10 Greatest Hindu Architectural Marvels Of India

Ram Setu

Also known as Adam's Bridge, it is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, off the southeastern coast of Tamil Nadu, India, and Mannar Island, off the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka. It is of great religious significance in Hinduism.

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

Located in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, this temple is one of the largest temples in the world having one of the tallest gopurams ever constructed.

Vidyashankara Temple

Situated in Sringeri, Karnataka, it is a unique blend of the Hoysala and Dravidian architectural styles, and it is dedicated to the sage Vidyashankara. The 12 pillars corresponding to zodiac signs are constructed in a way that the sun rays fall on each pillar in the exact order of the 12 months of the hindu calendar.

Kumbhalgarh Fort

Located in Rajasthan, this magnificent fort is surrounded by a wall that extends over 36 kilometres, making it the second-longest continuous wall after the Great Wall of China.

Veerabhadra Temple

Situated in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh, this temple is known for its intricate carvings, a site of the mysterious hanging pillar and the unique monolith nagalinga.

Rani Ki Vav

Located in Patan, Gujarat, this stepwell is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its stunning architecture and intricate sculpture, one of the largest in the world.

Vitthala Temple

Located in Hampi, Karnataka, this temple is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture and is dedicated to Lord Vitthala, an incarnation of Lord Krishna.

Konark Sun Temple

Situated in Konark, Odisha, this temple is designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with intricately carved stone wheels and is dedicated to the Sun God.

Brihadeshwara Temple

Also known as the Big Temple, it's located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and is one of the largest and most magnificent temples with no cement, plaster or foundation, yet survived 6 major earthquakes.

Kailasa Temple

Carved out of a single rock, the Kailasa Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra, is an awe-inspiring example of rock-cut architecture dedicated to Lord Shiva. The world’s largest monolith structure.

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