Indians are highly religious and go to any lengths to visit as many temples as possible. In fact temples are a great factor in promoting tourism. Word of mouth publicity and immense faith in the temple gods and goddesses  has made many Indian temples immensely rich. Their annual collections keep rising every year. Many temples utilize these funds to further education, health and many other causes for the benefit of especially poor sections of the society.

Let us make ourselves aware about five of India's richest temples.

1. Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kerala

This temple is not only the richest in India but is also the richest in the world. The temple is located in Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala. It shot into fame when treasures where discovered in its five underground cellars. The estimated wealth of these secret treasures is more than Rs 1,20,000 crore or around $20 billion. This value does not include the antique value of the hundreds of gold, silver, diamonds and other forms jewellery. More of it later.

The principal deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu, also known as Anantha Padmanabhaswamy. The temple is built in the Dravidian style and is said to be a replica of a similar temple in Kanyakumari. The origins of the temple are lost in antiquity. It is however mentioned in ancient Tamil literature during the 6th -9th centuries AD and is belonging to the Vaishnava sect of Hinduism. A major renovation of the temple was carried out in 1730 AD by thethen  King Marthanda Varma.

In an unusual gesture the king, on January 17,1750, surrendered his kingdom of Travancore to the temple deity Padmnabhaswamy and promised that his descendants would act as agents of the deity and they would serve the kingdom as Padmanabha Dasa. All territorial acquisitions were to be handed over to the deity.

In the main temple, Padmanabha is reclining on the serpent Anantha or Adi Shesha. By the side of Vishnu are his consorts, Sridevi the Goddess of Prosperity and Bhoodevi the Goddess of Earth. Also a Shiva Lingam and Brahma are near to Vishnu. The deity is made out of 12,000 saligrams (small holy stones representing Vishnu) brought from Gandaki River in Nepal.

The Gopuram of the temple exists from 1566, is 100 foot long and a seven tier structure. The temple is situated by the side of a pond and its corridor has 365 carved pillars made from granite. The temple celebrates the annual Navratri festival with great fervor. Every six years the festival of laksh deepam ie lighting of one lakh oil lamps after 56 days of recital of the vedas, is celebrated with great fanfare. It is going to be celebrated in 2014.

The temple has six vaults designated as alphabetically from A to F. The temple and its assets including all offerings and treasures belonged to Lord Padmanabhaswamy and are controlled by a trust run by the Royal family. It was widely believed that these vaults contain treasures of immense value. Responding to a litigation, the Kerala High Court ordered the vaults to be opened. All vaults except B have been opened. The treasures especially from vault A are mind boggling in their beauty, size,variety and value. The value of these treasures is valued at $20 billion. The contents of vault B were evaluated in 1931 and their value was placed at Rs 12,000 crore. This value is estimated to have gone up to anywhere around Rs 50 trillion or $1 trillion. in both case the antique value is additional.

These mind boggling value figures have conferred on  the Padmanabha temple the title of the world's richest temple. It is worth visiting this ancient temple of Hinduism in Kerala to have a feel of visiting the richest temple in the world.

2. Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Temple, Andra Pradesh:

The Tirupati Balaji Temple as it is popularly known is India's most visited temple. Every day more than 50,000 devotees visit it and donate around Rs 650 crore every year. The most famous prasad of the temple is the laddu and nearly 1,50,000 laddus are prepared every day  for sale and distribution to the pilgrims, fetching the temple an annual income of above Rs 1 crore annually.

The ancient temple is situated at an elevation of 853 meters above sea level in Tirupati, in Chitoor District of Andhra Pradesh and covers an area of 27 square kilometers. There are seven peaks  in this area and and it is also known as the Temple of Seven Hills. Tiru means holy and mala means mountain in Tamil and thus it is known as Tirumala or the Holy mountains. The main temple is situated on the seventh peak.

The main deity of the temple is Lord Venkateswara an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. His other names are Balaji, Govinda and Srinivasa. The temple has been in existence from 9th century on wards and all the kings of that era and afterwards have been its devotees and competed in giving high value offerings. However the exact period in which the temple was made is not known. In fact legend states that the temple came into existence on its own. There are mention of a temple at the site in Sangam poetry (500 BC). The temple is at a distance of about 20 kms from the town of Tirupati.

