Famous Temples of India to Visit

Popular Temples in India

Though, there are a number of famous temples in India, I am covering a few of them which are well-known in the country. Ancient temples of India have stories of rich culture. In various sites of historical heritages, you can find architectural beauties. From valleys of Himalayas in north to Kanyakumari in south, many temples, worship places and shrines are designed.
Sometimes, tourists do not have enough time in their short tours to visit so many places. So, if you are planning to visit India, you should take long leaves and travel all across the country to enjoy your good time. There are a lot of things that you can learn. In this article, you will come to know a few enormous temples of India, which are popular for their uniqueness.

Khajuraho Temples

Khajuraho temples are situated in Khajuraho city, Madhya Pradesh. The Khajuraho city is a part of Bundelkhand region. Architectural wise, these temples are different from other temples in India. All temples in Khajuraho have a separate Mandapa or entrance hall.

Badrinath Temple

Badrinath temple is situated where Rishi Ganga and Alaknanda rivers merge. It is 301 kilometers from Haridwar and 296 kilometers from Rishikesh. Instead of an ancient temple of India, it attracts tourists because of the beautiful weather and nature. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Pushkar Temple

Pushkar temple is only one temple of Lord Brahma in the world. It is situated nearby Pushkar Lake. According to Hindu mythology Brahma had created the universe. Other temples of Pushkar include Raghunath temple, Varah temple, Ramavaikunth temple, Mahadeva temple, Pap Mochini temple and Gayatri temple.

Tirupati Temple

Tirupati Temple is popular for festivals and its architecture. It is located just 67 kilometers from Chittoor which is a part of Chittoor district. The Hindu temple in India celebrates many festivals but Brahmotsavam is one of its main festivals. Tirupati Tirumala Balaji temple is located on a hill and pilgrims climb for religious devotion.

Kanyakumari Temple

Kanyakumari city is situated in the southernmost part of India, merging three seas: Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. On the shore of the city, the famous Kanyakumari temple is located and it was named after Lord Kanyakumari, the virgin Goddess.

Dwarkadhish Temple

Dwarkadhish temple is situated in the western state of India, Gujarat. The Hindu temple is devoted to Lord Krishna. The Dwarka city has a great history with a kingdom of Lord Krishna which was submerged inside the sea during Mahabharata war.

Mahavirji Temple

Mahavirji temple is a combination of ancient and contemporary architecture of Jain culture. The Jain temple in India is designed with rich carved and high ornamented. It is situated 110 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur. It contains many small temples where you can find Jain saints.

Dilwara Jain Temples

Dilwara Jain Temples have great architectural with outstanding carving of marbles. Luna Vasahi and Vimala Vasahi temples are located in the same area. They are wonderful examples of architecture. Dilwara Jain Temples are situated around 2 kilometers from Mount Abu in Rajasthan.

Ajanta Cave Temples

Ajanta Ellora caves are located around 99 kilometers from Aurangabad region of Maharashtra. The caves are devoted to Lord Buddha. They are some of the oldest templates of India. The students and followers of Buddhism study here about the religion.

Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath temple is situated 228 kilometers from Rishikesh, 42 kilometers from Badrinath and 77 kilometers from Rudraprayag. It is on the banks of Mandakini River. Kedarnath temple is one of the popular centers for Hindu pilgrims in India. The surrounding valleys of Uttarakhand are really amazing which attracts a lot of tourists from around the world.

Kalkaji Temple

Kalkaji temple is located near the commercial center of Nehru Place in New Delhi. The temple is devoted to Goddess Kalka Devi. It is one of the ancient temples of India. The Kalkaji temple was constructed in 1764 AD.

Lotus Temple

Lotus temple is a contemporary temple in New Delhi, the capital of India. The Bhai's temple of worship is devoted to all the religions and human beings. The subsidiary building offers food and shelter to poor.

Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir is a famous Hindu temple located in New Delhi. The temple was inaugurated by the father of nation, Mahatma Gandhi in 1938. Birla temple is devoted to Lord Vishnu. The temple is famous for holy Hindu festival Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna.

Meenakshi temple

Meenakshi Temple

Meenakshi temple is situated in Madurai which is devoted to Goddess Meenakshi. It is a beautiful and exquisitely caved temple. It has twin temples of Goddess Meenakshi and God Shiva. The exact moment when Meenakshi temple was constructed is not confirmed; however mostly between 12th to 18th century.

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