India is home to so many beautiful temples that you can revolve multiple holidays around them. Here are some of the most incredible temples in the country that you must visit.
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Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar
The holiest of sites for Buddhists across the world, here in Bihar's Mahabodhi Temple you will find divinity staring at you.
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Swaminarayan Akshardham, Delhi
Completed in 2005, the temple is an architectural marvel. The temple complex is vast, and it is a must-visit place of interest in Delhi.
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Meenakshi Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu
Beautiful beyond measure, this temple in Madurai is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, who is a form of Parvati.
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Lotus Temple, Delhi
Located in Delhi, Lotus Temple is the Baháʼí House of Worship built in 1986. It is a beautiful structure that is a prime tourist attraction.
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Brihadisvara Temple, Tamil Nadu
Known as an example of fully realized Tamil architecture, Brihadisvara Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Golden Temple, Punjab
The holiest of sites for Sikhs, the Golden Temple is situated in Amritsar. It was completed in 1577, and has been central to Sikhism ever since.
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Dakshineswar Temple, West Bengal
On the banks of the Hoogly River lies the temple dedicated to Parashakti Adya Kali. It is a widely reverred temple whose head priest used to be Shri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
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Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand
This spectacular temple is located in the high Himalayas, and is a very popular Hindu pilgrimage site. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.