Top 10 Temples You Must Visit In India 

By Khushi thakur July 3, 2024

Ram Mandir (UP)

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The Ram Mandir is a beautiful recently inaugurated temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh that has great significance to Hindus. The Ram Janmabhoomi (birthplace of Lord Rama) is the construction place of the Ram Mandir, it has a grand complex with several buildings.

Kamakhya Devi Temple (Assam)

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Kamkhya Devi Temple is dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya, a form of Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, this temple is located on the hill of  Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, Assam. It is believed that various body parts of mata have landed which get worshiped.

Badrinath Temple, Uttarakhand

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Badrinath is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites dedicated to Lord Vishnu.  This temple is located in the Garhwal Himalayas, opens only for 6 months a year because of harsh winter conditions.

Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand

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This temple is situated amidst the breathtaking Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India, the Kedarnath Temple is a highly esteemed Hindu sanctuary devoted to Lord Shiva. One of the twelve sacred Shiva shrines in Hinduism known as Jyotirlingas.

Golden Temple,  Amritsar

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This temple is the holiest shrine for Sikhs, the Golden Temple is a sight to behold as the entire upper floor is covered with gold, and a serene reflecting pool, the Amrit Sarovar surrounds it. this temple is located in Amritsar, Punjab.

Meenakshi Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu

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This Dravidian architecture temple is dedicated to Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, the Meenakshi Temple is complex boasts colorful gopurams (gateway towers) that soar high above the temple complex.

Jagannath Temple,  Puri, Odisha

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The Jagannath Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites in India. The temple is renowned for its annual Rath Yatra (Car Festival), during which massive chariots bearing the deities of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are pulled through the streets by devoted followers.

Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain, MP

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The Mahakaleshwar Temple is the lord Shiva temple, located in the ancient city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, India. it is one of the Jyotirlinga and is unique because Jyotirlinga here is believed to be Swayambhu, meaning self-manifested.

Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh

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The Tirupati Balaji Temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Vishnu, is one of the world's most visited pilgrimage sites. Nestled on the Seven Hills of Tirumala, it attracts devotees throughout the year.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi, UP

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Varanasi, also known as Kashi, is one of the most sacred cities in Hinduism. A visit to this city is incomplete without soaking in the spiritual ambiance along the Ganges River and exploring the many temples that adorn the ghats. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, is dedicated to Lord Shiva.