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Published Nov 23, 2023
By Vivek Dubey
Hindu temples are known for their enormity and amazing architecture, not only in India but around the world. Here’s the list of top 10 biggest Hindu temples in the world.
Swaminarayan temple by BAPS on 100 acres near Commonwealth Khelgaon. Has a musical fountain and a boat ride.
Largest Hindu temple in the world dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Built on the banks of the Mekong River.
Shiva temple at the base of Annamalai Hills in Tiruvannamalai. Spread over 1,01,171 square meters. Represents fire element.
Institution by Swami Vivekananda on the bank of the Hooghly River. Spread over 40 acres. Notable for its architecture.
Temple in Thanjavur built in the early 11th century. First and one of its kind in the world, made of granite. UNESCO World Heritage.
Shiva temple in Tiruchirappalli district. Represents water element. Has an underground water stream in the sanctum.
Shiva temple in Kanchipuram. Constructed in the 6th century. Represents earth element. Has a 3,500-year-old mango tree.
One of the oldest temples in India devoted to Swamy Nellaippar and Sri Kanthimathi Ambal. Situated in Tirunelveli.
Nataraja temple, also known as Chidambaram Temple. One of the major temples of Shiva. Oldest surviving temple in South India.
Temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, incarnation of Vishnu. Located in Srirangam. Largest temple in India and second largest in the world.