4 places to discover
The Gopinathji Swaminarayan Temple in Gadhada, Botad district, Gujarat, is one of six temples built under the direct supervision of Swaminarayan. Consecrated on 9 October 1828, it enshrines central idols of Gopinathji (Krishna), Radhaji and Harikrishna Maharaj. Located on the banks of the Ghela River, the temple is a major pilgrimage centre for the Swaminarayan Sampraday and marks the town where Swaminarayan resided for over 27 years.
Siddalingeshwara Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Yediyur, Kunigal Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karnataka, on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Siddalingeshwara, it enshrines the sacred gadduge (tomb) of the 15th-16th century Veerashaiva saint Tontada Siddalingeshwara. Known for its Dravidian architecture, large gopuram and annual Maha Shivaratri jatra, it is a major pilgrimage centre in southern Karnataka.
Sringeri Sharada Peetham is the first of the four Advaita Vedanta monasteries established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century, located in Sringeri town on the banks of the Tunga River in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. Centered on the Sharadamba Temple dedicated to Goddess Sharada, the complex includes the historic Vidyashankara Temple and monastic institutions, and is notable as a major center of learning and pilgrimage in South India.
Vallakottai Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located in Vallakottai village near Sriperumbudur in Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu. It is situated on a small hillock and is known for its 7-foot tall Murugan idol, considered among the tallest in Tamil Nadu. The temple is a popular pilgrimage site and is noted for its Dravidian architecture and association with local legends.