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India is a well known for its diversity in its festivals, cultures and for beautiful temples.
Temples in India vary in size because you can find a small temple located in the roadside to
large structures carved in rocks. Temples in India can be seen everywhere from the hilly
areas of the Himalayas to the mountains of Ladakh. Let me list down top 10 temples in
India,
Temples in India
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One of the largest Hindu temples around the world, Meenakshi Amman Temple,
Meenakshi Temple, also known as Minakshi-Sundareshwara Temple, is one of the ancient
and most astonishing temples in India. Located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in
the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, Meenakshi Temple is a crowning glory of
south India. The temple is famed for its great mythological and historical significance that
dates back to the 1st century C.E. It is one of the main attractions of South India with
thousands of devotees Visiting it every day. During the ‘Tirukalyanam Festival,’ which takes
place over a period of 10 days, the temple attracts more than a million devotees every day.
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3. Sai Baba Temple, Shirdi
Sai Baba temple in Shirdi is one of the holiest places and also one of the richest temples in
India., It is the most popular pilgrimage centre located in the town of Shirdi, Ahmednagar
district of the Indian state of Maharastra. The temple is easily accessible from anywhere in
India. It is open to all people irrespective of religions, castes and creeds. The main shrine is
known as the Samadhi Temple. Here, the mortal body of Sai Baba is actually buried in the
white marble of the temple. Besides the Samadhi, there is a marble image of Sai Baba in a
sitting position that seems as the real Sai Baba sitting for their devotees.
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7. Khajuraho Temple, Madhya Pradesh
The Khajuraho temple complex is a series of beautifully built and decorated structures
located in the Indian state Madhya Pradesh. Designated as one of the UNESCO World
Heritage Sites in India, the temples are famous all over the world for their nagara-style
architectural and erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Temples also feature a variety of
artwork, that includes some of the finest art in the world.
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These are the most popular and beautiful temples in India. Do post your comments.
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