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Adyapeath is a Hindu temple and ashram complex located at Dakshineswar in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, near Kolkata. Dedicated to Adya Shakti, a form of Goddess Kali, it is the principal shrine established by Annada Charan Bhattacharya (Annada Thakur), a devotee of Sri Ramakrishna. The white marble temple houses three altars and is known for its daily worship, bhog distribution and association with the Ramakrishna-Vedanta tradition.
Alchi Dukhang is the main assembly hall within the Alchi Monastery complex (Alchi Choskor) in Alchi village, Leh district, Ladakh, on the banks of the Indus River about 65 km west of Leh. Founded in the 11th century, it is renowned for its ancient Kashmiri-influenced murals, wood carvings and Indo-Himalayan architecture. As part of one of Ladakh's oldest surviving monastic complexes, it is a protected monument and major Buddhist heritage site.
Alchi Sumtsek Temple is a three-storey Buddhist temple within the Alchi Choskor monastery complex in Alchi village, Leh district, Ladakh, on the south bank of the Indus River about 65 km west of Leh. Built in the early 11th century, it is renowned for Kashmiri-influenced wood carvings, clay sculptures and vibrant wall paintings. It houses colossal Bodhisattva images and is part of a Monument of National Importance maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna located in Ambalappuzha, Alappuzha district of Kerala. Built during the 15th century by the local ruler Chembakasserry Pooradam Thirunal-Devanarayanan Thampuran, the temple features traditional Kerala architecture and houses a distinctive idol of Krishna depicted as Parthasarathi holding a whip and conch. The temple is renowned for its daily offering of Palpayasam, a sweet milk porridge considered sacred prasadam.
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall is a white marble throne hall within the Dusit Palace complex on Ratchadamnoen Nok Road in Dusit, Bangkok. Commissioned by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and completed in 1915 under King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), it was designed by Italian architects in Italian Renaissance and Neoclassical style. Notable for its central dome, Carrara marble exterior and former Arts of the Kingdom exhibition, it is an iconic royal landmark in central Bangkok.
The Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna as Parthasarathy, located on the banks of the Pamba River in Aranmula village, Pathanamthitta district. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams revered by the Alwars and is traditionally believed to have been built by Arjuna. The temple is renowned for its traditional Kerala architecture, intricate wood carvings, and the annual Aranmula Boat Race.
Attara Kacheri is a historic two-storey neoclassical building located in Cubbon Park, central Bengaluru, Karnataka. Built between 1864 and 1868 to house the eighteen departments of the Mysore administration, it now serves as the seat of the High Court of Karnataka. Notable for its distinctive red exterior, Corinthian columns and extensive corridors, it is a prominent example of colonial-era architecture and a major landmark opposite Vidhana Soudha.
The Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum is a Peranakan heritage museum housed in a restored 1896 townhouse at 48-50 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock in historic Melaka City, Melaka Tengah District. Built by Chan Cheng Siew and later home to statesman Tun Tan Cheng Lock, it was converted into a museum in 1985. The museum preserves authentic Baba Nyonya domestic life, displaying antique furniture, porcelain, textiles and family heirlooms within its original architecture.
The Badami Archaeological Museum is an Archaeological Survey of India museum located at the foot of the northern hill in Badami, Bagalkot District, Karnataka. Established in 1982, it houses sculptures, inscriptions, architectural fragments and antiquities from the Early Chalukya period (6th-8th century CE) and later periods excavated from Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal and surrounding sites.
BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, is a traditional mandir of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha located in the Chitra area on the outskirts of the city. Built in traditional Gujarati stone architecture with carved pillars, domes and shikharas, it enshrines murtis of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami and other deities. The temple is a prominent religious and cultural centre known for its serene campus, daily worship and community services.
The Bhadrakali Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, situated on a hilltop between the cities of Hanamkonda and Warangal in Telangana. Originally built in 625 CE by Chalukya King Pulakeshin II, it later became the family deity of the Kakatiya dynasty. The temple overlooks the scenic Bhadrakali Lake and features a mix of Chalukyan and Kakatiya architectural elements.
Birla Mandir, also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple, is a modern Hindu temple in Jaipur built entirely of white marble. Located at the base of Moti Dungri hill, it was constructed by the B.M. Birla Foundation and opened in 1988. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, featuring intricate carvings, stained glass windows, and three domes representing India's major religions.
