11 Most Amazing Temples Of India
The list contains some of the amazing heritage temples of different states from India. Each one of these temples represents India's great history ,cultural, uniqueness , beautiful architecture and sculpture. Definitely these temples will transport a person to the different Era. These temples are beautiful example of power of human brain, emotions and creativity.
1.The Lord Venkateshwara Temple or Balaji Temple:
It was 4.30 am in the morning when we touched this holy place. Lord Venkateshwara Temple or Balaji Temple is situated in Tirupati , Andhrapradesh,India.At 5.30 am, when we reached to the top of Tirumala Hills, which had seven peaks looks like heaven to me. The soft sun was arising and beautiful sunrays where coming out from the hills and painted everything in pink. One of the wealthiest temples in the world ,which was very well organized. There was a long queue in the huge complex of Dravidian style temple . When I reached in front of the Lord Balaji's huge excellently decorated statue, it was completely Mesmerizing experience for me. This 300AD old temple has long history to explore.
2.The Chennakeshava Temple:
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| Chennakeshava temple,Belur |
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| Chennakeshava temple,Architect and sculpture |
3.The Jagganath (Lord Vishnu) temple:
This world famous Jagganath (Lord Vishnu) temple is located in Puri,Orissa on east coast of India on Bay of Bengal.It is one among the Char Dhaam (pilgrimage) for Hindu's.The temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu(Jagganath) .The Idols of Lord Jagannath,brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra are made with wood ,where most of the Indian temples worship Idols made with stone.
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| Jagannath Puri Temple |
This 12th century temple is famous for its Rath Yatra where one can witness the ocean of human beings from whole world and that is a perfect place to experience mythology,history,culture,spirituality and roots of Indian values.
The Jagganath temple structure perfectly represent the Kalinga style architecture. It represents the typical Odishan way of art work .The structure shows the excellent workmanship and complexity of architecture. There are extraordinary facts are available regarding this great temple.
4.The Meenakshi (Godess Parvathi ) temple
Meenakshi Temple is in Madurai, Tamilnadu,India also known as Temple city. Once I crossed the busy narrow street the beautiful colored and carved temple entrance was very well visible. Inside the temple it was a big rectangular complex having multiple temples and gates .
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| Meenakshi Temple,Madurai |
When I entered the main shrine of the temple which looks like a book to me with old sculpture, big statues carved on black stones. The Meenakshi (Goddess Parvathi ) temple was completely a mesmerizing experience for me.
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| Carved Enranceof Meenakhshi Temple |
One part of temple is famous for "Hall Of Thousand Pillars ",which blown my limited expectations. The Hall has 985 pillars, Every pillar has different huge carving and each one of them has their own explanations and detailing.
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| Hall Of Thousand Pillars,Madurai |
5.Rameshwaram
The city of Lord Rama Rameswaram Island begins with mind-boggling sea view with one decade old rail track with vintage bridge, which opens when ships cross through. I could see peaceful comofludge of Bay of Bengal and Indian ocean.
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| Rameshwaram Bridge |
Rameswaram is one of the main Dhaam(pilgrimage) out of 4 major Hindu Pilgrimage situated in Tamilnadu state India. Out side the temple Temple has huge gate to enter and the longest corridor in the world across the temple, I could see the carved pillar and colorful lotus ceiling. The inside temple gives you very nostalgic existence of old customs and rituals which takes towards our roots.
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| Sculpted Pillars |
Rameshwaram is a very peaceful small town with the traditional south Indian temple with the high religious importance. The Shiva Linga was established by Lord Rama and the temple was built by different rulers from different Eras.
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| Entrance of the Rameshwaram Temple |
This holy place is also the home of great Indian former president & scientists Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam. Rameshwaram is Edge of Indian Territory and give chance to explore many religious and tourist activities.
6.The Kailashantar Temple
It was a narrow residential lane of Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, where we reached to visit Kailashantar Temple. From outside this one of the oldest Shiva Temple looked like any other beautiful temple of South India. Since the temple was smaller in size competitively other temples so our expectations also came down. The big Nandi statue was situated on the green lawn outside the temple.
