10 Famous Temple For India To Visit
Most Famous Temples in India
1.Badrinath
Located in the Uttarakhand area in the Himalayas, this is one of the most famous temples in India that is dedicated to Vishnu.
It is also one of the four Char Dhams, which are the holiest temples in India. The four Char Dhams represent the four directions, with Badrinath representing the North.
Now, the temple sits, a whopping, 10,248 feet (3,133 m) above sea level and can only be accessed in the summer months, when the weather is more tolerable and less chilly. So make sure to consider this before your trip.
2.) Rameshwaram/Ramanathaswamy
A second temple of the Char Dhams, Rameshwaram, also known as Ramanathaswamy, represents the South.
Located on a small island between India and Sri Lanka in an area known as Tamil Nadu, the temple has several shrines attached to it. It is one of the most famous temples in India, which is dedicated to Shiva.
Originally a small thatched hut, many thousands of visitors slowly added to over many hundreds of years.
3.) Jagannath
The Jagannath temple in Puri, located on the eastern coast of India, is the third of the four Char Dhams.
Jagannath represents the East, which is appropriate since it looks east out over the Bay of Bengal. Here, Krishna is the god worshipped, with access to the temple only granted to Hindus, it’s not easily explored by everyone.
But don’t fret, Non-Hindu visitors can still view one of the most famous temples in India from nearby.
4.) Dwarkadhish
Located in the town of Dwarka on the Arabian Sea, the Dwarkadhish Temple is the fourth of the Char Dhams, representing the West. The temple itself is dedicated to Krishna and has a signature 56 steps leading to the rear.
The temple, which dates from 400 B.C., sits near the Gomti River, which is totally serene and beautiful.
Make sure to visit around sunset for some stunning orange hues, too.
5.) Sri Virupaksha
Found in the village of Hampi, the temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with many of the other buildings in Hampi.
6.) Brahmaji Temple
In an area in northwestern India lies the town of Pushkar. The town itself is home to one of it’s most prized residents, its sacred lake.
Nestled next to this sacred space is one of the most famous temples in India that’s dedicated to Brahma.
Thankfully, the temple in Pushkar is dedicated to Brahma, allowing everyone a chance to see a temple for him.
8.) Kashi Vishwanath
The city of Varanasi has long been considered the spiritual capital of India. People from all over the world come to bathe in the, believed to be, healing waters of the River Ganges. The city is also one of the oldest in the world, dating back to the 11th century B.C.
A visit to Kashi Vishwanath is also believed to be a way to achieve Moksha, which is said to ultimate liberation from being reborn through the laws of Karma.
9.) Lingaraja
The oldest and largest temple in the Temple City of India is Lingaraja, a popular temple for both Hindus and us travellers. Located in Odisha, the temple is dedicated to both Shiva and Vishnu; combining the two gods is apparently called Harihara.
Don’t forget to experience Lake Bindu Sagar too, it is believed to have healing properties and lies behind the temple itself.
Only Hindus are allowed to enter this temple, but non-Hindu visitors do have a viewing platform to see this incredible place too.
10.) Amarnath Cave Temple
Located in northern India in the snowy Himalayas, the Amarnath Cave Temple is another mountain temple that is only accessible is advisable to visit in summer. The cave is about 5,000 years old, and pilgrimages to the temple are 40 miles (64 km) long and usually takes five whole days.
This pilgrimage or hike is not for the faint-hearted, so prepare well and make sure you have enough supplies for your trip.
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