Birla Mandir is a prominent Hindu temple situated atop the 280-foot-high Naubat Pahad hillock in Hyderabad. Constructed by the Birla Foundation using 2000 tons of white marble from Rajasthan, it was consecrated in 1976. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and features a blend of Dravidian, Rajasthani, and Utkala architectural styles. It offers panoramic views of Hussain Sagar Lake and the city.
The Brahma Temple in Pushkar is one of the very few existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator god Brahma and remains the most prominent among them. Located close to the sacred Pushkar Lake, the temple dates to the 14th century with a distinctive red spire and marble structure. It holds significant religious importance as a major Hindu pilgrimage site and is considered one of the ten most religious places in the world.
The Chandraprabhu Jain Temple is one of seven interconnected Śvetāmbara Jain temples located within Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan. Built in 1509 CE during the 15th-16th century period, this temple is dedicated to the 8th Tirthankara Chandraprabhu. Constructed from yellow sandstone, it features intricate carvings and a two-story structure with mandapa architecture. The temple complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hill Forts of Rajasthan and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Charbhuja Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his four-armed form, located in the village of Garhbor in Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. Built in 1444 AD near the Gomati River, it is one of the four major shrines in the Mewar region and holds significant reverence among the Gurjar community. The temple features classic Nagara architecture with intricate mirror work and houses an 85 cm black idol of Lord Vishnu.
The Chengannur Mahadeva Temple is a prominent 1,500-year-old Hindu shrine in Chengannur, Alappuzha district, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy. Built by the legendary architect Perunthachan, it features exquisite Kerala architecture with shared sanctum for both deities. The temple is renowned for its unique Thripputhu festival, symbolizing fertility through the menstruation ritual of the goddess, making it one of the 108 Shakti Peethas.
Christ Church in Kasauli is the oldest church in Himachal Pradesh, established in 1853. Dedicated to St. Francis and St. Barnabas, this neo-Gothic Anglican church features imported stained glass windows from London and a cemetery with graves dating back to the 1850s. Located near the bus stand on Mall Road, it represents colonial-era architecture and serves as a significant heritage landmark in the hill station.
Chulgiri Digambar Jain Temple is a revered pilgrimage site located atop a hill in the Aravalli range near Jaipur. Established in 1953 by Acharya Shri Desh Bhushan Ji, this Atishay Kshetra features a prominent 20-foot white marble statue of Lord Mahavir and idols of other Tirthankars. The temple offers panoramic views of Jaipur and serves as a center for meditation and spiritual practice within the Jhalana Leopard Safari area.
The Darwan Singh Museum, also known as the Garhwali Museum, is a historical defense museum located in Lansdowne, Uttarakhand. Named after Naik Darwan Singh Negi, the first Indian soldier to receive the Victoria Cross, it showcases the illustrious history of the Garhwal Rifles regiment. The two-storey building houses a collection of arms, uniforms, medals, photographs, and artifacts from pre-independence and post-independence periods.
The Dilwara Jain Temples are a complex of five Śvētāmbara Jain temples located approximately 2.5 kilometers from Mount Abu in Rajasthan. Built between the 11th and 16th centuries using pure white marble, these temples are renowned for their intricate marble carvings and exceptional Solanki architecture. The complex includes Vimal Vasahi, Luna Vasahi, Pittalhar, Parshvanath, and Mahavir Swami temples, each dedicated to different Jain Tirthankaras.
Eklingji Temple is an ancient Hindu temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Kailashpuri village near Udaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 734 AD by Bappa Rawal, the founder of the Mewar dynasty, it is revered as the ruling deity of the former Mewar Princely State. The walled complex contains 108 shrines built from marble and granite, with the main shrine housing a four-faced black stone idol of Lord Shiva.
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ettumanoor, Kottayam District, Kerala. Situated about 12 km northeast of Kottayam town, it is renowned for its traditional Kerala architecture, 16th-century mural paintings, and the annual Ezhara Ponnana festival featuring seven and a half golden elephants. The temple is one of the major Shiva temples in Kerala and an important pilgrimage centre.
Geeta Bhawan is a prominent spiritual ashram and religious complex established in 1936 by Swami Sivananda in Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh. Located on the banks of the sacred Ganges River, this large facility features over 1000 rooms for devotees, discourse halls, and walls inscribed with verses from the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana. It serves as both a pilgrimage destination and hospitality center offering free or minimal-cost accommodation.
