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Tallest Temples in India

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  1.     Sri Vrindavan Chandrodya Temple, Vrindavan    : A huge temple under construction at Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is planned to be the tallest religious monument in the world. At a potential of Rs.300 crores ( 42 millon US $), it is likely to be the most expensive temples in India. The planned    effort includes the temple height to be 700 ft ( 213 mtrs or 70 floors). The project    is set in 62 acres of land    with 12 acres for parking a and a helipad.   It is said that in 1972 Sri Prapadha, founder and Acharya of ISKCON, while visiting Vrindavan with his dozen or more disciples who were accompanying him on a visit said” Just like we have got a tendency to build a skyscraper building . As you in your country, you do. So you should not get attached to the skyscraper building , but you can utilize the tendency by constructing a big temple like skyscraper for Lord Krishna. In this way, you have to pu...

Ten Must Visit ISKCON Temples In India

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  1.     ISKCON Temple : Mayapur, West Bengal Mayapur was previously known as Miyapur is considered a spiritual place by Hindus ( Vaishnavas). It is said to be the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the head quarter of ISKCON is situated here. Sri Mayapura Chandrodaya Temple is one of the biggest ISKCON temple in india. This is the main headquarter of ISKCON. The foundation stone was laid in the year 1972 and construction is in full swing to make it  the world’s largest temple . Main attraction is the Temple of Vedic Planetarium. Thousands of tourists visit Mayapur during the grand celebrations.  God is adorned with new clothes and decorated and there are a host of cultural events that occur. Address:  Mayapur, West Bengal 2.     ISKCON Temple : Bangalore, Karnataka Sri Radha Krishna Chandra Temple is one of the largest ISKCON temple in the world .  There is a gold plated  Dhwaja Stambh  ( flag post) 17 mtrs( 56 feet) ...

Famous Indian Temples

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India is known for its  temples , which are beautiful serene places of worship, significant religious and historical backgrounds.  Unparalleled in their beauty and artistic grandeur these temples have survived as exquisite works of art and given birth to different architectural styles which have evolved over hundreds of years.   In 2019, there were reportedly more than 500000 temples across the country. Many foreigners are come to India to visit its beauty and temples. These famous and ancient intricately designed and faithfully maintained places of worship attract many foreigners who come to India to visit its beauty and temples. These are Must Visit temples for devotees and all those who nurture an interest in history and architecture. Here are eight most famous and popular temples in India which need your attention for their popularity and devotion: 1 .      Golden Temple : The Golden Temple also known as Harminder Sahib and also spelled as Harimand...