Top 10 Holiest Temples in India
Temples hold a pivotal importance in a number of different religions such as Hinduism and Sikhism. There are thousands of temples spread all across India, which is dominantly a Hindu country. Some of these temples are more sacred and holy than others. Furthermore, a number of temples are of historical importance as well which makes those temples a cultural heritage. Depending on the importance of a particular temple in terms of religion, here is a list of top 10 holiest temples in India. All these temples signify spiritual freedom of Hindus in general.
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Siddhivinayak Temple:
The Siddhivinayak Temple was built in 18th century. It is situated at Prabhadevi, Mumbai. Apart from being a scared temple, it is also famous for its beauty and architecture.
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Vaishno Devi Temple:
The Vaishno Devi Temple is second holiest temple in India. It is situated in Jammu and Kashmir, approximately 5300 feet above sea level.
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Somnath Temple:
Situated in Gujarat, the Somnath Temple is third hollies temple in India. The fact that one of twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva is in Somnath Temple gives this temple a high religious importance for Hindus.
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple:
Situated on the bank of river Ganges, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple was rebuilt by Maharani Ahilya Bai after it was destroyed by armies of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
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Lord Jagganath Puri Temple:
The Lord Jagganath Puri Temple was built in the 12th century by Raja Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva. 30 smaller temples surround this beautiful temple.
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Tirumala Venkateswaratirupati Balaji Temple:
It is believed that the Tirumala Venkateswaratirupati Balaji Temple was by an ancient Tamil state ruler named Thondaiman in 500 BC. It is one of the most holy temples in India.
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Golden Temple:
Golden Temple is the most sacred temple for Sikhs. The construction of this temple began in 1574. The Jubi tree which is situated in the vicinity of the temple is of great importance for Sikhs.
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Kedarnath Temple:
The Kedarnath Temple is situated in Uttrakhand near the Mandakini River. The temple is believed to be more than 1000 years old. Furthermore, the temple remains closed for half a year due to extreme temperatures.
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Khajuraho Temple:
Situated in Madhya Pradesh, the Khajuraho Temple is 9th holiest temple in India. The temple is known all over the world for its sculptural grace and Indian architectural splendour.
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Sai Baba Temple:
The Sai Baba Temple is at the bottom of the list of 10 holiest temples in India. It is located in Shirdi, a small village in Maharashtra.
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