The Garbhagruha is where the majestic idol of Lord Venkateswara is placed, directly beneath the monumental tower known as vimanam. The idol wears a gold crown, with a large emerald embedded on its front. The main temple and other smaller temples are built in the Dravidian style of architecture.

Many of the pilgrims offer their hair of the head as an offering to the god. nearly a ton of hair is collected daily and is auctioned a few times a year to international buyers. After daily collection in cash, offerings the sale of hair is the second largest income generator for the temple fetching over $6 million. Another popular activity is the Thulabharam, in which offerings like sugar, banana,  gold,coins etc are made equal to one's body weight.

Till the riches of Padmanabha Temple were not known Tirupat Balaji temple, Tirupati temple was the richest in India, now it is the second richest. The daily flow of pilgrims can vary between 50,000 to 1,00,000 per day. On special days the numbers can cross 5.00,000 per day, easily making it the most visited holy place in the world. The temple complex is managed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devsthanams or TTD an independent trust. It employs over 16,000 employees to mange the dozen temples and carry out other allied activities. Its senior officers are drawn from the IAS cadre of the government. TTD runs a number of professional colleges, degree colleges, junior colleges, higher and elementary schools mostly in and around Tirupati.

The temple has over 3,000 kg of gold and Rs 1,000 crore in various bank accounts. The annual income is Rs 650-700 crore per year. Last year on Ram Navmi day, it collected the highest collection of Rs 5.73 crore in a single day.

Tirupati temple holds a very respectable place in the hearts of Hindus who visit it with great expectations and when fulfilled or in anticipation,are liberal with their donations in cash and kind, making it one of the richest temples in the world. 

3. Saibaba Temple,Shirdi,Maharashtra:

SaiBaba was a saint about whose early life before coming to Shirdi nothing is known. Was he a Hindu, Muslim or of any other religion is not known. So people of all faiths visit the temple where he is now worshiped as a deity as a mark of devotion. The temple was built in 1922 at Shirdi about 300 kms from Mumbai in Maharashtra State. It is a temple of very recent origin and is made in memory of a saint whom the devotees saw and interacted with. It has attained a cult status and ever increasing number of devotees visit is every year.

The temple is very simple and is spread only on 200 sq. meters area. As Sai Baba had lived in the area where a small temple existed and today a bigger temple complex has come up, it is interwoven with events of his life. The Baba passed away on October 15, 1918, on Vijyadasmi day for Hindus and the month of Ramzan for the Muslims. Baba was buried in a tomb over which in 1954 the statue of Baba sitting on a throne was placed. This famous and very  beautiful statue is found very appealing by the devotees and attracts devotees from all over the world.

The statue is treated like a living one and all rituals like morning bath, breakfast, lunch, dinner, four changes of clothing are made every day. The effort is to create an atmosphere that the Baba has not left this world and is present in the temple for his devotees. This adds to the mystique of the Baba and motivates his devotees.

The worship at the temple starts at 4 am in the morning and goes on till 11.15 pm in the night. Ram Navmi is one of the major festivals celebrated in the temple.

The temple has nearly Rs 50 crore of jewellery and fixed deposits worth Rs 628 crore.In 2013 it received donations worth Rs 206 crore.

4. Siddhivinayak, Mumbai:

This Mumbai located temple was built in November 19, 1801 at Prabhadevi, Dadar and is dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Ganesha. It is spread on a 2,550 sq meter area. The dome over the Ganesha is coated with 3.7 kilos of gold donated by a Kolkatta based businessman. The idol of Ganesha is carved out of a single black stone

The electricity used in the temple is generated through solar energy cells installed in the temple itself.

The temple is visited by 50,000 to 2,00,000 devotees everyday.The temple was built by Laxman Patil and was funded by a woman named Deubai Patil, who was childless and hoped that the Lord would grant children to other barren women.

The temple gained fame because of visits by high profile politicians and Bollywood stars. After 1975, the number of devotees visiting the temple rose considerably. The temple is open from 5.30 am to 10.00 pm daily.

In its premises there is also has a smaller temple devoted to Lord Hanuman whose idol was found while the road around the temple was being widened in early 1950's.

It has an annual income of Rs 40 crore and has fixed deposits worth Rs 144 crore, 110 kgs gold and 1,100 kgs of silver as per 2014 media report.

