Sacred Temples

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Kedarnath is an ancient Shiva temple set amid the Garhwal Himalayas at 3,583m. Built by the Pandavas and revived by Adi Shankaracharya, it is among the holiest pilgrimage sites.

Built in 1801, Shree Siddhivinayak is one of the richest and most visited temples in Mumbai, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The black stone idol with a right-tilted trunk is considered especially auspicious.

Nestled in the Trikuta Mountains, the Vaishno Devi shrine honours the Mother Goddess in the form of three natural rock formations (pindis). Millions undertake the sacred trek each year.

Sri Harmandir Sahib, the holiest gurdwara of Sikhism, is renowned for its gold-plated facade reflected in the sacred Amrit Sarovar. It welcomes people of all faiths and serves the world's largest free community kitchen.

The Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar. Famed for its towering, vividly coloured gopurams covered in thousands of sculptures.

The first among the twelve Jyotirlingas, Somnath stands on the western coast of Gujarat. Destroyed and rebuilt many times through history, it symbolises resilience and eternal faith.

Known as Bhuloka Vaikunta (Heaven on Earth), Guruvayur is one of the most sacred Krishna temples in Kerala, famed for its disciplined rituals and the deity Guruvayurappan.

Perched atop Jakhu Hill, the highest peak in Shimla, this ancient Hanuman temple is marked by a towering 108-foot statue visible across the town, surrounded by deodar forests.

Built at Ram Janmabhoomi, the believed birthplace of Lord Rama, the grand Nagara-style Ram Mandir was consecrated on 22 January 2024. Its intricately carved sandstone shikhara and pillars make it one of India's most significant modern pilgrimage sites.

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain is renowned for its swayambhu (self-manifested) south-facing lingam and the famous predawn Bhasma Aarti, where the deity is adorned with sacred ash.