10 Oldest Temples In India

Mundeshwari Temple, Bihar ((77-101 BC)

It is an ancient temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Shakti and is considered one of the oldest Hindu temples in India.

Dwarkadhish Temple, Gujarat (400 BC)

The Dwarkadhish temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Krishna, who is worshiped here by the name Dwarkadhish.

Ambarnath Shiva Temple, Maharashtra (1060 AD)

Located in Maharashtra, this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is also called Ambreshwar Shiva Temple and was built in 1060 A.D.

Brihadeshwar Temple, Tamil Nadu (1003-1010 AD)

Brihadishvara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the largest South Indian temples.

Kailasa Temple, Maharashtra (756 and 773 AD)

Kailasa temple symbolizes Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva, one of the most important ancient Hindu deities.

Shore Temple, Tamil Nadu (700-728 AD)

The Shore Temple is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD.

Somnath Temple, Gujarat (700 AD)

Somnath is the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot.

Chennakeshava Temple, Karnataka (1117 CE)

The Chennakeshava Temple is a 12th-century Hindu temple in Karnataka. It was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE,

Kedarnath Temple (701-800 AD)

Set in the middle of the beautiful mighty Himalayas, the Temple is said to be constructed around 8th Century. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Jagannath Temple, Odisha (1116 CE)

Jagannath Temple of Puri is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of lord Vishnu, located at Puri in Odisha.

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