5. Vaishno Devi Mandir:

This famous shrine is dedicated to Mother Goddess or Durga or Shakti and is located in the Trikutta Mountains in the State of Jammu & Kashmir. The temple is at a height of 5,300 feet, about 12 kms from the town of  Katra, which itself is around 45 kms from the well connected by rail, road and air, Jammu city. It is one of the oldest shrines in India.

More than 10 million pilgrims visit the shrine every year. Only Tirupati Temple gets more visitors.

Vaishno Devi Mandir is considered to be one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in the country. The mandir is in fact a cave around which is built the Holy Bhawan in which Mata Vaishnavi is in the form of a five and a half foot tall rock with three heads known as Pindies, representing Maha Saraswati, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Kali. The three are in turn represent the creative, preservative and destructive aspects of Shakti.  It is a darshan of this statue that pilgrims climb up the mountain for. The Holy cave is 98 feet long. 

There are other attractions inside the Bhawan like  a Shivling in a cave, and other darshans like Maa Durga, Lord Shiv, Shri Ram, Lord Hanuman and others.

One of the main attractions of visiting the Holy cave is the climb from Katra and then the descent back after the darshan. Devotees are singing in groups and the surrounding scenery is very enjoyable. The road is very clean and well maintained. There is a controlled system of allowing entry into the narrow cave, to avoid overcrowding. Helicopter and pony services are also available.

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine Board manages the governance and administration of the shrine and have done a good job compared to an earlier Trust.

it has an annual income of around Rs 500 crore and is supposed to be the fifth richest in India. 

One must visit Vaishno Devi for both holy reasons and also for an adventure in the mountains.

From the above it can be seen that the five temples are well managed and devotees throng to them in millions. The offerings they make to the Gods makes the temples rich year after year. These funds should be used for the good of the society and that will be their best use and also the devotees will feel happy. 

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మన దేశం లో ప్రతి గ్రామం లో కనిపించే ఆలయాలలో ఎక్కువుగా కనిపించేవి అంజినెయ ఆలయం అనడం లో అతిసోయక్తి కాదు. ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ లో ఉన్న ఆలయాలో చాల ప్రాచినమైనవి విలక్షనమైనవి కూడా ఉన్నాయి. ఇప్పుడు మనం కర్నూల్ జిల్లాలోని ఆదోని కీ సమీపంలోని రనమండలం లో ఉన్న హనుమంతుని ఆలయం ఎన్నో విశిష్టతలు ఉన్న ఈ పవిత్ర ఆలయం గురించి తెలుసుకుందామ.

కర్నూల్ జిల్లాలోని ఆదోని లో చాల ఆలయాలు ఉన్నాయి ఆదోని కి సమీపంలో ని రణమండలం లోని హనుమంతుని ఆలయం చాల విక్యాతమైనది ఈ ఆలయంలో లంక దహనం తర్వాత హనుమంతుడు స్వయంగా కపిల సేనతో వచ్చి ఈ క్షేత్రం లో కోలు వ్యయదని ప్రతీతి. ఈ ఆలయం చిన్న కొండపైన వేలిసిఉంది ఈ ఆలయానికి చేరే మార్గం చెట్లు కొండలు వంటి ప్రాకృతిక సౌందర్యం మద్య సాగుతూ బక్తులలో ఆనందం మరియు పారవశ్యం కలిగిస్తాయి. కిందనుంచి చూసినప్పుడు ఈ ఆలయం ఒక పర్వత దుర్గం మీద నులుచొని ఉన్నటు కనిపిస్తుంది. ఈ ఆలయానికి చేరటానికి కొండపైడక బస్సు సౌకర్యం కలదు ఇంకా బస్సు ఏ కాకుండా మెట్ల మార్గం కూడా వాడుకలో ఉంది.

