Temple & Places

Temples of various sizes and shapes can be found all over India. Some are well-known, while others are extremely secretive. In short, India is a land of gods, and this abundance of temples and pilgrimage sites are the living proof of it.

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Top 17 Lord Shiva Temples In South India

Temples in southern India are world-famous for their distinctive Dravidian architecture, which attracts millions of visitors every year. The Pallava dynasty, which ruled Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and many parts of northern Tamil Nadu until the 9th century, pioneered this style of temple construction. These southern Indian states now house some of the most ancient Hindu temples that are not only…

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Top 12 Most Ancient Hindu Temples In India

India is the birthplace of some of the major and oldest religions in the world. The most ancient ones are Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. According to some experts, the earliest roots of Hinduism can be traced back to prehistoric times, over ten thousand years ago. In modern times, the leftover cultural influence of these ancient religions can be seen in…

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Top 9 Largest Statues Of Lord Shiva In India

Lord Shiva, the god of ultimate destruction, is one of the supreme gods in Hinduism. He is an inseparable part of the entire Hindu belief system, making his presence visible in every nook and corner of this country, either in the form of Shiva Linga, temples, idols, or even statues.  When this much devotion towards a god meets modern architectural…

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Top 9 Most Visited Lord Shiva Temples In India

Lord Shiva is one of the three main deities of Hinduism. Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are collectively called the trinity. They carry out an infinite cycle of creation, operation, and destruction of the entire universe. Among these three deities, Lord Shiva, as being the god of destruction, is responsible for the destruction and re-emergence of the universe. This endless cycle…

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The 9 Hindu Temples In Sikkim You Should Visit Once In Life

Sikkim is one of the most beautiful northeastern states of India. It’s situated in the eastern parts of the Himalayas in an area of about 7,096 square kilometers. It is also one of the youngest and smallest states in India. Despite its small size, the state’s rich cultural sites attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. It was once ruled…