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India, a land that is stacked with spirituality and one can see temples in every nook and cranny of this wonderful and enthralling nation. The moment we hear the word ‘Temple’, a picture comes up in our minds, images of Gods and Goddesses, fragrance of incense sticks, chanting of holy mantras and heart soothing sounds of bells. The amalgamation of all these, fills mind and soul with a feeling of tranquility.

India is an abode of some of the best and holiest shrines of the world. Worshippers from every part of the world come to visit these temples that give them the feeling of being one with Gods and Goddesses. There are several legends that are connected with holy places. In short, temples in India are an ideal blend of spirituality and devotion.

Akshardham
Akshardham Temples Introduction

Akshardham Temples
India is a land of wonderful temples; every inch of this heavenly land is absorbed in mythology and every shrine is perfect and unique in its own way. The temples in India are popular for their architectural finesse and spirituality. Akshardham temple, Rock Cave temple, Meenakshi temple and Ellora in Maharashtra are world famous for immense beauty and also show us a glimpse of rich Indian culture and tradition.

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Khajuraho
Introduction of Khajuraho

Khajuraho Temples
Khajuraho is a small village in Madhya Pradesh that is far and wide praised for its enormous spectacle of incomparable temple architecture. The name Khajuraho is actually derived from Hindi word “Khajur” means “date palm” that grown in an abundant amount in this place. Due to its exotic shrines, Khajuraho has become a major tourist destination for honeymooners. These temples portray a wonderful picture that is encompassed with abundant emotions like love, ...

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Tirupati
Historical Background

Tirupati Temple
Tirupati was mainly developed by the donation made by kings during their reign. Every king from great dynasties of Southern peninsula paid reverence to Lord Venkateshwara in the ancient temple of Tirupati. The Pandayas of Madurai, Vijaynagar rulers, Pallavas of Kanchipuram and the Cholas of Thanjavur were followers of the deity and all these empires competed with one another in bequeathing the shrine with sumptuous offerings.

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Ajanta / Ellora
Ajanta and Ellora caves in a glance

Ajanta and Ellora caves
Best time to visit- Whole year
State- Maharashtra
District- Aurangabad
Discovered by- John Smith in 1819
Famous for/as- Historical, Heritage
Languages- Marathi, Hindi
Built in- The Ajanta Caves – 200 BC to 650 AD, The Ellora Caves – 350 AD to 700 AD
Weather- Summer 20 °C to 42°C, winter 10°C to 32°C

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Golden Temple
Introduction to the Golden Temple

Golden Temple
Best time to visit- Whole year
State- Maharashtra
District- Aurangabad
Discovered by- John Smith in 1819
Famous for/as- Historical, Heritage
Languages- Marathi, Hindi
Built in- The Ajanta Caves – 200 BC to 650 AD, The Ellora Caves – 350 AD to 700 AD
Weather- Summer 20 °C to 42°C, winter 10°C to 32°C

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ISKCON Temples
ISKCON- An Introduction

ISKCON Temples
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness is an international amalgamation that aims to encourage the happiness and peace of society by endowing with the science of Krishna awareness in accord with Vedic sacred writs and Bhagavad-Gita. Iskcon temples are devoted to Lord Krishna and constructed by Hare Rama Hare Krishna cult believers.
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada...

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Guruvayoor Temple
Guruvayoor Temple

Guruvayoor Temple
Guruvayoor temple in Kerala is also known as ‘Bhoolokavaikunta’ or ‘Paradise on Earth’. It is one of the most visited and famous holy places in South India. In terms of devotees every day, it is the fourth biggest shrine in India. Guruvayoor temple is an amalgamation of two words- ‘Guru (teacher of the God’s) and ‘Vayu’ (God of winds). Lord Krishna, also known as Bal Gopalan is the main deity of the shrine. It is said that just a mere sight of Lord’s statue in its magnificence is...

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Meenakshi Temple
An Introduction to Meenakshi Temple

Meenakshi Temple
The consecrated temple town Madurai--reputably known for the nectar that flowed from the hair of Lord Shiva in the form of blessing for Madurai is renowned for grand edifice-Meenakshi Temple that has become the mark of honor for Madurai city. Undoubtedly the labyrinthine Meenakshi Temple—celebrating the love of Goddess Meenakshi and her companion, Lord Sundareshwar, an avatar of Lord Shiva. The term Meenakshi means the “fish-eyed Goddess” and Sundareshwar means...

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Sabarimala Temple
Introduction to Sabarimala Temple

Sabarimala Temple
Sabarimala temple is one of the most well-known and revered shrine nestled in Pathanamthitta District of Kerala. Cuddled by 18 beautiful hills and dense forest of Western Ghats, the sanctified temple is an important spiritual centre for numerous people who visit the temple from farthest corner of India and world as well. It is estimated that approximately 5 crore devotees visit Sabarimala Ayyappa temple every year.

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Tirupati Tirumala Balaji
Ajanta / Ellora

Tirupati Tirumala Balaji
he sacred town of Tirupati-Tirumala-Balaji is one of the most sanctified places in India. The divine temple is popular for Lord Venkateshwara deity. The name Tirupati Balaji means “Lord of Lakshmi”. The well-known shrine is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara who is also named as Venkatramana. Most of our earliest texts declare that one can achieve emancipation in Kalyug only by worshipping Lord Sri Venkateshwara.
Tirupati Tirumala Balaji is popular as ...

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Brihadeeswara Temple
Introduction to Brihadeeswara Temple

Brihadeeswara Temple
The Brihadeeswara temple is popularly known as ‘the temple of temples’ and ‘Rajarajesavaram’. The fascinating consecrated place is situated in Thanjavur district. The shrine is not just an expression of architectural finesse, but also a way of leading a happy and peaceful life. Brihadeeswara temple, the earthly abode of Lord Shiva was designed by Sama Varma and structured by Sri RajaRaja Chola between 1003 and 1010 AD. The captivating beauty of the...

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Nataraja Temple
History

Nataraja Temple
The historical part of Nataraja Temple lies unseen in the haze of time. Tiilai was the initial name of this place that means the sky pervaded by atmosphere of knowledge and intelligence. According to mythology, the place was once a forest in Tillai. On the banks of tank, there was a small temple, which is now known as Thirumoolanathar. The great saints Patanjali and Vyagrapada paid reverence at Thirumoolanthar temple.

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