Major Important Temples Of India

Introduction

India boasts a rich tapestry of important temples of India, reflecting diverse cultures and faiths. From the iconic Somnath Temple to the serene Kamakhya Temple, each of these important temples of India hold profound significance in India’s spiritual landscape

List of Prominent Temples

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Twelve Jyotirlinga

• Somnath (Gujarat),  Nageswar (Gujarat), Mallikarjuna at Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh), Mahakaleshwar at Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh), Kedarnath (Uttarakhand),Kashi Viswanath at Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Baidyanath at Deogarh (Jharkhand), Rameshwar at Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Ghushmeshwar at Shiwar in Sawai Madhopur district (Rajasthan), Grishneshwar at Ellora in Aurangabad district (Maharashtra), Trimbakeshwar (Maharashtra), and Bhimashankar (Maharashtra).

Somnath Temple [Gujarat]

• Being one of the first and most important temples of India, it is said to have existed 2000 years ago. 
• In 649 AD, King Maitre of Vallabhini built and renovated a second temple.
• Description: A description of the temple was done by Al-Biruni, an Arab traveller,and it prompted a visit in 1024 AD by Mahmud of Ghazni. 
• Reconstruction: The contemporary Somnath temple’s reconstruction was started under the orders of the first Home Minister of India Vallabhbhai Patel.
•  Pran-Pratistha: Then President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, did the Pran-Pratistha of the temple. [UPSC 2022]

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Conclusion

• These important temples of India stand as architectural marvels and spiritual sanctuaries, embodying centuries of devotion and cultural heritage, offering solace and inspiration to millions of pilgrims across the globe.