Gurdwara Gurusar Pakka Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located in Handiaya village, Barnala district, Punjab, India. Situated on the Barnala-Bathinda road, it commemorates visits by Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh. The complex is centered around a large brick-lined sacred tank (pakka sarovar) and a white-domed prayer hall. It is a prominent pilgrimage site in the Malwa region, known for its architecture, langar service and annual religious gatherings.
Gurdwara Har Rai Danda Sahib is a Sikh shrine located in village Sandhwan near Farala in Phillaur tehsil, Jalandhar district, Punjab. It commemorates the visit of Guru Har Rai, the seventh Sikh Guru, who is said to have planted his staff (danda) here which sprouted into a tree. The white-domed gurdwara complex includes a prayer hall, langar hall and sarovar surroundings, serving as a peaceful pilgrimage site for devotees in the Doaba region.
Gurdwara Jaamani Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located in Bazidpur village in Firozpur district, Punjab, India. It commemorates the visit of Guru Gobind Singh Ji in the early 18th century after the Battle of Muktsar. Set in a rural agricultural landscape, the white-domed gurdwara complex includes a prayer hall, sarovar and langar hall. It is revered by Sikh pilgrims and managed under Sikh religious administration, serving as an important religious and heritage site in the Malwa region.
Gurdwara Likhansar Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located in Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda district, Punjab, within the Takht Sri Damdama Sahib complex. It marks the site where Guru Gobind Singh Ji dictated the final recension of the Guru Granth Sahib to Bhai Mani Singh in 1705-1706. The gurdwara features a sarovar and simple white domed architecture. Revered as a place of learning and scripture, it attracts pilgrims visiting Damdama Sahib.
Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located near Chatiwind Gate in Amritsar, Punjab, southeast of the Golden Temple complex. It marks the site where Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, stayed and compiled the Adi Granth, the first edition of the Guru Granth Sahib, in 1604. Built around a small sacred sarovar, the gurdwara features traditional Sikh architecture with a domed sanctum and is revered as a significant pilgrimage site for Sikhs visiting Amritsar.
Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Baba Deep Singh is a prominent Sikh shrine in Amritsar, Punjab, located near Chatiwind Gate close to the Golden Temple complex. It commemorates Baba Deep Singh, the revered Sikh scholar and warrior who attained martyrdom in 1757. The white-domed gurdwara marks the site where he fell during battle. Known for its peaceful prayer hall, historical relics and daily langar, it is an important pilgrimage stop for visitors to Amritsar.
Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib is a prominent Sikh shrine located in Khadur Sahib town, Tarn Taran District, Punjab. It marks the residence of Guru Angad Dev Ji, the second Sikh Guru, who lived here for 13 years (1539-1552). The gurdwara is revered as the centre where the Gurmukhi script was developed and propagated, and where Guru Amar Das Ji served Guru Angad Dev Ji.
Gurdwara Suli Sar Sahib is a Sikh gurdwara located in village Kot Dharmu in Mansa District, Punjab, India. It is associated with the visit of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru. The shrine marks the site where the Guru is believed to have stayed during his travels in the Malwa region. The gurdwara features a prayer hall, Nishan Sahib and sarovar-related site, and serves as an important place of worship and pilgrimage for devotees.
Gurudwara Badi Sangat is a historic Sikh shrine located on the banks of the Tapti River at Rajghat in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. It commemorates the visit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji during his travels in the early 16th century. The Gurudwara is the principal Sikh place of worship in Burhanpur and is revered as a significant pilgrimage centre in central India, known for its prayer hall, langar tradition and association with Sikh history.
Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha is the largest and most prominent Sikh shrine in Bengaluru, located in Guru Nanak Nagar, Ulsoor. Established in 1943 to serve Sikh personnel stationed in the city, it features a white marble facade with domes. The gurudwara serves as the main religious and community centre for Sikhs in Bengaluru, known for daily prayers, free community kitchen (langar), and major Gurpurab celebrations.
Guru Narasimha Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Saligrama town in Udupi district, Karnataka, dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu. Situated on NH 66 between Udupi and Kundapura, the temple is known for its distinctive idol holding a Saligrama shila and chakra. Revered by Kota Brahmins and devotees across coastal Karnataka, it features traditional Kerala-style architecture and is a significant pilgrimage centre in the region.
The Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple is a major Hindu pilgrimage site in Kerala dedicated to Lord Guruvayurappan, a form of Vishnu. Often called the Dwarka of the South, it features traditional Kerala architecture and holds deep religious significance. The temple attracts millions of devotees annually for darshan, rituals, and weddings, maintaining strict customs and dress codes within its sacred premises.