రణమండల ఆంజనేయ స్వామి వారిని దర్సిన్చుకోవటానికి వచ్చే బక్తులకు ముందుగ దర్సనం ఇచ్చేది స్వాగత ద్వారం ఈ ద్వారం పైన సీతా రాముడు లక్ష్మణుడు ఆంజనేయ వారు దర్శనం ఇస్తారు. ఇక్కడ మెట్లు సర్పులకరంలో ఉంటాయి. ఈ మెట్ల మీద వచ్చే బక్తులు తమ మొక్కులను అనుసరించి ఈ మెట్లకు పసుపు కుంకుమ అద్దుతూ మెట్ల పూజ అనుసరిస్తూ ముందుకు సాగుతారు. ముక్యంగా సంతానం కోసం వచ్చే మహిళలు ఈపుజ ఎక్కువుగా నిర్వహిస్తారు. ఆ ద్వారం తర్వాత ఆంజనేయ స్వామి పాదుకలు దర్శనం ఇస్తాయి. బక్తులు ఎంతో బక్తితో ఈ పాదుకలకు నమస్కరించికొని ముందుకు సాగుతారు. ఆ తర్వాత కొండపైన ఆరు బయట ఉన్న 12 అడుగుల ఆంజనేయుని విగ్రహం సిందూరం రంగులో ఉంది ప్రకాశిస్తుంది. ఈ విగ్రహం సిందూర లేపనం, వెండి కవచం, రజిత నేత్రాలు, గద,రజిత త్రిచుర్నలతో వర్దిల్లె ఈ స్వామి ఇంకా రుద్రాక్షలు దరించి రాక్షషలను సంహరించే బంగిమలో దర్శనం ఇస్తాడు. స్వామి వారి విగ్రహం కింద ఒక రాక్షసుని ఆకారం కూడా దర్శనం ఇస్తుంది. యుద్దానికి వెళ్తునటు ఉండే ఈ స్వామి వారికీ బక్తులు వినయంగా నమస్కరిస్తారు. బక్తులు తమ కోరికలు నెరవేరినట్టు అయితే తమలపాకులతో పూజలు చేయిస్తారు. ఈ ఆలయంలో ముల విరాట్ కి పూజలు జరిగినట్టే ఉచవ మూర్తికి కూడా పూజలు జరుగుతాయి. ఈ రొండు విగ్రహాలకు దెగ్గరగా ఒక మండపాన్ని నిర్మించారు ఈ మండపంలో అన్ని అవతారాల చిత్రాలు దర్శనం ఇస్తాయి.

కాటార రామలింగ స్వామి వారి ఆలయం:

ఈ గుడికి వచ్చే బక్తులకు ముందుగ ఆలయ గోపురం దర్శనం ఇస్తుంది. ఈ గోపురం పైన దేవత విగ్రహాలు దర్శనం ఇస్తారు. ఇక్కడ శివుడు లింగాకారం లో దర్శనం ఇస్తాడు ఇక్కడి మండపం మొత్తం పల రాతితో నిర్మించారు.

ఆయప్ప స్వామి గుడి:

కాటార రామలింగ స్వామి గుడి తర్వాత బక్తులకు ఆయప్ప స్వామి గుడి దర్శనం ఇస్తుంది. ఆయప్ప విగ్రహం నల్ల రాతితో చెక్కబడింది ఈ విగ్రహానికి స్వర్నబరణలు ఉన్నాయి వీటితో ఇది ప్రకాశిస్తుంది. ఈ విగ్రహం పండాలి పురం లోని పాండురంగడి ఛాయలు కనిపించటం విశేషం.

సీతా రామ మందిరం:

కాటార రామలింగ స్వామి వారి ఆలయం ప్రక్కనే సీతా రామ మందిరం ఉంది. అయ్యప గుడి తర్వాత బక్తులు సీతా రాములని దర్శనం చేసుకుంటారు.

బవాని ఆలయం:

ఆతర్వాత బక్తులు బావని ఆలయం నీ దర్శించుకుంటారు ఈ ఆలయం కొండరాళ్ళ మద్య ఉంది పెద్ద పెద్ద కొండల మద్య ఉన్న సన్నని దారి నుంచి ఈ ఆలయానికి చేరుకోవాలి ఒకరి తర్వాత ఒకరు మాత్రమే ఇక్కడ అమ్మవారిని దర్సిన్చుకోగలరు ఈ ఆలయం కేవలం 4 అడుగులు మాత్రమే ఉంటుంది.

