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Kheer Bhawani Temple
Tulmul (Ganderbal District), Jammu and Kashmir, India
Kashmiri Pandit Temple Style
Important Pilgrimage Site for Kashmiri Pandits, managed by Dharmarth Trust.
Located in Tulmul village near Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, Kheer Bhawani Temple is a highly revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Ragnya Devi. Situated amidst chinar trees within a sacred spring, the temple complex is particularly important for Kashmiri Pandits. The temple gets its name from the traditional offering of kheer (rice pudding). The colour of the spring's water is believed to change, foretelling events for the region. It remains a significant symbol of faith and cultural identity for the community.
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Temple Complex
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Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
Modern / North Indian Temple Style
Major Pilgrimage Site; complex includes ASI protected areas (ruins).
Located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, this temple complex marks the site traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. It comprises several shrines, including the Keshavdeva Temple, the Garbha Griha shrine (indicating the exact birth spot), and the Bhagvata Bhavan. Adjacent to it stands the Shahi Eidgah mosque, a reminder of historical conflicts. The complex is a major pilgrimage center for Hindus, attracting vast crowds, especially during festivals like Janmashtami, celebrating Krishna's divine birth.
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Temple
550
Lingaraj Temple
Bhubaneswar (Khordha District), Odisha, India
Kalinga Architecture
Major Pilgrimage Site; Monument of National Importance (ASI - exterior protection).
Dominating the skyline of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the Lingaraj Temple is one of the oldest and largest temples in the city, dedicated to Lord Shiva as Harihara (a combined form of Vishnu and Shiva). Built predominantly in the 11th century, it represents the culmination of Kalinga architecture, featuring a towering 55-meter high vimana (main spire) and numerous subsidiary shrines within its spacious courtyard. A major pilgrimage site, access to the main sanctum is restricted to Hindus, preserving ancient rituals.
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Maa Bamleshwari Temple
Dongargarh (Rajnandgaon District), Chhattisgarh, India
Modern / Local Temple Style
Major regional Pilgrimage Site, managed by Trust.
Perched atop a hill (Dongargarh) in Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, the Maa Bamleshwari Temple is a major pilgrimage site dedicated to Goddess Bamleshwari. The complex consists of the main hilltop shrine (Badi Bamleshwari) accessible by stairs or ropeway, and a smaller shrine at the foothill (Chhoti Bamleshwari). It attracts large crowds, especially during Navaratri festivals, when devotees undertake arduous journeys to seek the goddess's blessings. The temple offers panoramic views of the surrounding region as well.
Completeness62%
Temple
650
Mahalaxmi Temple
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Chalukya Architecture (Hemadpanti)
Major Pilgrimage Site (Shakti Peetha), managed by PMDS.
Located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, the Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the Shakti Peethas, dedicated to Goddess Ambabai (Mahalaxmi), the consort of Lord Vishnu. This ancient temple, built predominantly in the Chalukyan Hemadpanti style, features intricate stone carvings and a distinct multi-tiered structure. It holds immense religious significance, attracting millions of devotees annually, especially during festivals like Navaratri and Kiranotsav (Festival of Sun Rays), when sunlight illuminates the deity's idol directly.
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Temple
150
Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
Srisailam (Nandyal District), Andhra Pradesh, India
Dravidian Architecture
Major Pilgrimage Site (Jyotirlinga, Shakti Peetha), managed by Endowments Dept./Trust.
Situated atop the Nallamala Hills in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, the Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva (as Mallikarjuna) and Goddess Parvati (as Bhramaramba Devi). It holds the unique distinction of being both one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and one of the eighteen Shakti Peethas. This ancient temple complex, mentioned in scriptures, features Dravidian architecture and attracts Saivite and Shakta devotees from across India, making it a major pilgrimage center in South India today.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Jokhang Temple
Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Tibetan Buddhist / Vihara Style
UNESCO World Heritage Site (part of Potala Palace ensemble), major Tibetan Buddhist temple.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lhasa, Tibet, the Jokhang Temple is considered the most sacred and important temple for Tibetan Buddhists. Founded in the 7th century, it houses the revered Jowo Shakyamuni statue, believed to be a life-sized image of the Buddha at age 12. The temple complex blends Indian vihara, Chinese Tang dynasty, and Nepalese architectural styles. It remains a major pilgrimage destination, with devotees performing prostrations around it, embodying the heart of Tibetan spiritual life and devotion.
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Temple
1847
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Bengali Navaratna Style
Major Pilgrimage Site, historically significant (Ramakrishna connection), managed by Trust.
Situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, West Bengal, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a famous Hindu shrine founded by Rani Rashmoni in the mid-19th century. The complex centers around the main temple dedicated to Goddess Bhavatarini (a form of Kali) and includes twelve Shiva temples and a Radha-Krishna temple. It gained renown due to its association with the mystic Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, who served as its priest. It remains a major pilgrimage site and symbol of devotion in Bengal.
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Meenakshi Amman Temple
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Dravidian Architecture
Major Pilgrimage Site & architectural marvel, managed by HR&CE TN.
Located in the heart of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (a form of Parvati) and her consort Sundareswarar (a form of Shiva). This sprawling Dravidian complex is renowned for its fourteen towering gopurams (gateway towers) covered in vibrant stucco figures, numerous shrines, and the thousand-pillared hall. A major pilgrimage destination and architectural marvel, it embodies the cultural and religious life of Madurai, drawing vast crowds daily.
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Temple
1026
Modhera Sun Temple
Modhera (Mehsana District), Gujarat, India
Maru-Gurjara Architecture (Solanki)
Protected Monument of National Importance (ASI), UNESCO Tentative List site.
Situated on the banks of the Pushpavati River in Modhera, Gujarat, this Sun Temple, built in the 11th century during the Solanki dynasty, is an architectural gem dedicated to the Sun God Surya. Though no longer used for active worship, it is renowned for its intricate carvings, the main temple hall (Gudhamandapa), assembly hall (Sabhamandapa), and a large rectangular stepwell (Surya Kund) with numerous subsidiary shrines. It stands as a magnificent example of Maru-Gurjara architecture and artistic achievement.
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Archaeological Site/Ruins
724
Martand Sun Temple
Mattan (Anantnag District), Jammu and Kashmir, India
Kashmiri Architecture
Protected Monument of National Importance (ASI) - significant ruins.
Situated near Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir, the Martand Sun Temple ruins are a significant archaeological site dating back to the 8th century CE, built during the Karkota dynasty. Dedicated to Surya (the Sun God), this grand temple complex showcased a blend of Gandharan, Gupta, and Kashmiri architectural styles. Though now in ruins, its massive limestone structures, colonnaded courtyard, and principal shrine atop a plateau offer a glimpse into its former splendor and the region's rich ancient past that is long gone.
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Temple
1691
Jagannath Temple (Ranchi)
Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
Kalinga Influence / Local Style
Important historical temple (17th C replica), likely State recognized.
Built in the 17th century by the king of Barkagarh, Thakur Ani Nath Shahdeo, the Jagannath Temple in Ranchi, Jharkhand, is modeled after the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri. Located atop a small hill, the temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. It also celebrates an annual Rath Yatra festival, which is a major local event attracting numerous devotees. While smaller than its Puri counterpart, it remains an important pilgrimage site for the people of Jharkhand and surrounding regions.
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