The High Court of Telangana Building is a historic judicial landmark located on the south bank of the Musi River in Hyderabad. Constructed between 1915 and 1919 under the patronage of the 7th Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan, it exemplifies Indo-Saracenic architecture with red and white stone finishes. The building serves as the principal seat of the High Court for the State of Telangana and is recognized as a heritage structure for its architectural grandeur and historical significance in the region's legal evolution.
ISKCON Temple Chennai, also known as Sri Sri Radha Krishna Mandir, is a prominent Hindu temple located at Injambakkam on East Coast Road in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha, it is the largest ISKCON temple in Tamil Nadu, built on 1.5 acres. Inaugurated in 2012, the temple features traditional South Indian and modern architecture, marble deities, and a cultural complex hosting spiritual programs, festivals and prasadam services for visitors.
Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery is a historic palace in central Mysuru, Karnataka, built in 1861 by Krishnaraja Wadiyar III. It served as the royal residence of the Wadiyars after the 1897 fire at Mysore Palace. Since 1915 it houses the Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, renowned for its extensive collection of traditional Mysore paintings, works by Raja Ravi Varma, and artifacts of the Wadiyar dynasty.
Jivdani Mata Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Jivdani, located atop Jivdani Hill in Virar East, Palghar district, Maharashtra. The temple is historically significant with legends linking it to the Pandavas and is believed to be over 150 years old in its current renovated form. It attracts thousands of devotees, particularly on Sundays and during Navratri. Access is via approximately 1,465 steps or a ropeway funicular train operational since 2021.
Jogulamba Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Jogulamba, a form of Shakti, located in Alampur, Telangana. It is one of the eighteen Maha Shakta Pithas, considered among the most significant shrines in Shaktism. The temple complex sits on the banks of the Tungabhadra River near its confluence with the Krishna River. Originally built in the seventh century CE by the Badami Chalukyas, the temple was destroyed in 1390 CE and rebuilt in 2005.
Kardang Monastery is a 12th-century Drukpa Lineage Buddhist monastery located in Kardang village, Lahaul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh. Situated at 3,500 meters on the left bank of the Bhaga River opposite Keylong, it is considered the most important monastery in the Lahaul valley. The site houses ancient murals, sacred relics, Kangyur and Tangyur scriptures, and serves as a vital spiritual and educational center for the region.
Koppudai Nayaki Amman Temple is a Hindu Shakti temple located in Koppudaiyarkadu near Karaikudi in Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Koppudai Nayaki, a form of Amman, it is revered as a guardian deity of the Chettinad region and the Nagarathar community. The temple features traditional South Indian architecture with a gopuram and sanctum, and is known for its festivals, daily pujas and cultural importance to local devotees.
Kottai Mariamman Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman located inside the historic Salem Fort area in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Revered as a guardian deity of the city, the temple features a colorful gopuram and sanctum housing the goddess. Known for its vibrant Aadi festival, it attracts thousands of devotees annually and serves as a central religious and cultural landmark in Salem.
The Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum in Ranikhet showcases the rich military heritage of the Kumaon Regiment, one of the Indian Army's oldest and most decorated infantry units. Established in the 1970s, it displays war artifacts, weapons, medals, uniforms, flags, and photographs from various conflicts including World War II, the 1962 Sino-Indian War, and the Kargil War.
Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, also known as Puthenmalika, is a historic palace built in the 1840s by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma of Travancore. Located adjacent to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, it exemplifies traditional Kerala architecture with teakwood construction and 122 carved wooden horses supporting its roof. The museum displays royal artifacts including paintings, weapons, sculptures, and thrones from the Travancore royal family.
Lingaraj Temple is the largest and most revered Hindu temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, dedicated to Lord Shiva worshipped as Harihara. Located in the Old Town area, it is a prime example of Kalinga architecture built in the 11th century. The temple complex features a 55-metre high vimana, sculpted walls, and a large courtyard with numerous smaller shrines, attracting pilgrims and visitors for its architectural grandeur and religious importance.
The Madan Mohan Ji Temple is a historic Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna in his Madan Mohan form, located within the Karauli Fort complex in Rajasthan. Built in 1600 CE by King Gopal Singh, it houses an ancient idol brought from Vrindavan to protect it from Mughal invasions. The temple features intricate medieval Rajputana architecture using local Karauli stone and is situated on the banks of the Bhadravati River.
Mammiyoor Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Uma Maheshwara, located approximately 200 meters northwest of the famous Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur district, Kerala. It is one of the 108 renowned Shiva temples in Kerala and holds significant cultural importance as devotees visiting Guruvayur are traditionally expected to visit this temple to complete their pilgrimage. The temple also houses a shrine for Lord Vishnu and several sub-deities.
Marble Palace is a 19th-century neoclassical mansion located at 46 Muktaram Babu Street in Jorasanko, North Kolkata, West Bengal. Built in 1835 by Raja Rajendra Mullick, a wealthy Bengali merchant and art patron, it is renowned for its white marble walls, floors and sculptures. The palace houses an extensive private collection of Western sculptures, Victorian furniture, paintings by European masters, and a small zoo, and remains occupied by the Mullick family.
Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is a 16th-century palace in Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala. Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to the Raja of Cochin, it features extensive Kerala murals depicting Hindu epics. Now maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India as a museum, it displays royal artifacts including portraits, palanquins, and ceremonial items.
The Museum of Christian Art is located within the 17th-century Convent of Santa Monica in Old Goa, Goa. Established in 1994 as the first museum of its kind in Asia, it showcases Indo-Portuguese Christian art spanning from the 17th to the mid-20th century. The collection includes liturgical objects, ivory carvings, paintings, and vestments created by local Hindu artisans under Portuguese patronage. It serves as a significant repository of Goa’s unique cultural and religious artistic heritage.
Mysuru Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is the former royal residence of the Wadiyar dynasty located in the heart of Mysuru, Karnataka. The current Indo-Saracenic structure, completed in 1912 after the old wooden palace burned in 1897, was designed by British architect Henry Irwin. Renowned for its grand domes, stained glass, carved woodwork and Durbar Hall, it is a major cultural landmark and central venue for the annual Mysuru Dasara celebrations.
The Napier Museum is an art and natural history museum located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Established in 1855 and opened to the public in 1880, it houses approximately 550 exhibits including bronze idols, ivory carvings, ancient coins, temple chariots, and rare paintings. The building features distinctive Indo-Saracenic architecture designed by Robert Fellowes Chisholm, blending Kerala, Mughal, Chinese, and Italian architectural styles.
Panchganga Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine located in Old Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, revered as the sacred confluence of five rivers: Krishna, Venna, Koyna, Savitri, and Gayatri. Constructed in the 13th century by Yadava King Simhana and later renovated by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the temple features black stone architecture and a gomukh spout from which holy water flows. It remains a significant pilgrimage site where devotees perform rituals and collect sacred water.
The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, built in 1568 by the Paradesi Jewish community in Kochi. Located in Mattancherry's historic Jew Town adjacent to Mattancherry Palace, it features hand-painted Chinese porcelain tiles, Belgian glass chandeliers, and ancient copper plates. The synagogue represents a unique blend of Jewish, Indian, and colonial architectural traditions.
Parshuram Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Parshurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, located in Parshuram village near Chiplun in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. Situated on Mahendragiri peak overlooking the Vashishti River, it is considered the presiding deity's abode in the Konkan region. The temple features unique Indo-Islamic architecture and was significantly developed in the 18th century by Swami Paramhans Brahmendra with contributions from Maratha and Siddi rulers.
Rabindra Bhavana Museum and Uttarayan Complex is a heritage museum and residential complex within Visva-Bharati University at Santiniketan, Birbhum, West Bengal. Established to preserve the legacy of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, it houses manuscripts, paintings, photographs and personal belongings. The Uttarayan Complex comprises five houses — Udayana, Konarka, Shyamali, Punascha and Udichi — where Tagore lived and worked, reflecting his architectural vision and association with Santiniketan's cultural history.
Radha Gokulananda Temple is a historic Gaudiya Vaishnava temple located in Old Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. Part of the revered Sapt Devalaya group, it enshrines deities of Radha-Gokulananda worshipped by Lokanatha Goswami and later Visvanatha Chakravarti Thakura. The temple complex houses small shrines, samadhis of revered acharyas, and preserved relics. Known for its intimate devotional atmosphere and heritage architecture, it attracts pilgrims seeking connection to Vrindavan's 16th-century bhakti tradition.
Rangji Temple is a historic Hindu temple in Pushkar dedicated to Lord Rangnath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Built in 1823 by Seth Puran Mal Ganeriwal of Hyderabad, it was the first temple of the South Indian Ramanuja Vaishnava sect in Rajasthan. The temple features a unique architectural blend of Dravidian, Rajasthani, and Mughal styles with a prominent gopuram.
The Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum is a privately owned decorative arts museum in Alappuzha, Kerala, established in 2006 by Betty Karan in memory of her husband, coir industrialist Revi Karunakaran. Housed in a purpose-built complex featuring Greco-Roman architectural elements, it displays one of the world's largest private collections of Swarovski crystals alongside extensive galleries of porcelain, jade, ivory carvings, Tanjore paintings, and period furniture. The museum also features a dedicated Kerala Room showcasing local cultural heritage through hand-carved teak wood ceilings and terracotta-tiled floors.
Sanathana Samskruti Museum is a heritage museum located in Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh, near the Prasanthi Nilayam ashram. Established by Sri Sathya Sai Baba and inaugurated in 1990, it is dedicated to showcasing India's ancient spiritual and cultural heritage. The museum uses dioramas, models, paintings and multimedia exhibits to illustrate the evolution of human civilization, unity of religions and principles of Sanathana Dharma for visitors.
Sant Eknath Maharaj Samadhi Mandir is a revered shrine located on the banks of the Godavari River in Paithan, Maharashtra. It marks the Jalsamadhi (water tomb) site where the 16th-century Bhakti saint Eknath merged his soul with Brahmanda. The current wooden core temple was built by his descendant Bhanudas Maharaj Gosawi and fortified by Ahilyabai Holkar. The site serves as a major spiritual center for the Warkari tradition and hosts significant festivals like Eknath Shashti.
The Shiva Temple in Manikaran is an ancient Hindu shrine located on the banks of the Parvati River in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district. It is historically significant due to legends associating it with Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, who are believed to have resided here for eleven hundred years. The temple was damaged and slightly tilted during the 1905 Kangra earthquake but remains a vital pilgrimage site adjacent to the Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib and famous hot springs.
Shri Digamber Jain Atishaya Kshetra Mandir, Sanghiji is an ancient Digambar Jain temple in Sanganer, located approximately 16 km south of Jaipur. Constructed primarily of red stone in Nagara architectural style, the temple is dedicated to Lord Rishabhanatha (Adinath), the first Tirthankara. The principal idol is believed to be approximately 4000 years old, with the temple's last construction phase completed in the 10th century CE. It features seven underground levels and serves as a major pilgrimage center for the Jain community.
Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple is a historic Hindu shrine in Mardol, Ponda, Goa, dedicated to Goddess Mahalasa, revered as the Mohini avatar of Lord Vishnu. Originally located in Verna, the deity was relocated to Mardol in the 16th century to escape Portuguese destruction. The temple complex is over 450 years old and features a distinctive brass lamp tower and a famous bell historically used for truth-testing. It remains a significant pilgrimage site for Goud Saraswat Brahmins and Vaishnavas.
Simandhar Swami Jain Temple is a prominent Jain temple located on the Mehsana-Ahmedabad Highway at Ucharpi near Mehsana, Gujarat. Dedicated to Simandhar Swami, a living Tirthankara revered in Jainism believed to reside in Mahavideha Kshetra, the temple is known for its white marble architecture, 49-inch central idol, and peaceful complex. Built in the early 2000s, it serves as an important pilgrimage and visitor centre for Jain devotees and tourists in North Gujarat.
Sree Vallabha Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Sreevallabha, located on the banks of the Manimala River in Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. Recognized as one of the 108 Divya Desams, this orthodox temple is renowned for its unique Pancharatra worship rituals and daily Kathakali performances. The temple features a massive monolithic granite flagstaff and traditional Kerala architecture, serving as a significant spiritual and cultural center with a history dating back over two millennia.
Sri Bhimeshwara Swamy Temple is a 9th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Vemulawada, Telangana. Built by Chalukya king Bhaddega between 850-895 CE, the temple features Nagara-style architecture with intricate carvings of Shiva, Dashavataras, and Panchatantra stories on its raised platform. The sanctum houses a large Shiva Lingam measuring 3 feet in diameter.
St. Aloysius Chapel is a historic Jesuit chapel located on Lighthouse Hill within St Aloysius College campus in Mangaluru, Karnataka. Built in 1880, it is renowned for its extensive interior frescoes and oil paintings covering walls and ceilings, executed by Italian Jesuit artist Antonio Moscheni between 1899 and 1901. Often compared to the Sistine Chapel, it depicts biblical scenes and Jesuit saints and remains a significant religious, artistic and heritage attraction in coastal Karnataka.