Indian temples that you should absolutely visit once

​India is home to a number of wonders, an amalgamation of religions, diversity, culture, cuisines, traditions and so much more. While we take you on a journey across the country, we have handpicked Hindu temples in India that are a must-visit. These places are surreal; if you are a non-believer or an atheist, these temples should still be on your bucket list for the sheer grandeur, legends and reverence they enjoy.

Odisha's Jagannath Temple is an iconic one, and also sees the world-famous rath yatra. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna and sees devotees and those curious from all over the world. It is also home to one of the mega kitchens in the world.

This is a group of temples in Uttarkhand's Kumaon region. The temples are in the middle of dense pines and visiting these ancient temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is nothing less than surreal.

Kamakhya Temple is in the state of Assam and is one of the most revered Hindu temples in the country. It is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya and is famous as the centre of those seeking excellence in siddhis.

Read more: Guide to Kamakhya Temple

Kedarnath Temple is set in the high Himalayas of Uttarakhand and is one of the most famous temples in the country. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is believed to have been built by the Pandavas. It is one of the Char Dham temples and sees lakhs of visitors every summer.

This famous temple is Bhubaneshwar is also dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was built during the 10th century and is an architectural landmark as well. The central tower of the temple is a mammoth 180 ft!

This beautiful temple is set in the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu. It is more than 2500 years old and was built by Pandya king, Kulasekara Pandya. It is also one of the shaktipeethas, and is much revered.

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Shore Temple is a complex, overlooks the Bay of Bengal and is also a sight to behold. The stunning structure is built from rocks from the 8th century, and is believed to be the oldest structural temple of significance in South India.

Somnath Temple stands in the Indian state of Gujarat and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed to be the first of 12 jyotirilingas in the country. It is also famous for its rich architecture and was once adorned with precious and semi-precious jewels, attracting the 17 attacks by Ghazni.

This temple is Kerala is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is famously believed as the world's richest Hindu temple. It is also one of the 108 divya desams dedicated to the deity. Visiting it is an unforgettable experience.

Read more: Riches and mysteries of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

This ancient temple is in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district. Surprisingly not as famous as the other temples on this list, it has followers coming in from all over the world. It is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati married each other; couples and newly-weds from all over the world visit it to seek blessings.

Read more: The temple where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married