Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to mythology, this place was known to be the monkey kingdom. It is also considered to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman.
Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu is famous for the Ramanathaswamy Temple and is a pilgrimage destination. According to Hindu Mythology, it was here where Lord Rama built a bridge to Lanka with the help of his army to rescue Sita from the clutches of Ravana.
Chitradurga Fort is linked with the epic Mahabharata. According to legend, Bhima defeated the demon Hidimb in a battle, with nearby rocks believed to have been used during the fight. The Hidimbeshwara Temple here, dedicated to the demon, houses a tooth of Hidimb, symbolising the victory of Bhima.
The Meenakshi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, an incarnation of Parvati and her consort, Lord Shiva, is steeped in mythology. The temple's legend tells about her battle with demons and marriage to Lord Shiva, symbolising the union of the divine feminine and masculine energies.
Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu is known for its rock cut temples. According to the legend, Pandava brothers visited Mahabalipuram during their exile. The Five Ratnas here are named after the Pandavas.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is believed to have emerged from a cow's ear in Gokarna, which gave the place its name. In Sanskrit 'Gokarka' translates to 'cow's ear'.
Nilambur in Kerala is also known as the 'Teak Town'. Legends of this forested location speak about the ancient tribes safeguarding this place because of its medicinal plants and sacred groves.
The Sabarimala Temple is centered around Lord Ayyappa, the deity of truth, and his battle with the demoness Mahishi. It symbolises the triumph of good over evil.
Talakadu in Karnataka is famous for the 'Curse of Talakad'. The curse revolves around Alamelamma, the wife of a Vijayanagara viceroy. According to the folklore, she cursed the town, causing it to be buried in sand.