From Cambodia to Tamil Nadu: Top 10 biggest Hindu temples in the world

CNBC-TV18.com

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.

Akshardham Temple, Delhi

Largest Hindu temple in the world dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Built on the banks of the Mekong River.

Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia

Shiva temple at the base of Annamalai Hills in Tiruvannamalai. Spread over 1,01,171 square meters. Represents fire element.

Annamalaiyar Temple, Tamil Nadu

Institution by Swami Vivekananda on the bank of the Hooghly River. Spread over 40 acres. Notable for its architecture.

Belur Math, West Bengal

Temple in Thanjavur built in the early 11th century. First and one of its kind in the world, made of granite. UNESCO World Heritage.

Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu

Shiva temple in Tiruchirappalli district. Represents water element. Has an underground water stream in the sanctum.

Jambukeshwar Temple, Tamil Nadu

Shiva temple in Kanchipuram. Constructed in the 6th century. Represents earth element. Has a 3,500-year-old mango tree.

Ekambareswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu

One of the oldest temples in India devoted to Swamy Nellaippar and Sri Kanthimathi Ambal. Situated in Tirunelveli.

Nellaiappar Temple, Tamil Nadu

Nataraja temple, also known as Chidambaram Temple. One of the major temples of Shiva. Oldest surviving temple in South India.

Thillai Nataraja Temple, Tamil Nadu

Temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, incarnation of Vishnu. Located in Srirangam. Largest temple in India and second largest in the world.

Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu