10 Famous Hindu Temples Outside India That Are Worth A Visit

Zee Media Bureau
Apr 04, 2024

1. BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, USA

At 191 feet tall and spanning 185 acres, Akshardham is the largest Hindu temple in the world. The Ramayana and Mahabharata stories are etched on the stones used to construct the temple. (Pic courtesy: usa.akshardham.org/)

2. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat, the world's biggest religious structure, is regarded as the eighth Wonder of the World. It was first constructed as a Hindu temple before evolving into a Buddhist temple.

3. Prambanan Temple, Indonesia

It is one of the biggest Hindu temples dedicated to the Trimurti—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The temple is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4. Tanah Lot Temple, Indonesia

Tanah Lot is a complex of wooden structures situated atop a big coral rock that dates back to the 15th century. The historic Hindu temple honors the Sea Gods.

5. Sri Subramaniar Swamy Devasthanam, Malaysia

Sri Subramaniar Swamy temple is also known as Batu Caves. At 42.7 meters tall, it has the highest statue of Lord Murugan.

6. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, UK

Located in the center of London, this temple is a masterwork of superb Indian craftsmanship and design. The temple's elaborate carvings on wood and marble are breathtaking.

7. Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple, UK

This is one of the biggest Hindu temples in all of Europe, dedicated to Shri Venkateswara. It is virtually an exact replica of the historic Tirmula-Tirupati temple located in Chittoor. (Pic courtesy: venkateswara.org.uk/)

8. Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal

Located on the banks of the Bagmati River, this centuries-old temple is devoted to Lord Shiva in his avatar as Pashupati, the protector of animals.

9. BAPS Temple, Abu Dhabi

It is the first Hindu temple in the UAE. The stories from the Hindu scriptures are explained by the elaborate carvings, symbolic domes, seven emirates, and spires located here.

10. Shri Siva Vishnu Temple, Australia

Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple is an iconic Hindu temple in Australia. It is devoted to Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

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