Brihadeshwara Temple, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 

Built by King Rajaraja Chola in 1002 AD, this temple was dedicated to Shiva and is the finest example of Dravidian art. The
Brihadeshwara temple combines the best in the tradition of temple building - architecture, sculpture, painting and
other allied arts. It is composed of many interconnected structures such as the Nandi pavilion, a pillared portico and a
large hall. Its vimana (the roof like structure that towers above the sanctum sanctorum or main shrine) is 66 metres
high. 
Kailashnath Temple, Ellora

This was built as a dedication to Lord Shiva, the destroyer. It is a tribute to man's
greatness, even though academia have not given it its due place in our school
history syllabus. It was carved in perfect proportion and alignment to its adjacent
structures, which include columns, flying bridges, stone arches, and statues and
buildings - all made out of a single piece of rock.
Chennakeshava Temple, Karnataka

Situated on the banks of the Yagachi river, this temple was an early masterpiece of
the Hoysala Period. It was built by the Vijayanagara ruler to commemorate their
victory over the Cholas and is solely dedicated to Vishnu as most of the figural
carvings depict aspects of Vishnu, particularly the incarnations and the God seated
with Lakshmi.
Tugnath Temple, Uttarakhand

At an elevation of 3680 metres above sea level, the Tugnath Temple is the highest
elevated of the Panch Kedar, the others are Madhyamaheshwar, Kedarnath,
Rudranath and Kalpeshwar. The temple is connected to the Ramayana where Lord
Ram meditated to release the curse of Brahmahatya for having slaughtered
Ravana. The temple is quite small, and hence only 10 people are allowed in at a
time. 
Adi Kumbeswarar, Tamil Nadu

Located in the temple town of India, Kumbhakonam, this temple dates back to the
Vijaynagara period. Adi Kumbeswarar is the presiding deity of the temple and the
shrine is located in the centre. Kumbeswarar is in the form a lingam believed to
have been made by Shiva himself when he mixed the nectar of immortality and
sand.
Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, Rajasthan

Although the structure of this temple dates back to the 14th century, this temple is
said to be 2000 years old. The temple is mainly built of marble and stone slabs. It
has a distinct red pinnacle and a bird motif. The temple sanctum sanctorum holds
the central images of Brahma and his second consort Gayatri. It witnesses a festival
dedicated to Brahma during the Kartik Purnima.
Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Tamil Nadu

Varadharaja Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in

the holy city of Kanchipuram. It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of
Vishnu believed to have been visited by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars. It is believed
that the lizard sculptures that adorn the ceilings of the temple when touched
forgive the sins of your past life. 
Konark Sun Temple, Odisha

This temple was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga

Dynasty around AD 1250. The temple is in the shape of a gigantic chariot with
elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. A major part of the structure is
now in ruins. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dilwara Temples near Mount Abu,
Rajasthan

Located about 2.5 km from Mount Abu, each

of these five temples are unique in their own
way and were built between the 11th and
13th century AD and are remarkable for their
stunning use of marble.

These five temples (Vimal Vasahi, Luna

Vasahi, Pittalhar Temple, Parshvanatha
Temple and Mahavir Swami Temple) are
considered the most beautiful Jain
pilgrimage sites in the world. 
Pancha Ratna Temple, Bankura, West Bengal

Built in 1643 by King Raghunath Singha, this temple stands on a low square plinth
and consists of an ambulatory pathway with a porch opened by three arches on
the four sides of the temple. The walls are richly decorated with terracotta carvings
featuring aspects of Lord Krishna?s life.
Badami Cave Temples,
Karnataka

The Badami cave temples are a

complex of temples located
at Badami, a town in
the Bagalkot District in the
northern part
of Karnataka, India. They are
considered an example of Indian
rock-cut architecture,
especially Badami Chalukya
Architecture.
 Vittala Temple, Hampi,
Karnataka
Perhaps one of the most
popular of all the temples in
the Hampi complex, this
houses the famous musical
pillars that have amazing
acoustics. The British wanted
to find out the reason
behind this, and so they cut
two pillars to check if there
was anything inside that was
producing the sound

. They found nothing but

hollow pillars.  The road
leading to the temple was
once a market where horses
were traded. Even today we
can see the ruins of the
market on both the sides of
the road. The temple contains
images of foreigners like
Persians selling horses.
Orchha Temples, Madhya Pradesh
Orchha is another famous tourist spot located near the famous Khajuraho Temple.
The town has Chaturbhuj Temple, Lakshmi Temple and Ram Raja Temple. 
The Chaturbhuj temple is imposing with tall spires built atop a high platform. Its
exterior is richly ornamented with lotus symbols. The Raja Ram Temple resembles
a palace as the Ram is worshiped as a king here.
The Lakshmi Temple is an odd mixture of temple and fort and an unique mixture of
concentric forms. It consists of an octagonal central tower inside a triangular
temple. In line with this eccentricity, the entrance gate is set in a corner rather
than the wall.