ఇతర ఆలయాలు:

అమ్మ వారిని దర్శించుకున్న బక్తులు ఆ పరిసరలులో ఉన్న చిన్న వినాయక స్వామి విగ్రహాన్ని మరియు చిన్న హనుమాన్ ఆలయాన్ని కూడా దర్శించుకుంటారు. అలాగే అక్కడకు దేగ్గరిలో ఉన్న నాగేంద్రస్వామి ప్రతిమ ను కూడా దర్శించుకుంటారు. బక్తులు ఈ అలయలనింట్లో బక్తి శ్రద్దలతో పూజిస్తారు.

ఇది రణమండలం అంజినేయ స్వామి వారి ఆలయ విశేషాలు. మీరు కూడా ఈ ఆలయాన్ని దర్శించుకొని పునితులు కండి.

భారతదేశములోగల పుణ్య క్షేత్రాలలో కాశి(వారణాసి) అత్యంత ప్రముఖమైనది. కాశి భారతదేశములో ఉత్తరముగా ఉంటే దక్షిణమున ఉన్న శ్రీకాళహస్తి దక్షిణకాశిగా పిలవబడుతూ అంతే ప్రముఖస్థానం పొంది ఉంది. ఇక్కడ కొలువై ఉన్నవాడు లయకారుడైన శివుడు. ఆ దేవదేవుడు ఇక్కడ శ్రీకాళహస్తీశ్వరుడుగా ప్రజల చేత పిలవబడుతున్నాడు. ఇచ్చట శివలింగం చతురస్రాకారంలో ఉంటుంది. లింగమునకు ముందు ఉన్న దీపము లింగము నుండి వచ్చు గాలికి రెప రెప లాడుతూ ఉంటుంది. అందుకే ఈ స్వామి వాయులింగేశ్వరుడిగా ప్రసిద్దుడు. అంతే కాదు ఇచట స్వామి స్వయంభువు, అనగా తనంతట తనే వెలసినవాడు. ఇక్కడ అమ్మవారు జ్ఞాన ప్రసూనాంబ గా కొలవబడుతుంది. హిందువులు విధిగా దర్శించవలసిన ఈ క్షేత్రము తిరుపతికి నలభై కిలోమీటర్లు దూరములో ఉంది. ఈ సుందర దేవాలయము సువర్ణముఖి నది పక్కన ఉన్నది.

బ్రహ్మకు జ్ఞానము ప్రసాదించిన ప్రదేశముగా ఈ క్షేత్రము భావించబడుతుంది. స్థల పురాణము ప్రకారము ఈ క్షేత్రమునకు ఈ పేరు రావడానికి కారణము ఇలా వివరించబడుతుంది.

శ్రీ అంటే సాలెపురుగు. కాల అనగా కాల సర్పము. హస్తి అనగా ఏనుగు. స్వయంభువుగా అరణ్య మధ్యమున వెలసిన శివ లింగమును ఒక సాలెపురుగు, ఒక సర్పము, ఒక ఏనుగు భక్తితో తమ తమ పద్దతులలో విడివిడిగా పూజిస్తూ ఉండేవి. సాలెపురుగు గూడును అల్లేది. పాము మణితో లింగమును అలంకరించేది. ఏనుగు నీటితో లింగమును శుభ్రము చేసి బిల్వ పత్రములను ఉంచి పూజించేది. ఇలా జరుగుతుండగా తమ పూజను ఎవరో పాడుచేస్తున్నట్లుగా మూడూ భావించేవి. ఒక సమయమున మూడూ ఒకదానికోసం ఒకటి కాపు కాసి కలహించుకుని మరణించాయి. వాటి భక్తికి, త్యాగమునకు సంతసించిన శంకరుడు వాటిని ఆశీర్వదించి ముక్తిని ప్రసాదించాడు. ఆ నాటినుండి ఆ పవిత్ర క్షేత్రము వాటి పేర్ల మీదుగా శ్రీకాళహస్తి అను పేరును ధరించినది.

