Temples in Asia

Triveni Ghat is located in Mayakund, Rishikesh Uttarakhand. This ghat is on the banks of Holy River Ganga. This ghat is used for baths by pilgrims. You will find idols of Lord Vishnu and Krishna here. Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh is the meeting point of three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. It is the most honored hol...

History of Kanch Mandir:

A quaint Jain shrine, Kanch Mandir in Indore, Madhya Pradesh is an architectural marvel in glass. It was built by Sir Seth Hukumchand of Indore in the 20th Century, with materials for the temple collected from the various sources from different regions of Italy and Europe. Sir Seth Hukumchand was o...

Kopan Monastery is an educational and spiritual institution, located on the outskirts of Kathmandu city near the Boudhanath Stupa in the valley region. Although it looks quite antique, its foundation was laid only in the last century. Lamas Thubten Yeshe and Thubten Zopa Rinpoche bought the land on which Kopan Monastery sta...

Located on the western outskirts of Chiang Mai, Suthep is a district in itself. And, the magnificent temple, called Wat Phra That Doi Suthep nestled on its summit is one of the most sacred temples of the region. It is believed that your tour to Chiang Mai is never complete if you escaped a visit to this temple. Owing to its...

Siddhivinayak Temple is one of the most auspicious sites to visit in Mumbai. This temple draws major crowd each day and is one of the most visited places in Mumbai. The temple is devoted to the Hindu God Lord Ganesha also known as Vinayaka, who is considered as the deity for intellect and wisdom. Lord Ganesha is worshipped ...

A trip to the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is one of the most revered pilgrimage options that there are, with travelers coming from far and wide to ensure that the Goddess showers her blessings on them. It is located in Katra at the Trikuta Mountains, which is a mountain with triple peaks, and is considered to be an important p...

The Rajarani Temple was established in the 11th century in Bhubaneswar and is a love symbol. The temple on the exteriors has carvings of women and couples. There are no idols or images inside the sanctum of the temple, hence it doesn’t belong to any specific section of Hinduism. The temple is open for all and people can com...

The Karni Mata Temple in Bikaner, popularly known as The Rat Temple of Rajasthan, is one of the unique attractions to visit. The Karani Mata Mandir in Bikaner is home to thousands of rats, and attracts tourists from all over the country and the world, who come to worship these rats, feed them, and take home their half-eate...

Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh is ideally located on the banks of Ganga and so close is the holy river to the Ashram that it seems to permeate your being with its holiness, be it your room or the private ghat at the Ashram. There are many rooms in the Ashram that gives you a soothing view of Ganga from your window. When you ...

Kullu is also known as the “Valley of Gods” because it is home to a lot of temples that reflect Hindu Mythology and the rich culture that Himachal Pradesh has. Raghunath Temple in Kullu is located at a height of two thousand and fifty-six meters above the sea level. As per the mythology, this majestic temple was constructed...

A week-long festival of Dussehra celebrated in the most majestic way possible, coupled with dance, music teeming with diversities in culture, Dussehra in Kullu is bound to get the jaws dropped of every onlooker. People from all over the world gather up in the alleys of Kullu to witness the festival with umpteenth faith and ...

Kainchi Dham is a pilgrimage center situated at the foothills of green forested Kumaon Hills in Uttarakhand.Astonishingly, Kainchi Dham gets its name “Kainchi” because of two sharp hairpin bends on the road to the Kainchi Dham Ashram. Kainchi Dham weather remains pleasant throughout the year. Kainchi Dham weather is cool an...

One of the best places to visit around Nainital, the Mukteshwar Temple has a strong religious connection with the Hindu culture. The temple is situated at an altitude of 2286 meters above the sea level in the lap of the magnificent Kumaon hills. However one has to cover some about 50 kilometers distance from Nainital to vis...

Home to the largest Buddhist chedi in the city of Chiang Mai, Wat Chedi Luang is one of the most noteworthy temples of the region. Also referred to as ‘The temple of the Great Stupa’, it used to comprise two more temples- Wat Sukmin and Wat Ho Tham, making it one of the largest temples. And hence, the sprawling site derived...

Nestled at the western end of Ratchadamnoen Road, Wat Phra Singh is one of the most venerated temples in Chiang Mai. With its astonishing gilded architecture, immaculately shaped grounds, Lanna-style rooftops which are layered like feathers, this temple is a sight to behold. Erected inside the old city walls, the temple hou...

Simsa Mata Temple in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh is made in honor to worship goddess Simsa, who is known to be the “child-girl” or “Sharadha Devi”. Every year, a large number of devotees visit this temple as it holds a special significance with itself and a belief that gives this temple a unique identity. Women from ...

Situated at a distance of 36 km from Kullu Hanogi Mata Temple is one of the most prestigious religious centers in Himachal Pradesh. It is a little temple that is perched on the edge of the mountain. Unlike any other sacred place, this temple offers a picture-perfect background and a lush green view from the top. Also referr...

The word ‘Kamrunag’ itself means the Lord of Rain. Located at a village named Kamrah in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, the Kamrunag temple stands in the middle of thick, green forests. Devotees from all over the country come here in large numbers to visit the temple premises and the mysterious Kamrunag lake. The temple boasts of ...

Leveled at the height of 2850 meters, Shikari Devi Temple is a roofless Hindu temple which is situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The pathway leading to the temple is a paradise for nature lovers because of the medicinal herbs and beautiful flowers that are rooted to welcome you on your way. Also famous as Shikari Ma...

Shivkhori or Shiv Khori Temple is actually a famous cave shrine that is located in the Resai district of Jammu and Kashmir in India. Shiv Khori Temple is revered among Hindu devotees especially because of the fact that the cave shows the natural formation of “shiva lingam”. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Shiv Khori is one of the ...

Raghunath temple is located in the heart of Jammu and is believed to be the largest shrine in North India. The place has seven beautiful temples each has its own separate towers. The main temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, the remaining shrines are dedicated to other Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The was constructed by Maharaja ...

The Bhairavnath Temple in Jammu is a must visit stop on your pilgrimage tour, since legend has it that without completing a visit to this temple, the entire journey to Vaishno Devi will be considered futile. According to most mythological versions of how the temple was formed, Bhairavnath or Bhairo Nath was a most accomplis...

Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar is one of the most prestigious temples of Odisha. Just as the name suggests, this Hindu temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. The temple holds immense value and has many folklores attached to it. Lingaraj Mandir is one of the most visited places in Bhubaneswar, the temple city of India. The unique ...

Chausath Yogini Temple is a religious place of attraction in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha. It is located at Hirapur, at a distance of 10 km from Bhubaneswar Railway Station and Biju Patnaik International Airport. It is a Hindu temple, which is dedicated to the 64 avatars of Goddess Durga. According to the local priest...

One of the famous temples in Odisha, Ram Mandir is located just in the heart of Bhubaneswar. Just at a distance of 1.5 km from Bhubaneswar Railway Station, Ram Mandir is an iconic landmark in the city of Bhubaneswar. It is located near Kharvel Nagar and attracts a large number of devotees every day. The temple is dedicated ...