Indian Temples

Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, Delhi Akshardham Temple About Us : Akshardham Temple Delhi is located east of Delhi on the bank of the river Yamuna. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Swaminarayan in East Delhi. It was built on a 2,000-acre site that had been acquired by the Government of India in 1948. The complex was opened to the public by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Dr. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma on 26 November 1981. The basic structure of Akshardham Temple Complex includes two temples: one for Lord Swaminarayan and his son Acharya Madhavnand Dada and the other for their consort Devki Mataji. There are also many other temples within this complex which include those dedicated to deities like Hanuman, Saraswati, and Parvati, etc.; temples that are meant for specific purposes like Brahma Kaushalya Mandir (temple dedicated to God Brahma), Hindu Vishnu Temples, etc.; as well as gardens with beautiful gardens like Meditation Garden; Dhyan Chand Park where devo...

  Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Saibaba's home is Shirdi, 122 km from Nashik in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. It lies on the banks of River Narmada. Shirdi is known as the "City of Saints". In addition to being a pilgrimage site, it is also famous for its temples and mosques built by Sai Baba (also known as Swami). Many places in Shri Sai Baba Temple Shirdi attract people from all over India and abroad. These include Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai Mosque, Gurusthan Mandir – the birthplace of Sai Baba (Swami) at Lendi Baug Garden & Museum Chavadi Maruti Temple Khandoba Temple & Nand Deep / Chavadi Deep Gaseous bodies are luminous Samadhi Mandir It is believed that Sai Baba came to Shirdi in 1858 and spent 60 years of his life here until he attained salvation in 1918. Sai Baba is popularly known as the 'child of God, as he always preaches the message of universal brotherhood. Attractions Near Shirdi 1 . Dwarkamai Mosq...

Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple, Mumbai Sri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple About Us : Sri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple , Mumbai is one of the most popular temples in India. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, and is one of the oldest and most visited Hindu temples in Mumbai. This temple was built by the Sri siddhivinayak Dutt Khatri family, who have been serving this deity for generations. Many shoppers visit the temple every day. On the right side of the Ganesha idol is the trunk which is also depicted in most Ganesha idols. This temple is built with a huge dome, which is the main attraction of this temple. It has a magnificent dome, which makes it look beautiful. The architecture of this temple is very beautiful and attractive to see. There are many sculptures on the walls around the main hall where people can also enjoy looking at them while praying or meditating in this place. Sri Siddhivinayak Ganapati The temple is open for darshan from 6 AM to 12 PM and 5 PM to 9 PM.   ...

  Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu & Kashmir Mata Vaishno Devi Temple Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is situated in the Trikuta hills of Katra. The temple was built in 1560 AD by Guru Gorakhnath and Mahant Bhagwan Das. The Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir is situated at a height of 5200 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest temples in India as well as one of India's most sacred pilgrimage sites. Inside the temple, three Pindis are representing the Goddess as Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati. Many other temples surround this one like Baba Bhairon Nath Mandir, Ban Ganga, Charanpaduka, and Dera Baba Jitto among others making it one of the largest temples in India with over two thousand deities being worshipped here every year by thousands of devotees who come from all over the world to visit this holy place where Lord Shiva has manifested himself through his wife Parvati." It is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus, who visit there to pay homage to the Goddess...

  Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttar Pradesh Kashi Vishwanath Temple The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, and is one of the most famous Hindu temples. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganges. One of the most sacred Shiva temples is the 12 Jyotirlingas. The main deity is known as Vishwanath or Vishveshwar. Vishwanath or Vishweshwar means ' Lord of the Universe ’. The city of Varanasi is also known as Kashi, and hence the temple is called Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The tower of the temple is plated with 800 kg of gold.   Intricate carvings that give divine attributes adorn the exterior of the temple facade. The temple also has several other smaller shrines like Kalabhairava, Vishnu, Virupaksha Gauri, Vinayaka, and Avimukteswara. Best Time To Visit (November - February) i.e. winter is the best time to visit Varanasi as the temperature is low in this art and there i...

  Shree Somnath Jyotirling Temple, Gujarat Somnath Temple Somnath Temple is a Hindu temple which is located in Prabhas Patan, Veraval in Gujarat, India. This intricately carved temple is located on the western coast of the state. The honey-colored Somnath Temple is the birthplace of the first Jyotirlinga among the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas in India. This is the place where Shiva appeared as a fiery pillar of light. The temple is located at the confluence of three rivers, Kapila, Hiran, and Saraswati, and these rivers touch the shore on which the tidal waves of the Arabian Sea are built. The timeline of the ancient temple can be traced back to 649 BC but is believed to be older. This temple was reconstructed in 1951. On the northern side of the temple garden is a colorful diorama of the Shiva story, difficult to see through the misty glass. An hour-long sound and light show by Amitabh Bachchan in baritone highlights the temple at 7.45 pm. Somraj (Moon God) is said to have built ...

  Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh About Tirupati Balaji Temple Tirupati Temple also called Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple. In South India, this temple is one of the major tourist attractions and also one of the richest as well as most visited temples in India.   It is located at the peak of Tirumala Hill, also known as Venkatadri. The Venkatadri is one of the seven hills considered holy by the Hindus. The temple has a striking architecture with gold-plated Vimanam, the tower housing the main deity, Bangaru Vakili, Padi Kavali, and the Vendi Vakili and Garbh Gruha. Attractions: Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple Padmavathi Temple is the temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi or Alamelumanga, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. The temple is situated in Tiruchanur, Tirupati in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is under the administration of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.   The list of Hindu temples in Tirupati is incomplete without mentioning...

 Konark Sun Temple, Orissa About Konark Sun Temple  The  Konark Sun Temple   is a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the sun god Surya. It is a World Heritage Site, located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Orissa, India. It is one of the most well-known examples of Indian temple architecture and one of India’s most recognizable symbols. The temple was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 CE and was named after the village Konark which means "black fort." The black stone used for this temple came from a quarry near present-day Kankadahad, about 60 miles (97 km) away from Konark. Attractions: There are a lot of different places to see in and around Konark, but some stand out more than others. If you're looking for the best places to visit while you're in town, be sure to check out the following destinations: 1. Chandrabhaga Beach:   Chandrabhaga Beach This is a beautiful sandy beach that's perfect for a relaxing day by the wat...

  Kedarnath Temple,  Uttarakhand Kedarnath Temple In a Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand,  Kedarnath Temple   is located on the bank of the Mandakini river. This temple is ancient and constructed over a thousand years ago by Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya. Kedarnath temple is one of the sacred pilgrimage centers in India. In a 12 Jyotir Lingam Kedarnath Dham is one of the temples. This temple is an important temple among the Panch Kedar. Situated at a breathtaking location. “Kedar Khand ” is a Historic name of a temple. In winter there is heavy Snowfall and the temple itself is blanketed with snow from November to April. In a small hall in front of the temple and there is an image of Parvati and the five Pandavas. The entrance to Kedarnath Temple is decorated with statues of the Pandavas, Draupadi, Nandi, Shivas’s vehicle, Lord Krishna, and Virbhadra. Kedarnath Temple is made from a gray hunk of stones. Haridwar is the nearby railway station from where one can...