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Famous Temples in India that everyone must visit

17 Jan 2024 02:09 PM
Famous Temples in India that everyone must visit

India is often termed as the land of temples where you can find temples in every corner of the country. A person can find a temple in India after every 3 km or so. By going to the temple you can feel a religious environment so that you can pray to the god. There are some famous temples that are even centuries old and they are part of India’s culture. Each temple has some kind off history behind it, which makes these temples more significant.

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1. Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu

Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu
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Vaishno Devi one of the most popular Indian temples, and it is also believed that you can get wishes fulfilled if you pray at this temple. If you want to visit Vaishno Devi then you have to go to the Katra town in the district which is in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a unique temple is located at a height of 5300 feet and the pilgrims have to trek a distance of 12 kilometers in order to reach the temple.
The trek is long and it can be tiring for most of the people but if you want to visit the most famous temples in India then you have to overcome these obstacles. The pilgrims who cannot walk this distance can take a ride on the back of a pony or palanquins. There are helicopter rides that you can use to reach Temple. The temple is actually inside a cave and there is no statue. There are three heads which are called pindies. The temple is open for the whole year and millions of people visit it every year.

2. Golden Temple, Punjab

Golden Temple, Punjab
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It is most popularly known as the Golden temple but its real name is Harmandir Sahib or called Darbar Sahib. It is a gurudwara which is the place for Sikhs to worship. The Golden temple is located in Punjab. It is called as Golden temple because of the walls and domes are covered with gold. You can check it out for yourself as the Golden Temple at Amritsar, Punjab. Guru Arjan, fifth guru of Sikhs built this temple and now it is one of the oldest Indian temples.
If you are looking for must-visit temples in India then the Golden temple is one of the top choices for everyone. The Guru Granth Sahib from Guru Nanak is also placed in this Temple. One of the greatest features of the Golden temple is that it welcomes people from all other religions or of any age. There are no restrictions to the entry on the temple people from all faiths can pay their respects at the temple.
 

3. Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand

Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand
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Kedarnath temple is another famous temple in India which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.  If you are looking to get the blessings of Lord Shiva then you should visit these temples in India. The temple is located at the Himalaya ranges of the Garhwal district in Uttarakhand. It is one of the most sacred temples of India that you should definitely visit. In order to reach the temple which is on the hill, you have to trek for 14 km.

During the winters the temperature in this region that’s very low and that is why the temple is only open from April to November. For all the other months the temple remains closed and the deity is taken to the Ukhimath. All the region was wiped out by the flood but the Kedarnath temple was unaffected by it and since then it has become famous temples in India that have attracted a lot of pilgrimages.

4. Shri Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Kerala

Shri Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Kerala
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When you search for famous temples in India then you will always find Shri Padmanabha Swamy Temple at the top of the list. It is located in Thiruvananthapuram which was earlier popular as Trivandrum. Shri Padmanabha Swamy Temple has an idol of Lord Vishnu which is in reclining position over the five hooded serpents Anantha. The idol displays the Tridev Trinity together, Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma, and Lord Vishnu.

If you visit these temples in India then you will find that the idol has a lotus emerging from the navel on which Lord Brahma is seated. This is the reason behind the name of the lord as Padmanabha which translates to nabha as navel and Padma mean lotus. You can see Shiva Lingam emerging from the right palm of the idol. It is considered one of the most important temples of Lord Vishnu.

5. Badrinath Temple, Uttarakhand

Badrinath Temple, Uttarakhand
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Badrinath Temple is one of the most famous temples in India. It is because Badrinath Temple is one of the Char Dham temples which has great significance amongst the pilgrimage. The people who completed the Chardham yatra can get rid of all their sins and get peace after their death. The temple is located at a height of 10170 feet it is a long trek for the pilgrimage to reach the temple.one of the main features of Badrinath Temple’s its amazing architecture and the special rooftop.

6. Dwarkadish Temple, Gujarat

Dwarkadish Temple, Gujarat
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Dwarkadhish temple is one of the Char Dham temples which makes it one of the most famous temples in India. It is believed that the temple is 2500 years old and dedicated to Lord Krishna. There are five-story in the temple and its architectures pleasant to look at which is supported by 72 pillars. Battery door at the temple is known as Swarg Dwar which literally means to have a window and the exit door is called Moksh Dwar which means the door to liberation.

There is a total of 56 steps to the entry of the door and the idol of the deity in the temple is decorated beautifully which is made from black marble. The height of the idol is about 2.25 feet and it is amongst the most famous temples of Lord Krishna in India where people from the corners of the country visit this city just to get one look at this idol. The temple is open during the morning and evening but it is closed during the afternoon. So if you are a believer of Lord Krishna then you must visit these temples in India.

