful Anjaneyar who stands about 32 feet tall. A speciality of this temple is a Ghee lamp that is always lit. It is believed that if one worships the Lord here all righteous wishes will be fulfilled.