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The Architecture of These Temples Will Leave You Amazed

The Khajuraho Temples, UNESCO world heritage site, were built between the 9th and 11th centuries by the Chandela dynasty. They're decorated with intricate sculptures and carvings showing different aspects of life.

1 Khajuraho Temple Madhya Pradesh

The Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO world heritage site, looks like a huge chariot made of stone carvings. This Sun Chariot, with its detailed wheels and horses carved in stone, shows the artistic brilliance of ancient India.

2 Konark Sun Temple Odisha

Dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, the consort of Lord Shiva. The highlight of the temple is the Hall of Thousand Pillars, adorned with intricately carved pillars showcasing the finest craftsmanship of ancient artisans.

3 Meenakshi Temple Tamil Nadu

Dilwara Temples were built between the 11th and 13th centuries to honor the Jain Tirthankaras. They're decorated with finely carved pillars, domes, and doorways, showing off the amazing skills of ancient artisans.

4 Dilwara Temple  Rajasthan

The Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are renowned for their rock-cut architecture and Buddhist paintings. The caves are cultural heritage of ancient India, inspiring artists and scholars from around the world.

5 Ajanta cave Maharashtra

The Ranakpur Jain Temple is for Adinatha, the first Tirthankara of Jainism. Built in the 15th century, the temple has 29 halls and 80 domes. Inside, there are 1,444 marble pillars, all carved with different designs and patterns.

6 Ranakpur Jain Temple Rajasthan

It is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (a form of Lord Vishnu). It is one of the most visited religious sites in the world. Situated atop the Seven Hills of Tirumala, the temple is renowned for its Dravidian-style architecture. 

7 Tirumala  Temple Andhra Pradesh 

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple, adorned with ornate pillars and intricate carvings, was built-in the 12th century, renowned for its Dravidian-style architecture.

8 Ramanathaswamy Temple Tamil Nadu 

The temple is renowned for its traditional Kerala style of architecture. Constructed with white marble, the temple features intricate carvings and sculptures depicting various Hindu deities and mythological scenes. 

9 Padmanabhaswamy  Temple, Kerala

The Jaganath Temple, famous for its Rath Yatra, was constructed in the 12th century by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva. The Kalinga architectural is known for its detailed carvings.

10 Jagannath Temple Odisha 

The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is the holiest shrine of Sikhism. The temple’s shimmering golden exterior reflects in the surrounding Amrit Sarovar, creating a breathtaking sight for visitors.

11 Golden Temple Punjab

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Somnath Temple, is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines for Hindus. Rebuilt several times over the centuries, the architecture is the masonry skills of Gujarat’s master masons.

12 Somnath Temple Gujarat 

The Ram Mandir is a big Hindu temple in Ayodhya, where Lord Rama was born. After about 75 years of court battle, the Supreme Court permitted to build the temple. It opened in January 2024. The temple has three floors with fancy carvings and a statue of Lord Rama inside.

13 Ram Temple Uttar Pradesh

Akshardham Temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. Built-in 2005, inspired by the Māru-Gurjara architecture style, the temple has 234 ornately carved pillars, nine domes, and 20,000 murtis of swamis, devotees, and acharyas.

14 Akshardham Temple Delhi