10 Famous Temples In India, Cultural Unity

10 Famous Temples in India:

India is the place for religious integrity. Here people are very orthodox in following spiritual practices. So the kings and other Rich people built many impressive structures called temples. Here prominent people follow Hinduism, which is one of the practices of the people. We can find thousands of temples all over the country. People go to the temple daily and pray to their gods and goddesses. Here Temples indicate the symbols of Hindus’ glorious past and present. The ten primary important historical temples gave below…

1. Tanjore Brihadeshwara Temple, Tamil Nadu:

In 1000 AD, King Rajaraja Chola built this temple and dedicated it to lord Shiva. This temple indicated the Dravidian art culture and was constructed with Marble. The architecture is marvellous, and the sculptures seem to live. Other paintings and allied arts attract tourists from all over.

2. Ellora Kailashnath Temple: 

This Lord Shiva temple was constructed with a single piece of rock. From ancient history, Rashtrakuta king Krishna built this temple during 756 – 773 CE. Every year many tourists visit this place.

3. Karnataka Chennakeshava Temple: 

Chennakeshava Temple is one of the masterpieces of the Hoysala period. The temple was constructed on the banks of the Yagachi River. The temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu along with the goddess Lakshmi. Vijayanagara rulers built this temple in the name of victory over the Cholas.

4. Uttarakhand Tugnath Temple: 

Tugnath Temple is one of the tallest temples among the Panch Kedar temples. The temple is situated above 3680 meters of sea level. The other Panch Kedar temples are Madhyamaheshwar, Kedarnath, Rudranath, and Kalpeshwar.

5. Tamil Nadu Adi Kumbeswarar: 

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of a lingam. The devotees believe that Lord Shiva formed as lingam when he mixed sand with the nectar of immortality. We don’t know about the perfect date of construction, but building this temple dates back to the Vijayanagara period.

6. Rajasthan Jagatpita Brahma Mandir:

The temple is one of the oldest temples in India. Devotees believe that the temple is believed to be as old as 2000 years. But the structure of the temple was held in the 14th century. The temple is dedicated to Lord Brahma along with Gayathri Devi.

7. Tamil Nadu Varadharaja Perumal Temple: 

The temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu and is one of the vital lord Vishnu temples. The temple is located in the sacred city of Kanchipuram. The other important thing here is the lizard carving; the devotees who touched this lizard those past life sins will vanish and lead a peaceful life.

8. Odisha Konark Sun Temple: 

In 1250 AD, king Narasimhadeva constructed this temple. The temple is in the form of a gigantic chariot—the temple is dedicated to the Sun God. UNESCO announced the temple as World Heritage Site. Every year many tourists from all over the world visit this place.

9. Rajasthan Dilwara Temples near Mount Abu: 

Dilwara Temples are a complex of five unique temples. These temples are constructed between the 11th and 13th century AD. Here the marble construction and architecture are unique and attractive.

10. West Bengal Pancha Ratna Temple, Bankura: 

The temple was built by King Raghunath Singha and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple was constructed in 1643, and the walls are carved with Lord Krishna’s life.