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India is known as one of the few countries in the world that has a
heritage dating back centuries ago. Well it can be proved till date
as the temples stand witness to the rich cultural heritage of our
country.
Travel to the north of the country or the south there are
temples and heritage sites that will take your breath away. Some are
so profound with beauty that they are made tourist spots for people
not only in the country but for tourists from abroad too.
Some famous temples to mention are the Khajuraho Temple, Badrinath,
Pushkar, Tirupati, Kanyakumari, Srimahavirji, Kedarnath, Dwarkadeesh,
Ajanta Cave Temples, Kalkaji, Birlamandir, Lotus temple and
Meenakshi temple. |
These however are the very famous ones. But if one loves to take a
tour of temples then South India boasts of the best the country has.
They are beautiful with architecture resounding from the tip that
rises meters into the sky to its very edge that settles on the
ground. Inside, outside there is drama in every window, door, steps
and even in the bells that complete the temple.
Also the rituals are very simple and temples are less orthodox in
the North as compared to the South, where the rituals are elaborate
and very long. The stone deities are dressed in the best and taken
for processions during the year. The richer the temple the more
elaborate is the festivities. Also the temples in Kerala are starkly
different from the temples in the other three states.
The temples are so large down south that they become mini complexes
and serve as a place to feed people, wedding grounds, conduct
festivals, hold kitchen wares and even religious schooling.
Temples websites Directory: USEFUL
LINKS FOR TEMPLES OF INDIA :-
Essay on
Indian Temples
Directory of
temples & pilgrimage centres in India :
templenet.com - A
comprehensive site on Indian temples.
Temples are classified according to states with
pictures and descriptions. Showcases India as a Land of
Temples.
madirnet.org - About Temples on Net, temples photos, Ashrams,
temple history, Gods and more
India temples.com
-Hundreds of temples with details about their historical, cultural,
architectural and religious background, travel related info and
more.
Templeinfo - Details of temples throughout India. Temple architecture,
festivals, Hinduism, important temples of fame, sacred places in
India. The site has many interesting features like virtual
poojas, glossary of terms, Parables , Astrology, Numerology, temple
map. South Indian, Middle Indian and North Indian temples are
listed with details.
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