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8. Temples of Tamil Nadu:
Tamil Nadu enjoys a rich cultural history dating back more than 4,000 years and this legacy is manifested through its myriad of temples and animated dance form and fine arts. The state alone comprises 34000 Hindu temples which are several centuries old. The Sri Meenakshi Temple situated in the temple city of Madurai is the largest temple in all of India. Its façade seen below is sculpted with colourful figurines of different gods. The temple is estimated to have 33,000 sculptures in all and is the only one of its kind where the goddess is held in higher esteem than the god.
9. Group of Monuments at Hampi:
The site of Hampi in the state of Karnataka is ablaze with ornately sculptured monuments that are the remnants of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1336 to 1565. The Group of Monuments at Hampi comprising over 1600 surviving remains of forts, temples, shrines, war structures, pillared halls and the likes is a pronouncement of the last great Hindu Kingdom in South India.