Top 10 

Biggest Hindu Temples In The World

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh

Temples of Hindu deities are not just in India but around the world are known for their enormity and amazing architecture. Here are the top 10 biggest Hindu temples in the world.

Akshardham Temple, Delhi

The Swaminarayan temple was constructed on 100 acres of land near the Commonwealth Khelgaon in Delhi by BAPS also known as the Akshardham Temple.

Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia

It is the largest Hindu temple in the world dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It was built on the banks of the Mekong River in the town of Simrip.

Annamalaiyar Temple, Tamil Nadu

Annamalaiyar Temple at the base of Annamalai Hills in Tiruvannamalai is spread over 1,01,171 square meters. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is the fire of the five elements.

Belur Math, West Bengal

It is located on the bank of the Hooghly River and was instituted by Swami Vivekananda. It is spread over 40 acres and is notable for its architecture.

Brihadeeswarar Temple,  Tamil Nadu

This temple in Thanjavur was built in the early 11th century and is the first and one of its kind in the world, made of granite and has been declared a World Heritage by UNESCO.

Jambukeshwar Temple,  Tamil Nadu

Located in the Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) district of Tamil Nadu, the Jambukeshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

Ekambareswarar Temple,  Tamil Nadu

This temple, located in Kanchipuram, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was constructed in the 6th century and represents the 'earth' element.

Nellaiappar Temple Tamil Nadu

It is one of the oldest temples in India which is devoted to Swamy Nellaippar and Sri Arulthaarum Kanthimathi Ambal. It is situated in Tirunelveli.

Thillai Nataraja Temple,  Tamil Nadu

The Nataraja Temple, also known as Chidambaram Temple, is one of the major temples of Lord Shiva. It is the oldest surviving temple in South India.

Ranganathaswamy Temple,  Tamil Nadu

Located in Srirangam, it is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, considered to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Ranganathaswamy Temple is the largest temple in India and the second largest in the world.