10 Richest Temples In India That You Must Visit

BY: Datta Nighut

This Web Story lists the 11 richest temples in India, along with their history, significance, and location. The temples are all unique and have their own stories to tell. Visiting these temples is a great way to experience the rich culture and heritage of India.

Located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is believed to be one of the richest temples in the world, with an estimated worth of over $1 trillion. 

Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple

This Sikh temple in Amritsar, Punjab, is known for its golden dome and intricate architecture. It is also one of the most visited temples in India, with over 100,000 devotees visiting daily.

 Golden Temple, Amritsar

This temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, an incarnation of Vishnu. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in India, with over 50 million devotees visiting annually.

Tirumala Venkateswara 

This Ganesha temple in Mumbai is one of the most popular temples in the city. It is believed that the temple fulfills the wishes of devotees, and is often called the "Ganesha of Miracles".

Siddhvinayak Temple, Mumbai

This temple in Shirdi, Maharashtra, is dedicated to Sai Baba, a spiritual guru who lived in the 19th century. The temple is visited by millions of devotees from all over the world.

 Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Shirdi

This temple in Gujarat is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, or temples dedicated to Shiva. It is believed to be one of the oldest temples in India, and was destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries.

Somnath Temple, Gujarat

This temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Meenakshi, a form of Parvati. It is one of the largest temples in India, and is known for its intricate architecture and sculptures.

Meenakshi Temple, Madurai

This temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is dedicated to Shiva. It is one of the oldest and most important temples in Hinduism, and is believed to be one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

This temple in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, is dedicated to Vaishno Devi, a form of Durga. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in India, and is visited by millions of devotees annually.

Vaishno Devi Temple, Katra

This temple in Puri, Odisha, is dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Krishna. It is one of the Char Dhams, or four holiest pilgrimage sites in Hinduism.

Jagannath Temple, Puri

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