The impressive colours of the different religions residing in India give the country an admirable identity in the world which makes India one of the most unique nation.
Hinduism has around 900 million (90 Crores) followers around the Globe and thus finding Hindu Temples in abundance in the country shouldn't be a surprise.
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How many Famous Temples are there in India?
There are thousands of famous temples in India. We have selected top 10 most famous temples in India. India has more than 20 lakh temples during the 2001 census, and the number is increased by 24 lakh temples. Below is a list of major Hindu temples, by location.
Famous Temples in India
1. Kashi Vishwanath - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
2. Lord Jagannath Temple - Puri, Odisha
3. Venkateshwara Tirupati Balaji - Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
4. Vaishno Devi Temple - Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
5. Somnath Temple - Veraval, Gujrat
6. Kamkhya Temple - Guwahati, Assam
7. Mahabodhi Temple Complex - Patna, Bihar
8. Siddhivinayak Temple - Mumbai, Maharashtra
9. Ramnathaswamy Temple - Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu
10.Shirdi Sai Baba Temple - Shirdi, Maharashtra
1. Kashi Vishwanath
This temple is Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is one of the holiest temples of India. This temple was built by Ahilyabai in 1780 and today it holds utmost importance for the Hindus who believe that bathing in Holy River of Ganga can liberate one from all sins. The temple is located on the western bank of the holy river Ganga.
The main immortal is known by the names Shri Vishwanath and Vishweshwara which actually means
Lord of the Universe. Varanasi was called Kashi (which means shining) in ancient times, and hence the temple is popularly called Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The temple is considered as the central part of worship in the Culture by Hindu Scriptures. It has been demolished by many Mughal rulers many times, most recently by Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal Emperor.
Since 1983, the temple has been managed by the government of Uttar Pradesh.
2. Lord Jagannath Temple
The Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu - one of the trinity of supreme divinity in Hinduism, Puri is in the stare of Odisha on the eastern coast of India. This temple was built 10 centuries back in 10th Century onwards. This temple is rebuilt in 1112 CE on the site of pre existing temples in the compound but not the compound.
The Construction of this temple was begun by Anantavarman Chodaganga, the first king of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The Puri Temple is very famous fro its annual Rath Yatra. The temple is sacred to all Hindus, and especially in those of the Vaishnava culture. Shree Jagannath Puri Temple is one of the most impressing monuments of the Indian State Odisha.
3. Venkateshwara Tirupati Balaji
Venkateshwara Tirupati Balaji is popularly known as Sri Venkateshwara Swami Vaari Temple is a Hindu temple situated in the hill town of Tirumala in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. The Temple is dedicated to Venkateshwara, a form of Lord Vishnu, who is believed to save the mankind from the troubles of Kali Yuga.
The temple is also known by other names like Tirumala Temple, Tirupati Temple and Tirupati Balaji Temple. Venkateswara is known by many other names: Balaji, Govinda, and Srinivasa. Venkateshwara Temple is run by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams which is shortly known as TTD. This organization is under the control of Andhra Pradesh Government. The head or president of TTD is appointed by Andhra Pradesh Government. The revenue from this shrine is used by Andhra Pradesh government.
4. Vaishno Devi Temple
Shree Mata Vaishno Devi (also known as Durga, Mata Rani, Trikuta, Ambe and Vaishnavi) is a Hindu goddess who is considered as a Supreme Mother Goddess. The word Maa and Mata are commonly used in India for Mother and these words have directly connection with Vaishno Devi. As per information, Vaishnavi was formed with the combine energies of Mata Kali, Lakshmi and Saraswati.
This holy shrine is one of the most visited pilgrimage centers of India. Every year millions of people visit this temple. During Navaratiri, the number of tourists increased by 1 crore. It is also one of the most richest temples in India with annual collection of almost 127 Crores as per reports.
5. Somnath Temple
Somnath Temple is one of the most famous temple which is also known as Deo Patan. Somnath Temple is a Hindu Temple located in Veraval district of Gujrat. It is the most famous piligrimage sites for Hindus. The temple was reconstructed several times after the destruction by the mughal invaders and rulers. The site of Somnath became pilgrimage site from ancient times.
The Best time to visit Somanth Temple is in the coller months of October to Febuary, although the site is open all through the year. The Somnath Temple lies at the Bank and the meeting point of Kapila, Hiran and Sarawati river. The waves of Arabian Sea flows touching the shore on which it is constructed.
6. Kamakhya Temple
The Kamakhya Temple is located at Nilacal Hills in Guwahati, Assam which is one of the oldest and most admired centres of Tantric practices. As per the reports, the temple was built in 9th century with many subsequent rebuildings and the final hybrid architechture defines a local style called Nilachal.
The Kamakhya Temple is very famous for its famous festival like Ambubachi Mela. This Temple was built by Mlechchha Dynasty. It was rebuilt by Nara Narayan and Ahom kings in 17th century. In July 2015, the Supreme Court of India transferred the administration of the Kamakhya Temple from Kamakhya Debutter Board to the Bordeuri Samaj.
7. Mahabodhi Temple Complex
The Mahabodhi Temple is literally a great awakening temple. It is also known as Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple. The temple is rebuilt and restored in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. The site contains a descendant of the Bodhi Tree under which Buddha gained wisdom and has been a major pilgrimage destination of Buddhists for over two thousands years and has some elements to periods of Ashoka.
Mahabodhi Temple is one of the holy sites related to the life of Lord Gautham Buddha and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment. This temple is built by the Emperor Ashoka in 5th or 6th century. This is the earliest temple which is totally built with bricks which is still standing in India.
8. Siddhivinayak Temple
Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati temple is a Hindu temple which is dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. This temple is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. This temple as built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil in 1801. This temple is one of the richest temple in India.
This temple has a small shrine of Siddhi Vinayak (Ganesha who completes your wishes). The infrastructure of the temple made with wooden material. It is one of the most famous Hindus Shrine in Mumbai. This temple has gained its popularity from the vast amount of gold which covers the throne.
9. Ramanathaswamy Temple
Ramanathaswamy Temple is a very famous Hindu Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva located at the last place of India Rameshwaram island in the state of Tamil Nadu. This temple was built in 12th century by Pandya Dynasty. This temple has the longest corridor among all the Hindus Temples in India. Ramnathaswamy Temple was built by King Muthuramalinga Sethupathiy.
This Holy Temple is the adobe of the Hindu God Shri Ram is a paradise for the devout. The journey of visiting pilgrimage places is incomplete without visiting these two temples, Varanasi and Rameswaram. Mythology mentions about God Ram's presence in this land, after his 14-year exile.
10. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple is based on Sai Baba of Shirdi. He was an Indian Spiritual expert and fakir, people considered him to be as saint and revered by both Hindu and Muslim devotees during and after his lifetime. Shirdi is a small town in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. This place is located at a distance of 122 km from Nasik in the Ahmednagar district.
Now this temple is under the control of Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan Trust. Basically, there are many temples of Shirdi Sai Baba in India. In August 1918, Shirdi Sai baba told some of his devotees that they would be soon leaving this world. He died on 15 october 1918, the same day as that year's Vijayadashami festival.
These are the 10 most famous temples in India. You can visit these temples in anytime of the year.
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