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Famous Temples In India 

India is a nation with a long history, several religious traditions, and a wealth of myths and legends. It is also home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world. The fact that Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism are products of India is something it takes great pride in. In India, people of various religious backgrounds live in harmony and peace with one another. Hinduism is regarded to be the world's oldest religion. Hinduism, in contrast to other religions, lacks a creator and is a synthesis of numerous beliefs. The religion is described as a traditional way of life in numerous ancient writings and by experts; it has no clear beginning or end.

1. Badrinath Temple, Uttarakhand

The home of Lord Badrinath is situated in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, close to the Alaknanda River. One of the Char Dhams in Hinduism is this revered temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Additionally, it is one of the four Chota Char Dham pilgrimage locations (comparatively minor pilgrimage sites). The temple is one of the 108 Lord Vishnu temples (Divya Desams) that are mentioned in the writings of Tamil saints who lived from the sixth to the ninth century.

Only between the months of April and November is it possible to see the Lord Vishnu's ancient dwelling because the other months are too severe for the temple, which is closed. The two most well-known festivals associated with the temple are-

• Mata Murti-Ka-Mela – A celebration where Lord Badrinath’s mother is worshipped in the month of September.
• Badri-Kedar Festival – A celebration in the month of June for 8 days in the temples of Badrinath and Kedarnath. It seeks to educate people on the local traditions of Uttarakhand.

2. Sun Temple, Odisha

The Sun Temple is located in the Odisha town of Konark, which is part of the Puri district. This architectural wonder is devoted to Surya, the Indian sun god. The temple is shaped like his chariot, which is pulled by seven horses.

Narasimhadeva, a ruler in the 13th century, constructed the temple. According to an old myth associated with this temple, Lord Krishna allegedly cursed one of his own sons with leprosy. His son Samba spent twelve years worshipping Surya in order to atone.

3. Brihadeeswara Temple, Tamil Nadu

In Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, there is a magnificent South Indian temple called Brihadeeswara Temple. The Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola I constructed this temple in the 11th century, which is also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil and RajaRajeswaram. Cholas are renowned for their love of the arts.

The temple's imposing and spectacular construction beautifully captures the richness and artistic prowess of the Cholas. It was constructed in accordance with Vaastu Shastra principles and is totally made of granite stone.

4. Somnath Temple, Gujarat

One of the earliest pilgrimage sites in India is Somnath Temple, which is mentioned in the Shiv Puran, Skanda Purana, and Shreemad Bhagvat Gita. Somnath is referred to be the "Protector of the Moon God" because Soma means "Moon God."

Soma, the Indian moon god, was allegedly cursed by his father-in-law to become dull. His ailment was cured by Lord Shiva, and Soma later constructed this shrine in his honour. Among the 12 jyotirlingas in India, it is one of the most renowned.

5. Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand

One of the holiest temples in the world is Kedarnath Temple, which is located in the Himalayan range of Garhwal (Uttarakhand). It is said that the Pandavas constructed the sacred abode of Shiva in order to atone for their misdeeds committed during the Mahabharata.

In the eighth century, Adi Sankaracharya renovated the temple. It is one of Uttarakhand's Chota Char Dhams, and getting there involves a 14-kilometer hike through steep terrain.

The temple, which is 3,583 metres high and surrounded by mountains covered with snow and glaciers, is closed during the winter months owing to bad weather. When the temple is shuttered for months, even Lord Shiva's idol is moved to Ukhimath.