Jan 19, 2025, 11:34 AM IST

Top Indian temples to visit for an unforgettable spiritual journey

Srishty Choudhury

India has many famous temples that are considered sacred places for spiritual journeys. Here is the list of the top indian temples to visit to awaken your soul and spiritual journey.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kedarnath temple is a Hindu shrine. In the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, it is situated in the Garhwal Himalayan Range. At a height of 3,583 meters, the temple is located. It is also the tallest of the 12 Jyotirlingas. 

Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand

Sri Venkateshwara Temple in Tirupati is the most prominent temple in India. It is one of the richest and most revered temples in the entire world. 

Sri Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati

Located in Varanasi, India, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a Hindu shrine to Lord Shiva. Kashi Vishwanath temple is among the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and is considered to be his holiest residence.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

A well-known Hindu pilgrimage destination is the Jagannath Temple, which is situated in the holy city of Puri. With Badrinath, Dwarka, and Rameshwaram, it is a sacred site and part of the Char Dham Yatra..

Sri Jagannath Temple, Puri

An important religious sanctuary honoring Shri Sai Baba is located in Shirdi, Maharashtra. One of the most revered saints, Sai Baba was known for his amazing abilities and is revered in the temple as a celestial manifestation.

Sri Sai Baba Temple, Shirdi

This is an important Hindu temple honoring Lord Shiva is located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas as well as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. The temple has the self-manifested Mahakal lingam, which is thought to have innate power. 

Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain

The Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the state of Kerala, India. It is widely considered as the world's richest Hindu temple.

Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

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