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13. Yamunotri Temple, Uttarakhand
This Dham atop 3030 metres on Kalinad Parvat was built in 19th Century containing a bejeweled silver idol of Yamunotri wrapped in garlands. Devotees trek the 6 km up the hill dotted with Ratnajot- a popular herb to cure eye diseases; all the way from Hanuman Chatti.
14. Amarnath Cave & Temple, Jammu Kashmir
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The Amarnath cave is a haven to an enshrined image of ice called the Shiva lingam formed naturally, which resembles Lord Shiva and hence this is one of the most important pilgrimages in India. The most significant reason why Amarnath is a such a sought-after place, this is a no-brainer absolutely. The cave is a haven for all the devotees wanting to seek blessings of the Mahadeva.
15. Badrinath Temple
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Located at a height of 3133m, the Badrinath temple is a 15m black structure dating back to the Vedic Ages. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu, who is idolized as Badrinath and is a sanctified shrine for Indians. The temple is located in Garhwal hill in Chamoli district on the banks of Alaknanda River. It is one of the most visited temples in India. The image of the reigning deity worshipped in the temple is a black stone sculpture of Vishnu in the form of Badrinarayan. The statue is considered by many Hindus to be a self-manifestation of Vishnu.
16. Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram
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The Shore Temple lies in front of the Bay of Bengal, hence it is known by the name mentioned. Dating back to the 8th century AD, this Indian temple is made out of granite chunks. The temple was constructed in such a way that it would overlook the Bay of Bengal at a Southern Chennai village called Mahabalipuram. The village was a busy port during the reign of Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty.
17. Sri Jagannath Puri Temple, Odisha
Shree Jagannath Puri temple, one of the most majestic monuments of Odisha, was built by a famous king of Ganga Dynasty Ananta Varman Chodaganga Deva. This stunning Vaishnava temple, dating back to 12th century, enshrines Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Balabhadra. Jagannath Temple is among one of the most famous temples in India, primarily because of the famous Rath Yatra that happens once every year.
18. Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple Complex, Mathura
It is believed that this temple is situated at the place where Lord Krishna was born and the result of many excavations has tried to prove this belief.
19. Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram Tamil Nadu
It is an exquisite temple in southern India dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the 12 jyotirlingas. This place has a lot of importance in Hindu mythology and Lord Rama and Sita themselves are believed to have built the two lingams currently housed in the temple. It's a great pilgrim place for people wishing to achieve salvation in life.
20. Gangotri Temple, Uttarakhand
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Gangotri Temple, a religiously important temple in Hinduism, is located in the quaint town of Gangotri, Uttarkashi District in the Indian State of Uttarakhand. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga and is the highest and the most important shrine dedicated to the deity. The sacred temple and the surroundings offer a scenic view of the breathtaking Himalayas and the ever so gorgeous River Ganga. The sight is breathtaking in the mornings during sunrise as the sun shines from behind the Himalayas spreading light and life to the region.
21. Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple
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The Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple is first of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. It is located on the western coast of Gujarat and is one of the oldest temples of the country. It has been mentioned in ancient texts like Shreemad Bhagavat Gita, Skandpuran, Shivpuran and Rig-Veda which signifies the importance of this temple as one of the most celebrated pilgrimage sites. The temple is located on the ancient Triveni Sangam or the confluence of three rivers - Kapila, Hiran, and Saraswati.
22. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple, Shirdi
The Sansthan Temple is one of the most famous and significant of shrines in India. Dedicated to Sai baba, Devotees can avail all facilities of a holy place from darshan lines, donation counters, prasad lines, railway booking counters to dinning halls.
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