Apr 19, 2023
It’s one of the most sacred shrines in the world, which is the holy abode of Lord Shiva. As per the legends, it was built by the Pandavas to atone for their sins.
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Dedicated to Goddess Parvati, this architectural wonder is in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and is known for its intricate carvings and distinct figurines.
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Situated near the Alaknanda river, the Badrinath Temple is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. This holy shrine of Lord Vishnu is also one of the Char Dhams in the country.
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This is another beautiful temple in southern India that is dedicated to Lord Shiva; it is also one of the 12 jyotirlingas in the country.
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It’s one of the most popular Indian temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is one of the 12 jyotirlinga temples in India.
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It’s another prominent pilgrimage site in India, situated in Trikuta hills, 13 km from Katra, and it sits at the height of 1560 m above sea level.
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It’s one of the oldest pilgrimage centres in India, and its mention can be traced in books like Shiva Purana, Skanda Purana, and Bhagavad Gita.
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Plated with gold, it’s one of the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in the country, and is believed to be a replica of the Adikesava Perumal temple in Kanyakumari.
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This temple dates back to the 8th century AD, and was built in such a manner that it overlooks the Bay of Bengal and hence, it got its name.
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Shree Jagannath Puri temple is among one of the most famous temples in India. The highlight of this temple is the popular Rath Yatra that happens once every year.
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Also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib or Swarna Mandir, it’s among one of the most beautiful temples in India. Also, its dome is made up of actual gold, and is one of the most prominent pilgrim sites for Sikhs.
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Located around 3 km away from Mount Abu, these temples are surrounded by lush greenery, and are famed for their brilliant use of marble.
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Built on the principles of Pancharatra Shastra and Vastu Shastra, this temple sits near the banks of River Yamuna in Delhi.
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This temple was built around 1025-1050 AD, and is famed for its architectural grandeur, and is a sight to behold.
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You will find this temple in the small town of Konark, which is dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. It’s built in the shape of Sun God’s chariot that is drawn by seven horses.
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Sitting in the hilly town of Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh, this temple is also known as Tirumala Venkateswara temple, and is devoted to Lord Venkateshwara.
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It’s one of the prominent pilgrimage sites in India, and is situated in the Pali district of Rajasthan. This majestic Jain temple from the 15th century is dedicated to Lord Adinatha.
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Mahabodhi Temple is the sole-surviving shrine out of the 84,000 shrines that were erected by King Ashoka. It is situated in the ancient city of Bodh Gaya in Bihar.
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Nestled in western part of Guwahati, Assam, Kamakhya Temple is one of the four primary shakti-peethas of Goddess Sati, and is also a centre for Tantra worship.
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