Most iconic and famous Hindu temples in the world | See Pics
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Most iconic and famous Hindu temples in the world | See Pics

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Image Source : UNESCO Website 1/7 Angkor Wat is ranked at the top among the most iconic and largest religious monuments in the world. Image Source : PTI 2/7 Located at the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest and most significant religious sites in Nepal. Image Source : PTI 3/7 Located in the heart of Delhi, the Akshardham Temple in Delhi is one of the most awe-inspiring temples in India. Image Source : Social/@TempleSrirangam 4/7 Dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a reclining form of Lord Vishnu, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in Srirangam, near the city of Trichy in Tamil Nadu. Image Source : londonmandir.baps.org 5/7 One of the most beautiful Hindu temples in Europe, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is also one of the largest.

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Shivratri 2025: 7 famous Shiva temples in India
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Shivratri 2025: 7 famous Shiva temples in India

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Image Source : Canva 1/8 Shivratri 2025: 7 famous Shiva temples in India Image Source : Social 2/8 Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is one of the most revered Shiva temples in India. Image Source : Social 3/8 Somnath Temple in Gujarat is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Image Source : Social 6/8 Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand is …

Most iconic and famous Hindu temples in the world | See Pics
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Most iconic and famous Hindu temples in the world | See Pics

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Image Source : UNESCO Website 1/7 Angkor Wat is ranked at the top among the most iconic and largest religious monuments in the world. Image Source : PTI 2/7 Located at the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest and most significant religious sites in Nepal. Image Source : PTI 3/7 Located in …

Largest Hindu temple in Southern Hemisphere inaugurated in South Africa's Johannesburg
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Largest Hindu temple in Southern Hemisphere inaugurated in South Africa's Johannesburg

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The largest Hindu temple was unveiled in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday. On its Facebook page, BAPS has called the temple "the largest Hindu cultural complex in the Southern Hemisphere," a report says. Largest temple in United States: APS Swaminarayan Akshardham Last year in October, APS Swaminarayan Akshardham, the largest Hindu temple in the United States, spread over 185 acres, …

Seven high-altitude temples in India for spirituality seekers
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Seven high-altitude temples in India for spirituality seekers

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Image Source : Social media 1/7 Sri Hemkund Sahib, located at 4,329 m on the banks of Hemkund Lake, is a revered Sikh shrine, known for its scenic beauty, historical significance, and popular trekking routes. Image Source : Social media 3/7 Amarnath Temple, located at 13,000 feet in Jammu and Kashmir, is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, …

5 famous temples to visit in India during New Year to seek blessings
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5 famous temples to visit in India during New Year to seek blessings

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Image Source : File Image 1/6 5 famous temples to visit in India during New Year to seek blessings Image Source : Social 2/6 It is situated in the Himalayas and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Image Source : Social 3/6 Somnath Temple is famous for the Gir Somnath Ji and is located on the western edge of the Indian …

From Shaktipeeth Of Goddess Durga To Famous Shiv Mandir: Top 5 Hindu Temples In Pakistan
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From Shaktipeeth Of Goddess Durga To Famous Shiv Mandir: Top 5 Hindu Temples In Pakistan

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Pakistan has many Hindu temples that stand for religious, historical, and cultural identity. Here are five top Hindu temples in Pakistan: Hinglaj Mata Temple: Located in Hinglaj, on the Makran coast of Balochistan's Hingol National Park, this temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of Hinduism and one of the most important places for Hindus in Pakistan. The annual …

Exploring India's Top 10 Richest Temples
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Exploring India's Top 10 Richest Temples

Deccan Chronicle  

India, a land steeped in spirituality and tradition, has some of the richest and most revered temples in the world. Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati: This renowned Andhra Pradesh temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, also known as Balaji, is the world's richest pilgrimage destination. Millions of devotees visit Tirupati annually, offering gold and valuables, contributing to the temple's immense wealth. …

Indonesia's Prambanan temple: A testimony to India's deep-rooted cultural ties with South East Asia
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Indonesia's Prambanan temple: A testimony to India's deep-rooted cultural ties with South East Asia

Hindustan Times  

Centuries-old Prambanan temple, a large compound consisting of 240 Hindu temples on the outskirts of Yogyakarta city in Muslim-majority Indonesia, stands as a testimony to India's deep-rooted cultural and historical ties with South East Asia. The 10th-century Prambanan temple, located approximately 17 kilometres northeast of Yogyakarta city, is considered Indonesia's largest Hindu temple. A UNESCO heritage site, the Prambanan temple …

World's largest Hindu temple built in New Jersey, to be inaugurated in October
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World's largest Hindu temple built in New Jersey, to be inaugurated in October

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Thousands of miles away from India, in Robbinsville, New Jersey, stands the US’s largest Hindu temple, the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham. #WATCH | Robbinsville, New Jersey: One of the largest hand-carved Hindu temples is to be inaugurated on October 5. pic.twitter.com/sfagBOAMP1 — ANI September 24, 2023 Yagnesh Patel said, “History is being chiseled here. They will not only learn about the …

World's second-largest Hindu temple outside India to be inaugurated in US on October 8: All you need to know
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World's second-largest Hindu temple outside India to be inaugurated in US on October 8: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

New Jersey in the US is set to host the world's second-largest Hindu temple outside India, to be formally inaugurated on October 8. Hailed as the world's largest Hindu temple outside India “in the modern era”, the Akshardham temple has been built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham organisation. 2) The temple popular as Akshardham spans over 183 acres and has …

