7 World’s Largest Hindu Temples; Number 1 Is Not In India

Angkor Wat, Cambodia - 16,26,000 sq metres area

Angkor Wat is a huge and famous temple complex in Cambodia built by King Suryavarman II in the 12th century, with over a thousand buildings.

BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, USA - 6,55,591 sq metres area

The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Jersey is the largest Hindu temple in the US, showcasing stunning Hindu architecture and craftsmanship.

Sri Rangnathswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu, India - 6,31,000 sq metres area

The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, is a highly sacred Vaishnavite temple considered the most important of 108 holy shrines, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Akshardham Temple, Delhi, India - 2,40,000 sq metres area

The Akshardham Temple in Delhi is an iconic complex that showcases India's rich cultural heritage, spirituality and is an architectural marvel with tradition and modernity.

Natraj Temple, Tamil Nadu, India - 1,60,000 sq metres area

A historic temple dedicated to Nataraja, a form of Lord Shiva, and has an ancient Shiva shrine that dates back to when the town was known as Thillai.

Belur Math, West Bengal, India - 1,60,000 sq metres area

Belur Math is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission and Math, founded by Swami Vivekananda in honour of his guru, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.

Annamalaiyar Temple- 1,01,171 sq metres area

Located in Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India, is a prominent Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring a 216.5-foot-tall gopuram, one of the tallest in the world.