7. Amarnath Cave Temple in Jammu & Kashmir

Amarnath Cave Temple in Jammu & Kashmir
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Amarnath cave temple is a magical Hindu pilgrimage site in the world which is also a beautiful place. Here the Shivlinga is formed from an ice and there to the lingams which are believed to be Mata Parvati and Lord Ganesha. This cave is located at a height of 3,888 meters and it is surrounded by snow mountains. The cave is located in a narrow space of and it is 141 km at a distance of 141 kilometers from Srinagar.

 You can only visit the Amarnath cave temple from June to August because of the harsh climate and long walk which takes almost five days to reach this Temple. It is said that the temple is more than 5000 years old and fulfills the wish of pilgrims. That is why you must visit these temples in India so that you can also get the blessings from Lord Shiva for a healthy and prosperous life.

8. Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh
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The real name of Tirupati Balaji Temple is Tirumala Venkateswara Temple of Tirupati which is located in Andhra Pradesh. It is said that more than 1 lakh to devotees visit this temple every day. The temple is located in the Tirumala hills and you can worship Lord Venkateswara who was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. So you should try to visit these temples in India if you want to get a blessing from Lord Vishnu. During 7th September every year, the brahmotsavam festival is organized in which the duties both male and female offer their hairs. During the festival, laddoos are distributed as prasadam.

9. Somnath Temple, Gujarat

Somnath Temple, Gujarat
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Somnath Temple is one of the must-visit temples in India as it is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The Somnath Temple is a location in Saurashtra in Gujarat. You can find the references of the Somnath temple in the Hindu text which means that it is one of the oldest temples in the country.

The Somnath Temple was referred to in the Shrine Eternal which is because this temple was built over and over again at different periods of time. This temple was damaged various times after the attacks. Its history has a great significance which makes it important for pilgrims to must visit these temples in India.

10. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttar Pradesh

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttar Pradesh
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This temple is one of the older and holiest temples of India. It is one of the must-visit temples in India that every pilgrim visit once. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and built on the banks of river Gange. You can find Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is amongst the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country which makes it important for the Hindu pilgrimage.

There is a belief amongst the devotee that after taking a bath in the Gange river if you offer your prayers in the temples you can the path of salvation. This temple contains a big Shivaling which is 90 cm wide and 60 cm tall. So if you are looking for Indian temples then this is one you should visit once in your life.

11. Sabarimala Temple, Kerala

Sabarimala Temple, Kerala
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The Sabarimala Temple is located on the Western Ghat and it is in Kerala. It is one of the top must-visit temples in India which is at the top of the mountain and surrounded by 18 hills. This temple has the largest number of pilgrims visiting the temple every year which is estimated to be more than 50 million devotees. This temple is dedicated to the son of Lord Shiva and Mohini, Lord Ayyappa.

If you are looking for popular Indian temples then Sabrimala's story has a great history behind it. It is said that Lord Ayyappa Killed demoness Mahishi who was causing problems for the people of the region. The temple was built by his foster father, who was the king of the region. Only men are allowed in this temple and women until the age of 10 and above 50 can enter the temple.

12. The Konark Sun Temple, Odisha

The Konark Sun Temple, Odisha
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The Konark Sun Temple which is located in the Puri district of Odisha is another popular temple amongst devotees. This is one of the most famous temples in India and dedicated to Lord Sun and there are only a few temples like this. There are many tourists who visit this temple which is due to the architecture of this temple. The temple is built in the shape similar to a chariot. It is one of the oldest temples of India as it is said that the temple was built somewhere around in 1250AD. It is built in such a way that the first ray of the sunlight will fall on the entrance of the temple. This temple is also listed under UNESCO’s world heritage list.

13. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra
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Every person in India must have heard of the famous Shirdi Sai Baba temple which is in Maharashtra. It was built in the memory of Saint Sai Baba and it also has the Samadhi of Sai Baba. You might already know that this is must-visit temples in India as millions of people visit it every month. It is amongst the few temples in the country that welcomes the people from every faith.
Most Indian temples have some kind of restrictions at the entry but Sai Baba offers unity and peace which gives listened by his devotees. Amongst the most popular quote from Sai Baba is ‘Shraddha Saburi’ and it means compassion and faith. Thousands of devotees visit the temple regularly to pay their respects to the most simple saint of the country.

Conclusion:
So these are some of the famous temples in India that you should visit not to get blessings from God. You can go during your vacations and your other pilgrimage in the quest of finding peace at the temples. All this place is very easily accessible to everyone around India and you won’t face any problems in finding these temples.
 

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