Best Places to Explore in Thiruvannamalai Thiruvannamalai formerly called as Trinomalee or Trinomali located 185 kms from Chennai is considered as one of the holiest cities in Tamilnadu. This ancient town has found itself named in several poems and literary works written by great poets like Manickavasagar, Sundarar, Sambandar and Appar. With its temples and religious centers, the city has turned into a tourism spot.
Sri Ramana Ashram: This holy city is synonym to Saint Ramana Maharishi! This ashram also called Sri Ramanasramam is where the famous philosopher Ramana Maharshi stayed from 1922 until his death. Spectacular towers built in Dravidian style, huge old trees, single stone statue of the philosopher are some peculiarities of the ashram that is known for attracting visitors from all over the world.
Arunachaleswara Temple: One of the most beautiful tourist attracted place in South India is Arunachaleswara Temple. Some of the specialty of the temple is its 9 lofty towers, 7 prakaras, carved sculptures and country’s highest gopuram (66 meter). On special days like Karthigai Deepam and Girivalam, this temple attracts millions of pilgrims.