India is a land of temples. Every state in this country is known for its famous temples that attract thousands of tourists from all over the world. Temples in India are known for their mythological and religious importance. Additionally, they are also known for their myths, riches, and healing powers. Some temples are known for their customs while some are more popular for other fascinating reasons.
The list of temples in India is never-ending. However, here is a list of popular temples in India that are known for their rich history and significance.
Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Trivandrum
Known for its majestic constructions and amassing wealth, the Anantha Padmanabha temple is world-renowned as the richest temple in India. The customs at this temple are very strict. One has to enter in traditional dhoti or saree and Indian wear only.
Tirumala Balaji Temple, Tirumala
A temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and needs no introduction. The Lord Balaji is known to fulfill devotees’ wishes and in return, they offer him their hair. The whole temple town of Tirumala and Tirupati always emit surreal vibes of the divine presence. This is yet another richest temple in India that attracts lakhs of visitors from across the world every month.
Sri Kalahasti temple, Chittoor
This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is known for its powers of eliminating any types of doshas due to malefic planets in one’s horoscope. While most other temples remain closed during eclipses, this temple stays open during eclipses. It is said that eclipses cannot show their effect here. Lord Shiva is worshipped here in the form of vayu(air) linga.
Madurai Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
Another world prominent richest temple in India, the Madurai temple is dedicated to Lord Sundareswar (Lord Shiva) and Meenakshi Amman. The temple’s rich construction binds anyone and the premises are so large too. The temple is known for its lamps festival held every year.
Sri Mahishasura Mardini Temple, Mysore
Located on a hill near Mysore, the Chamundi temple is known for its rich powers. The temple owns the significance of the story of Goddess Durga killing Mahishashura, the demon. The temple's location on a hill adds to its scenic beauty.
Rameswaram temple, Rameswaram
Located on the Rameswaram island at the South Indian tip of India, the Rameswaram temple holds immense religious prominence. It is said that Lord Ram himself established the Shiva linga here after his killing of Ravana. The temple is rich in terms of its construction and mythological importance. The place is also known for performing rituals to the ancestors according to Hinduism.
Dwarka Temple, Gujarat
The mystery town of Dwaraka was once ruled by Lord Srikrishna himself. This aspect adds to the richness of this Dwaraka temple and enhances its importance. This is yet another richest temple in India that attracts visitors from all across the world.
Akshardham Temple, Delhi
The Akshardham temple is a modern construction in the Indian temple list. The temple is dedicated to Swami Narayan. The construction and the premises of the temple are spellbinding and reflect the work perfection levels of sculptors.
Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand
Always surrounded by caps of snow and open during only certain mentioned months, Kedarnath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotes have to plan and register themselves very ahead to take the Darshan of Lord Shiva here.
Kamakhya Temple, Assam
This temple is one of the Shakti Peethams of Goddess Durga. It is said that the Goddess here is very powerful. This temple that holds immense prominence in Hinduism is located in the hilly terrains of Assam. It offers immense unexplainable spiritual feelings to the visitors.
This is only a small list of popular temples in India. If you are planning a temple trip to India, you should not miss visiting these temples in any way.