{"id":3630,"date":"2021-12-21T11:34:59","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T11:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travanya.com\/?page_id=3630"},"modified":"2022-08-10T05:38:40","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T05:38:40","slug":"temples","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.travanya.com\/tourism\/india\/temples\/","title":{"rendered":"Temples in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container pt20 pb20 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ancient Temples In India: That Will Leave You Speechless.<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The temples in India are a major draw for visitors to the country. Blessed with some of the most beautiful temples in India that were built many centuries ago, this country is a spiritual ground for foreigners. India is home to some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travanya.com\/blog\/tourist-attractions\/richest-temples-in-india-history-and-architecture\/\">richest temples<\/a>, oldest temples, ancient Greek temples and ancient Egyptian temples and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travanya.com\/blog\/tourist-attractions\/shiva-temples-in-india\/\">Shiva temples in India<\/a>. There are more than 60,000 temples in India. The architecture and iconography at some of these Hindu, Jain and Buddhist shrines have been recognized as masterpieces of religious achievement for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India is rich with a great historical past and cultural heritage. There are several popular temples in India where devotees come to pay their homage to the Almighty by performing ritualistic worship, offering prayers and meditating. These temples not only provide solace to devotees but also act as major tourist attractions in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus,<strong> <\/strong>the historical hands that led to the makings of beautiful temples in India are awe-inspiring. They are not just places for worship but also a source of great architectural marvels. Even today these temples continue to be popular tourist destinations due to their architectural beauty, religious significance, cultural importance and much more. There are various famous temples in India that are dedicated to gods and goddesses, reflect the way of ancient life and add their own charm to this beautiful country.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ancient Temples In India: That Will Leave You Speechless. The temples in India are a major draw for visitors to the country. Blessed with some of the most beautiful temples in India that were built many centuries ago, this country is a spiritual ground for foreigners. 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