New Jersey’s Akshardham: World’s largest Hindu temple beyond India’s borders
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New Jersey’s Akshardham: World’s largest Hindu temple beyond India’s borders

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In Robbinsville, New Jersey, there stands, the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, which holds the distinction of being the largest Hindu temple in the United States. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, spanning 185 acres, and expertise of more than 12,500 volunteers hailing from various parts of North America. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi, India, currently holds the Guinness World …

US: World's second-largest Hindu temple BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham to be inaugurated in New Jersey
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US: World's second-largest Hindu temple BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham to be inaugurated in New Jersey

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The US state of New Jersey is set to inaugurate the world's second-largest Hindu temple outside India on October 8. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is the world's second-largest Hindu temple after Cambodia's 12th-century Angkor Wat Temple, which is now a UNESCO heritage site. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is also the largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era. …

Rishi Sunak visits Akshardham temple in New Delhi, know about other Swaminarayan temples in India
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Rishi Sunak visits Akshardham temple in New Delhi, know about other Swaminarayan temples in India

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Rishi Sunak visits Akshardham temple in New Delhi, know about other Swaminarayan temples in India The Swaminarayan temples are known for their spiritual discourses which are conducted by priests from all over India. The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who is in New Delhi for G20 Summit 2023, visited the Akshardham Temple, which is part of the Swaminarayan sect of …

Check out this traveller's list of 15 must-visit temples in Karnataka
2 years ago

Check out this traveller's list of 15 must-visit temples in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

A traveller has shared a list of the most enchanting temples one can visit in Karnataka on Twitter. Also known for its amazing stone structures such as the musical pillars and the stone chariot - known for being featured on the ₹50 currency notes - this temple dates back to the 15th century. Virupaksha Temple, Hampi: Karnataka's Hampi is a …

Travel to these five iconic shiva temples around the world | Checkout the list
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Travel to these five iconic shiva temples around the world | Checkout the list

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Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, is known as the Lord of Destruction, but also as a symbol of creation and regeneration. Kedarnath Temple, India Located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, Kedarnath Temple is one of the most revered Shiva temples in the world. Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, …

Mahashivratri 2023: Famous Lord Shiva Temples to Visit in South India
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Mahashivratri 2023: Famous Lord Shiva Temples to Visit in South India

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MAHASHIVRATRI 2023: Mahashivratri is an important day for all devotees of Lord Shiva and temple visit is a must. On this day, to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and to witness some of the grand celebrations, you can plan a visit to some ancient and famous Shiva temples in the southern states. Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is …

Vedic Planetarium, 'world's largest temple', to open in Bengal | 10 things to know
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Vedic Planetarium, 'world's largest temple', to open in Bengal | 10 things to know

Hindustan Times  

The countdown to the opening of what has been billed as 'the world's largest religious monument' - the Temple of Vedic Planetarium in Bengal's Mayapur district - continues. Temple of Vedic Planetarium in Mayapur, Nadia district, West Bengal. The Vedic Planetarium will house the Institute of Vedic Cosmology, which will research and discuss Vedic accounts of the universe. Panoramic view …

World’s largest religious monument to open in West Bengal, check details
2 years, 7 months ago

World’s largest religious monument to open in West Bengal, check details

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In addition to becoming the largest religious monument in the world, the Temple of Vedic Planetarium in West Bengal, which will serve as the headquarters of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness, will also have the world’s biggest dome. The Temple of Vedic Planetarium is in West Bengal's Mayapur in Nadia district and, once completed, it will be larger than …

Navratri 2017 Special: 10 most famous Durga temples in India
7 years, 6 months ago

Navratri 2017 Special: 10 most famous Durga temples in India

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Navratri is a festival of nine days, observed by Hindu population in India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Naina Devi, who is considered one of the 51 Shakti Peeths. Naina Devi Temple Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati Kamakhya Mandir is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths. Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata It is the most famous temple of Goddess …

World’s largest Hindu temple to come up in Bihar
8 years, 3 months ago

World’s largest Hindu temple to come up in Bihar

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Bihar will soon have the distinction of possessing the world’s largest Hindu temple as work is set to start for building the Viraat Ramayan Mandir after the Holi festival next year. "We modified our original plan after Cambodia raised objection to our Viraat Ramayan Mandir, saying it is a replica of Angkor Wat," Acharya Kishore Kunal of the Patna-based Mahavir …

9 most famous Hindu temples outside India | IndiaTV News
9 years, 10 months ago

9 most famous Hindu temples outside India | IndiaTV News

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In India, temples are a common sight, as our country has a very high percentage of Hindus. Read about them, remember them and may be visit them if you ever visit the respective country they are in – Here is the list of all such temples outside India: 1) Angkor Wat ‘Angkor Wat', a temple complex in Cambodia is the …

places you can't afford to miss in Delhi - India TV News
10 years, 4 months ago

places you can't afford to miss in Delhi - India TV News

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Akshardham Temple Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, the Akshardham Temple reflects the millennia of Indian culture. The temple in the building was built according to the Vastu Shastra and Pancharatra Shastra and is covered with carved details of flora, fauna, dancers, musicians, and deities from top to bottom. Constructed with the help of Rajasthani pink sandstone and Italian …

Khajuraho Temples: India's architecture at its best
10 years, 4 months ago

Khajuraho Temples: India's architecture at its best

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NewDelhi: India has a rich cultural heritage and it can be found in every nook and corner of this country. One among them is Khajuraho Temples which is located in Madhya Pradesh in central India. One thousand years ago, under the benefaction of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India, 85 temples, magnificent in form and richly engraved, came up …

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