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Top 14 Amazing Temples of India: Stunning architecture and ancient Legends

India's Amazing Temples:

Many of India's temples are stunning masterpieces of architectural ambition, mostly adorned with intricate carvings and symbols. you are eye candy. They're a feast for the eyes, 

Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram

Airavatesvara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva of Dravidian architecture in the city of Dharaslam. The stone temple has a chariot structure and contains major 'Vedic and Purana' deities such as Indra, Agni, Varuna, Brahma, Surya and Vishnu.


Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur


Brihadishwarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Also known as RajaRajeswara Temple, this temple is one of the largest temples in India and is an example of Chola-era Tamil architecture.

Kirti Stambh, Chittorgarh


A stamba is a tower believed to have the spiritual function of connecting heaven and earth. They are found throughout India and are often found near temples. Kirti Stambha was built in the Chittor Fort in the 12th century to celebrate the fame of Jainism and the strong local faith.





Ekattarso Mahadeva Temple, Morena


Also known as the Chausath Yogini Temple, this Hindu temple was built in the 11th century. At the center of the circular structure are 64 chambers, each with a statue of Shiva. This hilltop building is believed to have been used to teach astronomy.

Bateshwar Temples, Morena


Located in the northern part of the country near Madhya Pradesh, this small complex of 200 temples is dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Shakti, representing the three main traditions of Hinduism. They were destroyed in his 13th century but have since been rebuilt.

Keshava Temple, Somanathapura


Also known as the Chennakesava Temple, the building perfectly represents Hoysala architecture, with the main temple built on a star-shaped pedestal. Elaborately carved bands of decorative friezes depict deities and allegories.

Krishna Cave Temple, Mahabalipuram


The cave temple's in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu use rich decorations carved directly into the rock to tell Hindu myths and legends. The Krishna Cave tells the story of how Krishna raised Govardhana Mountain to protect his sacred herds of cattle from floods.

Kiramchi Temples, Udhampur


The Kiramchi Temples are a group of seven ancient temples located near the city of Udhampur. The temple is believed to be over a thousand years old. Local beliefs say that it was built during the legendary Mahabharata War.

Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Khajuraho


The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, which means 'Great God of the Caves', is the largest and most ornate Hindu temple of the group in Khajuraho. This is considered one of the finest examples of medieval temples in India.










Achyutaraya Temple, Hampi


The Achutaraya Temple was built by Vijayanagara of Hampi and is said to represent the pinnacle of Vijayanagara architecture. This is one of the last major buildings constructed in Hampi before the fall of the Vijayanagara empire.

Kadale Kalu Ganesha, Hampi


The Kadare Kalu Ganesha (Ganesha's Chickpea) Temple has a huge elephant-shaped statue of Lord Ganesha carved out of a single stone. The temple got its unusual name because the large stones resemble chickpeas.

Vitthala Temple, Hampi


Vitthala Temple is one of Hampi's most ornate buildings and one of the complex's most popular attractions. Legend has it that the god Vitthala, to whom it was dedicated, found it too great even for himself.








Hazara Rama Temple, Hampi


The exterior walls of the temple depict the Hindu celebrations of Mahanavami (also known as Dasara or Vijayadasami) and Holi. The inner walls of the temple are adorned with friezes depicting the most comprehensive story of the Hindu epic Ramayana.

Virupaksha Temple, Hampi


Virupaksha Temple is the most important pilgrimage site in all of Hampi. Dedicated to one of his forms of Lord Vishnu, Virupaksha, the temple has been considered the holiest temple in the complex for centuries.



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