ఈ స్వామిని అర్చించిన కన్నప్ప కథ కూడా ఎంతో ప్రసిద్ధము. తిన్నడు(కన్నప్ప) అనే గిరిజనుడు అడవిలోని జంతువులను వేటాడుతూ జీవనం సాగిస్తూ ఉండేవాడు. కన్నప్ప స్వామిని తన మోటు పద్దతులలో మాంస ఖండములతో అయినా నిండు భక్తితో పూజిస్తూ ఉండేవాడు. ఒక నాడు శివలింగము నుండి రక్తము కారడము తిన్నడు చూశాడు. 'అయ్యో.. నా స్వామి కంటికి ఏదో అయినది ' అనుకుని అ అమాయక భక్తుడు తన చేతి బాణముతో తన కంటిని పెకలించి లింగమునకు అమర్చాడు. అతనిని పరీక్షించదలచిన మహా శివుడు మరొక కంటి నుంచి కూడా నెత్తురు కార్చాడు. ధీరుడైన ఆ భక్తుడు తన మరొక కంటిని కూడా పెకలించి స్వామికి అమర్చాడు. ఆ భక్తి విశ్వాస త్యాగములకు పరవశుడైన మహా శంకరుడు కన్నప్పకు శివ సాయుజ్యం ప్రసాదించాడు. దేవాలయమునకు దగ్గరలో గల కొండపై కన్నప్పకు చిన్న గుడి ఉంది. అది తప్పక చూడవలసినదివారణాశీలో వలే ఇక్కడ మరణించే పుణ్యాత్ములకు శివుడు ముక్తిని ప్రసాదిస్తాడని జనుల నమ్మకం.

ఆది శంకరాచార్యులవారు ఇక్కడ శ్రీ క్షేత్రమును ప్రతిష్టించారు. ఈ క్షేత్రమున పర్యటించడము చాలా పుణ్య కార్యము.

శ్రీకాళహస్తీశ్వరాలయము ఎంతో ప్రాచీనమైంది. చాలా పెద్దది. ఇది అద్బుతమైన కట్టడము. ఇక్కడ శిల్పకళ మహాద్బుతంగా ఉండి చూసిన వారిని చకితుల్ని చేస్తుంది.

ఇక్కడ మహాశివరాత్రి ఎంతో కన్నుల పండువగా విపరీతమైన జనసందోహంతో జరుగుతుంది. ఈ క్షేత్రములో రాహు కేతు దోష నివారణ పూజలు ప్రత్యేకము. అందు కోసమై దేశపు నలుమూలల నుంచి భక్తులు వస్తారు.

ఆలయ నిర్మాణం మొదటగా అతి ప్రాచీన కాలంలోనే ప్రారంభమైనట్లుగా తెలుస్తున్నది. ఆధారాలు మాత్రం ఐదవ శతాబ్దం నుండి దొరుకుతున్నాయి. పల్లవులు ఐదవ శతాబ్దంలో స్వామి వారి అర్చన కోసం ప్రారంభ కట్టడాన్ని నిర్మిచినట్లుగా తెలుస్తోంది. తర్వాట ఆలయ నిర్మాణం అనేక సమయాల్లో అనేక మంది రాజుల చేత అభివృద్ది చేయబడినట్లుగా ఆధారాలు దొరుకుతున్నాయి. పదవ శతాబ్దంలో చోళులు, పన్నెండవ శతాబ్దంలో వీర నరసిం హ యాదవరాయలు, పదిహేనో శతాబ్దంలో విజయనగర రాజైన శ్రీ కృష్ణ దేవరాయలు మొదలైన మహారాజులచే శ్రీకాళహస్తీశ్వరాలయం పరమ భక్తితో, ఆద్భుతంగా అభివృద్ది చేయబడింది, అనాది కాలం నుండి తరతరాలుగా కొలువబడుతున్న ఈ మహా శివ లింగాన్ని దర్శించాలంటే ప్రశాంతమైన మనసుతో శ్రీకాళహస్తికి చేరుకోవలసిందే. 

 

Khajuraho Temple.

This Temple was Built between 950 AD to 1050 AD.This Temple is Suitated in Madhya Pradesh.It has a unique beauty and gift for world as a Symbol of Love.In this Area there is a tree name Khajur and from there it obtain its name as Khajuraho Temple.This temple is also a famous tourist places in India.Its Architecture is unique that why it able to attract a lots of Visitor toward the Temple.

Location.

This Temple is Found in the State of Madhya Pradesh.This Temple has a rich Culture Heritage.It has a erotic sculptures that Adorn the wall that makes this temple famous across other country too.This temple was Built By Chandela Dynasty.There was 85 more other temples built by this Chandela Dynasty.

Best Time to Visit this temple.

It has a great experience to visit this temple. If you visit there in the month of march then you find a another interesting thing that is Dance festival Held in the Month of March.

