It is said that stones weighing about 40 thousand tonnes were cut in the construction of this temple.
2. Lakshamana Temple
Famous for nagara-style architecture (built by Chandela kings) and known for extensive erotic sculptures.
3. Meenakshi Temple
The Meenakshi Temple is a prime example of Dravidian architecture. – It is famous for its 3 storied Gopuram at the main entrance.
4. Brihadeswara Temple
The Vimana or the temple tower (known as Raja Gopuram) is 216 Feet in height and is one of the tallest buildings of its kind.
5. Kamakhya Temple
Famous for Tantric practices, dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya. The temple is the site of the Ambubachi Mela, an annual festival that celebrates the goddess’s menstrual cycle.
6.Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Lord Vishnu is seated on Sheshnag in sleeping posture. It is mandatory for men to wear dhoti and women to wear saree to enter the temple.
7. Tirupati Temple
This holy and ancient temple of Sri Venkateswara is situated on the seventh peak of the mountain called Venkatadri. That is why here Balaji is known as Lord Venkateswara.
8. JagannathaTemple
While most of the deities in the temples of India are made of stone or metal, the idol of Jagannatha is made of wood.
9.Vishwanath Temple
9.Vishwanath Temple
The original Vishwanath temple was destroyed by the army of Qutb-Uddin Aibak in 1194 CE when he defeated the Raja of Kannauj.
10.Mahabodhi Temple
It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely in brick, still standing in India, from the late Gupta period.