Top 10 Largest Temples in The World 

By Archisha Yadav | September 19, 2024

World’s largest Buddhist temple, built in the 8th-9th centuries, features a 35-metre high central dome & is composed of 2 million stone blocks.

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Borobudur, Indonesia

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest temple complex globally, built between the 9th and 15th centuries. 

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Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Spanning over 100 hectares, Karnak is an ancient Egyptian temple complex developed over 1,000 years, making it larger than some cities.

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Karnak Temple, Egypt

Located in New Delhi, this Hindu temple is renowned for its grand structure. It measures 43 metres in height, 96 metres in width, and 110 metres in length.

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Akshardham, India

One of the largest Orthodox churches, this temple in Belgrade spans 91 metres in length and 81 metres in width, symbolising Serbian spirituality.

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Temple of Saint Sava, Serbia

Covering 156 acres, this temple dedicated to Ranganatha features 21 towers. It is situated on an islet formed by the Cauvery and Coleroon rivers.

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Sri Ranganathaswamy, India

A Mesoamerican pyramid, this temple stands 72 metres high and is part of the ancient city ruins of Tikal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Tikal, Temple IV, Guatemala

This stupa is the largest by volume in the world, standing at 122 metres tall. It was built using approximately 93 million bricks.

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Jetavanaramaya, Sri Lanka

Situated in Madurai, this temple spans over 70,050 square metres. It is an iconic cultural and historical landmark in India.

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Meenakshi Temple, India

Dedicated to Shiva in his Somaskanda form, this temple complex covers 20 acres and is known for its extensive layout and architectural grandeur.

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Thyagaraja Temple, India