Climate Condition.

Summer - 46 Deg to 21 Deg.

Winter - 32 Deg to 4 Deg.

Rainfall – 114 Cm July – September.

Best season – October To March.

How to Reach.

By Air – There was a regular fight from New Delhi , Agra , Varanasi.

By Rail – Harpalpur (94 Km),Mahoba (61 KM) is the nearest station from there you easily get train. Best Route for those people coming from Delhi Chennai is Jhansi(172 km).Best Route For Those People coming from Mumbai,Varanasi,Kolkatta is Satna(117 km).

By Road – There is a regular bus service from Mahoba,Satna,Jhansi,Harpalpur.You easily get buses from there.

Konark sun Temple.

This temple is built in 1250 AD. This template is find in state of Orissa. This temple is built in a shape of Colossal Chariot that indicate that it take the god Sun and Surya across the Heaven.This temple was built during the kalinga Era.Every year in the month of December there is a 3 day cultural extravaganza.During this month lots of visitor visit there.During these festival various type of classical dance such as Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Odisi, Kathakali perform there.The most nearest temple is Ramachandi temple that is 10 km away from this Konark Sun Temple.Ramachandi temple is built on the bank of river Khuhabhadra.It is a ideal place for those who want to enjoy .

Best Time to Visit There.

One day is sufficient for this temple but there is a lot of interesting place near this Temple. So if you plan for 1 day it is not sufficient.The climatic condition is suitable throughout the year.Many Tourist come to visit there.But its beauty is more attractive between the month of October to March.

How to Reach.

By Air – Best airport for those people coming from Calcutta, Delhi, Hyderabad, Madras and Nagpur is Bhubaneshwar airport that is 64 km from Konark sun Temple.

By Rail – There is a two major railway station that is Puri (31 km) and Bhubaneshwar (64 km) that connect all the major Cities like Calcutta, Delhi, Hyderabad, Madras and Nagpur.

By Road – Bus service is good that connect all major cities like Calcutta, Delhi, Hyderabad, Madras and Nagpur as well as Bhubaneshwar.

Golden Temple.

This temple located in Amritsar. Amrit sarovar is a holy tank that surround this beautiful temple and from there is Derives its name as Amritsar.This temple is created because they pray in front of their god.The idea was given by Guru Arjan sahib(Fifth Guru Nanak).He himself design the architecture for this Temple. This Temple is also known as Shri Harmandir sahib.

Best Time to Visit There.

One day is sufficient to visit this Temple. Best month for visiting this temple is August – December.There is a lots more attractive places around this temple.

Climate condition.

The temperature of Amritsar city is very unique as very hot during summer as well as very cold during winter period.

Summer – Maximum Temperatue 34 Degree and Minimum temperature is 15 Degree.

Winter - Maximum Temperatue 18 Degree and Minimum temperature is 0 Degree.

How to Reach.

By Air - There was a regular fight from New Delhi ,Srinagar.

By Train – There is various train running from various major cities like Delhi Calcutta,Varanasi,Mumbai and wagah(Attari Border).

By Road – You easily get bus service from following major cities like Ambala, Chandigarh, Delhi, Ferozepur, Jammu etc.

Somnath Temple.

This temple is located in Gujarat.There is a tourist place in Gujarat that offers something to every visitor. This State has a longest coast line that passes through this temple.This State is rich with Holy Temples, Monuments and many other Historical places. This Temple is rich with a nice and beautiful architecture. It is situated on the southern coast of Saurashtra.

Best time to visit Somnath Temple.

You can visit temple in any month. Two day is sufficient to visit this temple. You can also visit surrounding beauty within these two days.

Climate Condition.

The climatic condition is very humid around the coastal area and very hot temperature around the area of kutch. As other major cities summer is very hot and winter is very cold. October to March is the best time to visit this Temple.

How to Reach.

By Air – There are many flight from Ahmedabad to various cities such as Mumbai, Delhi and other cities from Ahemedabad. Other airports are at Vadodara, Bhavnagar, Keshod, Bhuj, Surat, Jamnagar, Kandla, and Rajkot. There is a many domestic airport that connect all most all the part of India.

By Train – There is a large rail network from Ahmedabad city that connect to all part of State as well as other State too.