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| The Kailashantar Temple in Kanchipuram |
When, I entered through the main entrance which was smaller in size and my first step unbelievably transported me to some other world. I was wordless and completely mesmerized to see the art work every where in the temple. The outstanding Sculpture and architect is perfect place for learners, historian, architects and explorers. The peaceful long haired Shiva with Veena (an oldest Indian musical instrument)can be seen only in this temple. The fine detailing of art work shows the Knowledge of Pallava kings, who built the temple in 12th century.
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| Inner View & Sculpture of the Kailashantar Temple |
The temple comes under Archeological survey of India (AGI). The study of Dravidian Architecture is certainly incomplete without visiting this wonderful temple. It was indeed a delightful experience seeing those both side carved galleries of the temple.
7.The Ekambareshwar temple
Kanchipurm is city of thousands temples and known as Kashi of South.The city was home of Adi Shankaracharya and unarguably the few of oldest Temples of the world are here .
It has one of the longest entrance door ,which can be seen very clearly from distance. The scented smell of carved corridors took me to the inside shrine where row of 1008 shivalings were present.Unbelievably,all the Shivalinga were intact and was in good condition since such a long time. Temple has very old vibes ,which made to read me every possible details there. I found this place is suitable for exploring the Vedic school of thought of India.
Here Devi Parvati had meditated for years to please Lord Shiva under the Mango tree, which was present in the small compound inside and believe to be 3000 years old . Ekambareshwar means " God of Mango Tree".
8.The Hoysaleswara Temple
When I entered the Hoysaleswara Temple, I stand still for sometime and lenses of my eyes took the wide shot ,covered everything in one go. It was a beautiful piece from History. More I went close more I got attracted. This Temple tells you the glory of Hoysala Kingdom.
I would recommend to hire a guide and understand the integrity of the marvelous art , which includes incidents from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Vishnu Purana and list will not finish here.
Some of the sculpture depict the presence of advance technology thousands years back .This 12th century soapstone carved Shiva temple is situated in Halebidu (means "The Ruined City"), Karnataka ,India. Proudly I can say , it is one of the amazing temples from India .
9.The Chamundeswari Temple
The Chamundeswari Temple is in Mysore Karnataka .It is a temple of Maa Chamunda (Goddess Durga).This temple is situated on the Chamundi hill outskirts of Mysore. Chamundeswari temple has its religious importance and one of the Shakti Peeth. As per Hindu belief Maa Chamunda had killed demon Mahishasura here. The temple is 1000 year old and carved in Dravidian style.
There are frequent buses goes to the hill top . From the hill I could watch beautiful Mysore city. Mysore is famous for its Dussehra , visiting the temple during Dussehra has its own joy & feel.
10.The Bhagwan Bahubali Temple
After climbing up more than 700 steps on Vindhyagiri Hills of Shravanabelagola of Hassan districts of Karnataka India. The drizzling and pleasant wind with 360 degree city view made it memorable .
Reaching on top is a worth visiting after seeing huge 57 feet Monolith of Bhagwan Bahubali. It is one of the tallest free standing statue in the world. It is one of the famous Jain teerth (pilgrim).Everything is well preserved history and sculpture were saying their own story since 981 AD.
The Chandragiri Hills was on the other side of the road ,where 300 steps we climbed to see the amazing monuments were lying across the hills from footmarks to painting, statues, temples, pillars, manuscripts and lists go on .The place had left permanent mark on us.
11.The Shore temple
Shore Temple is in Mahabalipuram,Tamilnadu India.It is an excellent example of Dravidian Architecture. The Shore temple was different then other south India's temple and no wonder it is in UNISCO Heritage site.
Open green lawn enhanced the beauty of temple .This 7-8 century old Shiva temple was facing Bay of Bengal . Most of the carving and pieces of art work were intact at its place .The outer wall had multiple no's of Nandi (bull) statues .All the excavation efforts can be seen easily .This became my favorited in recommdation list of must visit places in India.
The Great History of India has given many such amazing monuments and temples ,which tells us about the glory of past. The sculpture and architects are still a puzzle for many of us .The combinations of knowledge, wisdom, science and technology were so beautifully presented by these unique temple.
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