It is considered one of the 108 Divya Desams, or sacred abodes of Vishnu. The temple gained worldwide attention in 2011 when hidden vaults within its premises were discovered.
The kailasa temple in Ellora, the largest monolithic structure of the world. Entire temple from top to bottom was cut from solid basalt bed rock.
The construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya represents the culmination of a nearly 500-year-long aspiration for Hindus across the globe to reclaim the birthplace of Lord Ram and build a grand temple there.
Varanasi is one of the oldest and most sacred cities in the world, holding profound mythological significance i.n Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. It is also known as Kashi. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by Lord Shiva, who created the city and made it his eternal home.Varanasi is considered a Mukti Sthala, a place where one can achieve moksha (salvation). Dying in the city is believed to free a soul from the cycle of rebirth.
It is one among Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Situated at an altitude of over 3,500 meters in Himalayas near the Mandakini River, the town is a spiritual hub and the most remote of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites
This jyotirlinga temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is famous for its unique south-facing (Dakshinamukhi) idol, which is believed to protect devotees from an untimely death.
It is first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. It is the revered site where Lord Krishna is believed to have ended his earthly existence after being mistakenly struck by an arrow, marking the end of the Dwapara Yuga and the beginning of the Kali Yuga
It is the only place in India where the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga (Lord Shiva) and the Bhramaramba Shakti Peeth (Goddess Parvati) coexist. This union of Shiva and Shakti is considered highly sacred, symbolizing completeness and balance.
Krishna Janmasthan is the exact birthplace of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple complex is built around the underground prison cell (known as the Garbha Griha) where Krishna was born to his parents, Devaki and Vasudeva. This is considered the most sacred spot within the complex.
The Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib, is the holiest shrine in Sikhism, symbolizing equality, humility, and community service, and serves as a spiritual center for millions of devotees and visitors
It is one of Hinduism's most sacred pilgrimage sites, revered as the earthly dwelling of Lord Vishnu (Badrinarayan), who meditated there for the welfare of the universe. The temple is nestled high in the Himalayan mountains, forming a crucial part of the revered Char Dham pilgrimage circuit
Yadagirigutta temple (Yadadri) is the sacred hill where Lord Narasimha—an incarnation of Lord Vishnu—appeared in five distinct forms for his ardent devotee, Sage Yadarishi.
Mata Vaishno Devi is an incarnation of the Hindu goddess Durga. The temple is associated with the legend of Vaishnavi, who took the form of Vaishno Devi to annihilate the demon Mahishasura. It is located in Jammu and Kashmir, specifically in the Reasi district, nestled in the Trikuta hills.
Agni Lingam at Arunachaleswaram lies in the Hindu belief that Lord Shiva manifested as an infinite, blazing pillar of fire to resolve a dispute between Brahma and Vishnu over supremacy.
The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam holds immense importance in Hindu mythology, primarily as the foremost of the 108 Divya Desams (sacred abodes of Vishnu) and a site believed to grant moksha (liberation). It is often referred to as Bhooloka Vaikuntam, or "Heaven on Earth"
This Temple is located in the Himalayas, known for its naturally formed ice Shiva Lingam and rich mythology surrounding Lord Shiva. The Amarnath Temple is situated at an altitude of 3,888 meters (12,756 feet) in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is approximately 141 kilometers from Srinagar. This is the site where Lord Shiva revealed the secret of immortality to his consort, Parvati
Meenakshi, the principal deity of the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, holds a central place in Hindu mythology. She is considered an incarnation of Parvati and is depicted with fish-shaped eyes, symbolizing her divine nature.
Tawang is a high-altitude town in Arunachal Pradesh, India, situated at approximately 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). It is globally renowned as a center of Tibetan Buddhism and for its stunning Himalayan landscapes
Sabarimala Sannidhanam is the sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa, a deity born from the union of Lord Shiva and Mohini (the female avatar of Lord Vishnu) to defeat the demoness Mahishi.
It is a "Golden City" founded by Lord Krishna revered as a gateway to salvation (Mokshapuri), being one of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites essential for Hindus to visit to attain moksha.
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It is Shakti Peetha. After being burnt to ashes by Shiva's third eye, Kamadeva (the God of Love) performed penance at this site on Shiva's advice. Pandavas visited Nilachala hill to worship Kamakhya after their exile to regain their lost kingdom.
Sri Kalahasti, Andhra Pradesh
Vayu Lingam at Srikalahasti Temple lies in its profound representation of the air (Vayu) element among the five Pancha Bhuta Lingas
Chidambaram, Tamilnadu
Chidambaram, known as the Nataraja Temple, holds a unique and supreme position among the Pancha Bhuta Lingas (five elemental temples) because it represents Akasha (Ether/Space), the subtlest of the five elements
Ekambareswara Temple, Kanchipuram
The Prithvi Lingam is the sacred, earth-element manifestation of Lord Shiva at the ancient Ekambareswarar Temple (Ekambaranathar Temple) in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. This temple is a significant Pancha Bhoota Sthalam (five elements shrine), where Shiva represents Prithvi (Earth)
Jambukeswara Temple, Tamilnadu
The Jala Lingam at the Jambukeswarar Temple in Thiruvanaikaval, Tamil Nadu, represents the element of Water among the five Pancha Bhuta Lingas
Sringeri, Karnataka
Sringeri is a historic temple town in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, India, situated on the banks of the Tunga River. It is famous as the site of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, the first of four cardinal monasteries (mathas) established by the 8th-century philosopher Adi Shankaracharya
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Haridwar, known as "An Entryway to God," is believed to be one of the four sites where drops of amrita, the elixir of immortality, fell during the Samudra Manthan.Kumbh Mela, hosted every 12 years drawing millions of devotees
Triveni Sangam,the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical underground Saraswati rivers. It is believed that bathing here washes away sins and aids in achieving Moksha
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
In Guruvayurappan temple, a four-armed form of Lord Vishnu worshipped as Lord Krishna in his infant stage. Mythology states the central idol was originally worshipped by Lord Vishnu himself in Vaikunta. It was later gifted to Lord Brahma.
Guruvayur, Kerala
Rishikesh is known as the "Yoga Capital of the World". Following the battle with Ravana, Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana performed penance here to atone for their sins. The Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, located nearby, is revered as the site where Lord Shiva consumed the Halahala poison
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
It is the place where Gautam Buddha attained the self-enlightenment under the holy Bodhi tree approximately 2,500 years ago and became the Buddha. Thus Bodh Gaya is believed as one of the most four holy site for follower of Buddhism across the world.
Bodh Gaya, Bihar