Top 10 Richest Temples in India

Temples are one of the oldest forms of architecture in India. They have been around since the time when the country was ruled by the Gupta dynasty, which lasted from 320 to 550 CE. Temples have been built to house idols of gods and goddesses as well as relics from ancient times. These temples are called “mandirs,” which means that they were originally built by kings who wanted to honor their ancestors or other important figures in history!

Top 10 Richest Temples in India With Their Shor Description

Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in the city of Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala, India. It is one of the 108 Divyadesams (Sanskrit: “Shrine for divine incarnations”) revered by Vaishnavites and Shaivites. The temple complex consists of two parts: Padmanabha Swami Temple and Nalanda Mahavira Mandapa. In medieval times it was known as Vadakkunnathan Temple[1] or Sree Padmanabha Swami Sangham.[2]. This deity has been revered since ancient times and his main shrine here at Trivandrum was consecrated during 10th Century CE by Raja Raja Chola I (985-1014 CE). The presiding deity here is Shiva linga with three hands holding conch shell & discus together with lotus flower on top left side; below left side two snakes wrapped around him symbolizing lustre/powerlessness as well as blessing from above

Tirupati Balaji Temple, Tirumala

The Tirupati Balaji Temple is the most famous temple in India. It is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, which lies on the east coast of India. The temple complex has been built over an area of 8 acres and contains idols of various gods and goddesses including Venkateswara (Lord Vishnu), Srinivasa (Shiva) along with other deities such as Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, Ganesha Maharaj etc., all under one roof called “Vishnu Kalyana Mandapam”.

The main deity here is Lord Venkateswara Swamy who stands at a height of about 10 feet tall from ground level; he holds his sword Chakra made out steel with both hands firmly grasping it tightly while facing towards north direction towards his own abode Vaikuntha Parvatam.

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Shirdi

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Shri Sai Baba. It is located in Shirdi, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The temple was built by his devotees over 100 years ago and it has become one of India’s most popular pilgrimage sites during Ganesh Chaturthi festival season when thousands visit every day to pay their respects at this famous temple.

The main deity here is Lord Shri Sai Baba who was born as Rameshwarlal Baglan on 24 November 1838 (which makes him 102 years old). He died at age 75 on 14 January 1918 after spending his entire life counseling people suffering from various problems like financial problems or health issues etc., but he never revealed any details about himself except for saying “I am not human”.

Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai

Siddhivinayak Temple is a Hindu temple located in the ancient city of Mumbai in Maharashtra, India. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva and it has been considered as one of the most important temples for Hindus throughout India. It was built during 1630–1660 AD by Maharaja Shivaji Bhosale who was ruler of Deccan Kingdom which comprised Maratha Empire at that time

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is the most popular temple in Varanasi. It was built by Raja Man Singh in 1430, and it is located in the city of Varanasi. The temple is dedicated to Vishwanath, one of the most important Hindu deities.

The temple was built on top of an old fort which was destroyed by invaders during their attack on India’s northern regions during medieval times (1206–1210). This made way for new settlements like Gyanvapi and Kamdevpuram that existed before this period too, but were later abandoned due to lack of support from local inhabitants after being occupied by outsiders who did not share their culture or beliefs with them anymore due to cultural differences between people living there then vs what had been practiced previously before invasions took place back then – such as practices involving animal sacrifices being done annually within these areas; however today this practice has become extinct due to modernisation happening everywhere else except where we currently find ourselves living now…

Jagannath Temple, Puri

The Jagannath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath located in the town of Puri, Odisha, India. It is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites for Hindus and according to legend it was established by Lord Krishna himself when he visited Puri on his way back from Vaikuntha after defeating Shambhu at Prahlad Garhi. The temple complex covers an area of about 7 km² with seating capacity for over 50 lakh people at any given time. The main deity here is known as “Jagannath” (or Pandavas).

The Meenakshi Amman Temple also known as Thiruvaiyaru Mahadevar Temple or Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai

Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai

Located near Madurai and also called the Meenakshi Temple, this Hindu temple is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi. The temple is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Thirukkalyanam or Periya Koil or Karunamurthy Temple due to its proximity with river Vaigai (also called Bhavani).

Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu and Kashmir

Vaishno Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Vaishno Devi. It is located in the town of Jammu, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The temple is one of the most visited religious sites in India.

The temple complex consists of three parts: a main shrine surrounded by several smaller shrines, a 12th century gharana (temple) with different shrines dedicated to saints, and an outer enclosure where pilgrims camp overnight during annual pilgrimage season.

Each year during Navratri festivals tens of thousands of devotees visit this holy spot where they believe lies Lord Vishnu’s birthplace – Vrindavana.[1]

Golden Temple, Amritsar

The Golden Temple, also called Harmandir Sahib or Harimandir Sahib, is the most sacred place of Sikhs. It is located in Amritsar and was built by tenth Guru Gobind Singh between 1632 to 1641 A.D., during the period when he stayed at Anandpur Sahib (also known as Patna).

It is believed that Guru Gobind Singh visited this place during his visit to Punjab province in 1581 AD when he was travelling from Delhi with his entourage towards Kashmir Valley where he had been invited by King Jaswant Singh II for a coronation ceremony which took place in November.

ISKCON Temple, Bangalore

ISKCON Temple, Bangalore is one of the most visited temples in India. It was built by devotees and serves as a place for them to worship Lord Krishna. The temple is located in Bangalore and is an example of how people can come together to create something beautiful and beneficial for others.

The ISKCON Temple was built in 1961 by Srila Prabhupada who established this place as his home until he died in 1977. The original building was replaced with another larger structure that now houses more than 1 million visitors every year!

Conclusion

It is time to deviate from the list of temples and finally take a look at one of the most popular tours in India, which will take you to different parts of India. There are many tourists who prefer to visit these beautiful places and see some amazing architecture that has taken thousands of years to build up by human hands. It is an excellent option for all kinds of people – whether you want to explore new places or just want to spend some time away from work or routine life style.

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