By Road – It has a better road network as compare to other state. You can easily move from one place to another. There are many buses running from one place to other.

Meenakshi Temple.

This temple is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. There are so many temples with lofty style find there. This all temples show the cultural heritage of this State. Madhurai is the second most largest City in tamil nadu. This temple was built by Kulasekara Pandya but it was not complete.During the 16^th and 18^th century Nayaks complete this temple.

Best Time to Visit There.

You have to make a plan to visit there then 2-3 days is sufficient for you.During the month of April and May there is a festival known as Chittirai Festival. It increases you enjoyment too.According to this you might make a plan during these exciting months.

Climate Condition.

Around these region there is a maximum temperature between 37 degree – 29 degree during summer season. During winter Temperature cannot go down more than 20 degree. Rainfall is common there.

How to Reach.

By Air – There is a flight from Madhurai to Mumbai and Chennai. You have to reach to Madhurai that is 10 km from city.

By Train – There is a large number of trains running from Madhurai to major cities like Bangalore, Coimbatore, Kollam, Chennai, Rameshwaram, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupathi and Tuticorin.

By Road – Road connection is excellent as it connect all most all the part of the State. Around the Madhurai there is a five major bus stand. There are many option too to reach there. Many private vechicles running there.

Ranakpur Jain Temple.

Ranakpur is a very beautiful place located in the mountain range of Pali. This Place is 23 km away from a Palana railway station. This place is famous for Jainism. There is a largest Jain Temple in India. It is one of the holiest place for the Jain Community. This Temple is located in Ranakpur (One of the state of Rajasthan). This Temple was built around 15^th Century under the supervision of Monark Rana Kumbha.

Best Time to Visit There.

You must prepare a plan for 2-3 day for visiting this temple. October to March is the best time to visit there.

Climate Condition.

The climatic condition of Ranakpur is quite tropical with a maximum temperature of 42 degree in summer season. Winter is not too cold as minimum temperature never go below 10 degree.60 centimeters is the average annual rainfall.

How to Reach.

By Air – You find any fight from a city Udaipur that is 60 km away from Ranakpur.If you reach Udaipur then you can attain any regular flight for cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Aurangabad, Jodhpur, and Mumbai.

By Rail – Like Airport the nearest railway station is Udaipur from there you get a regular train for Delhi, Chittaurgarh, Ajmer, and Jaipur. Phalna is the nearest railway station from Ranakpur but all people prefer to go Udaipur as it offers more option.

By Road – You get express bus from Udaipur to Ranakpur in just 2-3 hours. There are many state level buses as well as private buses that connect to various part of Rajasthan.The buses running from Udaipur connect various state such as Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Jodhpur, Delhi, Indore, Chittaurgarh, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Mumbai and Mt Abu.

Sanchi Stupa.

This is located near Bhopal. It is one of the smallest city of Madhya Pradesh. This place is famous for its history as well as its archeology. There is a large number of Stupa, temple and pillars. Sanchi is one of the religious place. The monuments of this temple was built by mauryan emperor Ashoka. King Ashoka is more related here than lord Buddha. First of all Ashoka built first Stupa and then place many pillars around it. Our national emblem of India taken from here.

How to Reach.

By Air – You have to go to Bhopal which is 46 km from this palce. This airport connect to various cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Gwalior and Indore.

By Road – It has a well maintain road route that connect to various places such as Bhopal, Indore, Sagar, Gwalior, Vidisha and Raisen.

By Train - You need to go to Vidisha for train that is 10 km from this place.

Ellora Cave Temple.

This temple is located about 200 km from Mumbai. This temple is made with solid rock and having a faith in three religion such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism. This temple is in cave shaped. There is about 34 caves that made this temple unique. 12 caves are dedicated to Jainism. 17 caves are dedicated to Hinduism and 5 caves are dedicated to Buddhism.

How to Reach.

By Air – You have to reach Aurangabad airport that is 30 km from Ellora. It connect to cities like Delhi, Udaipur, Jaipur, and Mumbai.

By Rail – You have to reach to Jalgaon railway station that is the nearest railway station from Ellora. This railway station give a link To Pune , Mumbai.

By Road – This place has a excellent road network that connect almost all the major cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Indore, Bijapur, Pune, Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Shirdi, Nasik, Dhule, Ahmedabad and Aurangabad.