10 places to discover
Beneshwar Dham is a sacred pilgrimage site located at the Triveni Sangam (confluence) of the Som, Mahi, and Jakham rivers in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. The ancient temple houses a self-manifested Shiva Lingam and is closely associated with Saint Mavji Maharaj. Known as the Prayagraj of Rajasthan, it attracts thousands of devotees annually, especially during the Beneshwar Fair held in the Hindu month of Magh.
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is a 9th-century Hindu temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Nandi village at the foothills of Nandi Hills in Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka. Notable as one of Karnataka's oldest temples, it features Dravidian architecture with three shrines and a large stepped temple tank. Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, it reflects architectural contributions from the Nolamba, Ganga, Chola, Hoysala and Vijayanagara dynasties.
Hattakeswar Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located at Atri village in Khordha district, Odisha, adjacent to the famous Atri hot sulphur springs. Situated about 42 km from Bhubaneswar, the temple is a revered pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is notable for its association with the natural hot springs, where devotees take a holy bath before worship, and for its annual Makar Sankranti fair that draws large numbers of visitors.
Malola Narasimha Temple is one of the nine Nava Narasimha temples located at Lower Ahobilam near Allagadda in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the man-lion avatar of Vishnu, and his consort Lakshmi as Malola, the temple lies within the Nallamala forest range of the Eastern Ghats. It is part of the sacred Ahobilam complex, a prominent Vaishnavite pilgrimage centre and Divya Desam revered for its religious heritage and forest setting.
Pravara Sangam Mandir is a sacred Hindu temple complex located at the confluence of the Pravara and Godavari rivers in Pravara Sangam village near Nevasa, Maharashtra. The site features ancient Shiva temples including Sangameshwar, Ghateshwar, and Gautameshwar built in Hemadpanti style with black stone lingas. It is considered one of the eight holy Ashtasthanas of Lord Shiva and hosts an annual fair attracting approximately 70,000 pilgrims who take ritual baths at the river confluence.
Safed Akhada, also known as Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple, is a historic temple complex located 4-5 kilometers from Barmer city in Rajasthan. Dating back to the 12th century and associated with the Nath sect, this spiritual site features multiple shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Krishna, Radha, and Hanuman. The complex includes expansive gardens where visitors can observe peacocks, and offers a serene environment away from urban activity.
Sivananda Ashram, headquarters of the Divine Life Society, is situated on the right bank of the Ganges at Muni Ki Reti, approximately 3 kilometers from Rishikesh. Founded by Swami Sivananda Saraswati in 1936, this spiritual center offers yoga, meditation, Vedanta studies, and devotional practices. The ashram features temples, a library, and ghats along the sacred river, attracting spiritual seekers from around the world.
Vedagiriswarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located atop Vedagiri Hill in Thirukazhukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu. Revered as one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, it features two complexes: a lower temple at the foothill and an upper shrine reached by about 565 steps. Known for Dravidian architecture, the sacred Sangu Theertham tank, and panoramic views, it attracts pilgrims and sightseers.
Wat Chedi Luang is a historic Buddhist temple in the walled old city of Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province. Founded in the late 14th century and completed in the 15th century, it is famous for its massive, partially ruined brick chedi that once housed the Emerald Buddha. The temple remains an active religious site and a major cultural landmark within the old city.
Wat Phutthaisawan is a historic Buddhist temple on the south bank of the Chao Phraya River in Samphao Lom, Ayutthaya. Founded in 1353 by King Ramathibodi I, the first king of Ayutthaya, it marks the site of his former residence before establishing the capital. Notable for its towering white Khmer-style prang, large reclining Buddha and riverside setting, it is part of the Ayutthaya Historical Park area.