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Large Hindu Temples Across the World

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  Enlightenment is thegoal of every Hindu temple. Temples of Hindu deities are present not only just in India but around the world. It is surprising to see the ancient Hindu temples that are known for their  enormity  and  amazing architecture . Even today various religious institutions are planning huge and  tallest temples . I present before you a list of 10 largest temples across continents: 1.    Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal                      Pashupatinath Temple with the idol (inset)     Situated on the banks of the Bagmati River, the Pashupatinath temple पशुपतिनाथ मन्दिर is the heart of the valley Kathmandu, Nepal surrounds about 24,60,000 sq meters of land including 518 temples and monuments, and is regarded as one of the most sacred temples of Hinduism. The temple functions as the chair of their central deity, Lord Pashupatinath or the ‘ lord of animals’. The architecture of the main temple is the Nepalese pagoda style of architecture. All the features of pagoda st

Ten Most Beautiful Temples in India

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  India has an area of around 1.3 million sq miles, a population of over 1.3 billion, and a history of approximately 30000 years. Hinduism is the predominant religion in the country. There are over 2 million temples, while some famous and accented in gold, others are much more modest. Some are intricately carved, while some are covered with erotic carvings; yet the Taj Mahal, Agra, hogs all the limelight. I agree that though it is a crowning achievement of Mughal architecture, it is not easy to lose sight of how much India has to offer beyond the big markable landmark. I present before you some very beautiful temples and structures which you may not have probably heard of (barring one or two) that deserve a rightful spot in the most beautiful temples in India : 1.    Lotus Temple, Delhi : Lotus Temple                The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, is also known as the Bahai House of Worship or Bahai Mashriqul-Adhkar Temple. This architectural treat, interesting looking, and bea