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Temples in India

One of the world’s most ancient civic establishments, the rich legacy of India is a comprehensive association of the legends around the religions, tradition, and deep-rooted spiritual beliefs.

The highlight of the Indian legacy lies in the fortune of its prehistoric craft, architecture, sculptures, fine carving, its flora, and fauna, and inherited spiritual beliefs. India has incredibly aced most of its ancient preservings’!

Be it the innumerous sanctuaries, an antiquated structural style that has prospered over the centuries, or the harmony it shows as a country, the nation is sparkling through it all. The artfulness of Indian structures still inspires awe today amongst the spiritual and travel enthusiasts.

The country is known to be the locale where various religions prospered and yet people from all faiths of life coexist in harmony and brotherhood.

This might be a lesser-known fact but Hinduism doesn’t have an originator however it is rather a combination of religions. Numerous primeval manuscripts and researchers depict Hinduism as a customary method of living, a religion whose start and finishing can’t be followed.

India has a pilgrim center in almost every nook and corner of the country! In spite of that every temple and its architectural marvel has a distinctive history associated with it. Some of such temples and their history behind it have been simply breathtaking.

For instance, the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam is dedicated to the Goddess Kamakhya who is famously known as the bleeding goddess. Unconventional, right?!

Drenched in religious mysticism, the Indian temples should be seen to be believed. Visiting these famous temples would introduce you to India’s deep-rooted faith, spirituality, and ample traditional beliefs that’ll be a journey of enlightenment in itself for you. This big circuit of shrines in India is a different world in itself.

One should visit these pilgrim centers not just for spiritual revitalization but also to learn the magnificent histories, different perspectives towards life (and more).

“A place where divinity and serenity collide…” Even if a person isn’t much inclined toward the philosophical or spiritual end and is more of a traveler who appreciates scenic and architectural beauty, they can still have a worthful addition to their travel stories. These sites stand as an exemplary demonstration of ancient architectural skills and intricate carving.

We all know that the Golden Temple in Amritsar is the most famous temple in India. It attracts pilgrims and travelers for its rich cultural and spiritual aura. However, this shrine isn’t the only shrine that steals attention for its heritage.

Speaking of the most visited and most searched temples in India, the Isckon Temple in Bangalore and the ever so spiritual, the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, single-handedly stands out in the race after the Golden Temple.

But how would we know which are the most famous states for their temples? Well, today let’s me walk you through the list of most famous temple states you must add into your go-to lists and feel the authentic essence of Indian heritage and harmony.

List of The Most Famous Temples in India by State

Punjab	Golden Temple, Jayanti Devi Temple
Madhya Pradesh	Srisailam Temple, Khajuraho Temple, Sanchi Stupa
Maharashtra	Kailasa temple, Mahalakshmi Temple
Gujarat	Somnath Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple
Uttarakhand	Kedarnath Temple, Badrinath Temple
Uttar Pradesh	Ram Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Kerala	Sabarimala Temple, Guruvayur Temple
Delhi	Akshardham Swaminarayan Temple, Lotus Temple
Jammu and Kashmir	Amarnath Temple, Vaishno Devi Temple

Kerala	Sabarimala Temple, Guruvayur Temple
Karnataka	Durga Temple, Hampi Temple, Iskcon Temple Bangalore
Andhra Pradesh	Venkateshwara Temple, Lepakshi Temple
Bihar	Mahabodhi Temple, Mundeshwari Temple
West Bengal	Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math
Assam	kamakhya Temple, Dirgheshwari temple
Hyderabad	Ramappa Temple, Chilkur Balaji Temple
Odisha	Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple
Rajasthan	Ranakpur Jain Temple

Golden Temple

Jayanti Devi Temple

Durgiana Temple

Mukteshwar Temple

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Srisailam Temple

Khajuraho Temple

Sanchi Stupa

Pashupatinath Temple

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Kailasa temple

Mahalakshmi Temple

Shirdi Sai Baba

Siddhivinayak Temple

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Somnath Temple

Sun Temple

Dwarkadhish Temple

Bala Hanuman Temple

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Kedarnath Temple

Gangotri

Hemkund Sahib

Badrinath Temple

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Ram Mandir, Ayodhaya

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Hanuman Temple

Radha Raman Temple

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Guruvayur Temple

Padmanabha Swamy

Oachira Temple

Sabarimala Temple

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