Famous and significant Hindu temples in India. Some of the most well-known and visited temples include:
Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple: Located in the town of Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh, the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is one of the most visited temples in the world. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. Click here for more details.
Madurai Meenakshi Temple: Located in the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, the Meenakshi Temple is a major Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of the Hindu goddess Parvati. The temple is known for its stunning architecture and intricate carvings. Click here for more details.
Puri Jagannath Temple: Located in the city of Puri in Odisha, the Jagannath Temple is a major Hindu temple dedicated to the deities Jagannath, a form of Vishnu, and his siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra. The temple is one of the four holiest Hindu sites in India. Click here for more details.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple: Located in the city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a major Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is considered one of the holiest Shiva temples in India. Click here for more details.
Golden Temple: Located in the city of Amritsar in Punjab, the Golden Temple is a major Sikh temple, but it is also visited by Hindus. The temple is known for its beautiful golden architecture and is considered one of the holiest Sikh shrines. Click here for more details.
Rameswaram Temple: Located in the town of Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, the Rameswaram Temple is a major Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is considered one of the holiest Shiva temples in India and is a popular place of pilgrimage for Hindus. Click here for more details.
Somnath Temple: Located in the state of Gujarat, the Somnath Temple is a major Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is considered one of the holiest Shiva temples in India and is a popular place of pilgrimage for Hindus. Click here for more details.
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