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From the Himalayas detention in the north to Kanyakumari in the South India is steeped in famous temples dating back to ancient times. The traditional decoration of these temples is a major artistic legacies of the world. Today is a paradigm of how life was before and that the way worship was after years of spending.

Check out some of the most famous.

Khajuraho-The temples of Khajuraho temple is located in Madhya Pradesh. The temples of Khajuraho are internationally famous for its erotic sculptures that enrich the walls. Architecturally these temples are unique. Platforms are built on high, several meters above the ground on a combination of light sandstone and granite. Each of these temples has an entrance hall or mandapa, and an inner sanctum or garbha griha. The roofs of these various sections have a low visibility. The porch and hall have pyramidal roofs that are made of several horizontal layers. The roof inside is a conical tower, a massive load of towers made of stone called Shikhara minutes.

Meenakshi Temple. The Meenakshi temple has distinguished and elegantly carved towers dedicated to the goddess Meenakashi in Madurai (Tamil Nadu). Regarded as the south gate, the temple Meenakshi temple consists of identical God Shiva and goddess Meenakshi, each as high as about nine floors. The temple is an outstanding example of sculpture and architecture. The Meenakshi temple has stone walls and towers great. The image of the goddess Meenakshi is said to be in an emerald cut solitaire. The temple was renovated several times the addition of brokers and large sculptures to it. According to the legend of this temple marriage of Goddess Meenakshi to Shiva was held in Madurai and is still celebrated every summer with great taste.

Temple of the Sun - The beautiful Sun Temple is an excellent example of Orissa's past glory. The Sun Temple of Konark is considered as the summit of art and architecture of the ancient era of Kalinga. The entire temple was designed in the form of a mammoth chariot drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs elegantly carved wheel. Each of the wheels is almost 10 feet across. The studies represent the grand parade of the sun god. The temple has the distinction of being one of the few World Heritage sites in India.

Golden Temple-The temple is located in the capital city of Punjab (Amritsar). It was built by the fifth guru of Sikhs and is situated on a small island in the middle of a pool called Amrit-sar ('pool of nectar ") and is linked to land by a marble walkway. The gold color comes from the gold foil cover. The temple architecture is considered as an archetype of creativity and represents a unique partnership between Muslims and Hindus. Symbolically, has entrances on all four sides to show that is open to the faithful of all castes and creeds.

The Mahabodhi Temple-five feet high Mahabodhi Temple is located in Bihar, in the city of Gaya. The temple is an evidence of the history of Buddhism. It is one of four holy places associated with Buddha's life, particularly the achievement of the Enlightenment. This temple is located near the place where Siddhartha Gautama had attained salvation. The temple is considered one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely in brick. The balustrades carved stone are good examples of the stone. The four corner towers rise gracefully. Bounded on four sides by stone railings, banisters leads Mahabodhi Temple of two types, the bars are older sandstone and granite railings are other unrefined.

Ajanta-Ellora Caves famous Ajanta and Ellora are found in the state of Maharashtra. These caves are considered as a World Heritage Site and were excavated from solid rock. They symbolize the three religions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. They are placed in a horseshoe shape. Of the total of 34 caves, 12 caves to the south are Buddhist, 17 in the center is dedicated Hinduism, and the 5 caves in the north are dedicated to Jainism. These caves are divided into 'Chaitya-grihas' (stupa halls) and Viharas (living room). The prints and paintings in the caves depict the life of Buddha. Along with this, several types of human and animal figures are also carved into the rocks. Aurangabad is the nearest town of these cave temples. These caves are famous heritage site of India.

Temples Jain temples Dilwara-Dilwara Jain, Mount Abu are sacred pilgrimage place of Jains. The temples are a mix of simplicity and delicacy. They are five in number of all being built in white marble. The most famous of these two are Vimala Vasahi Vasahi and Moon. The Vasahi Vimala is dedicated to the 1st Jain Tirthankar (saint). The entrance to the temple is from the east through an arched gate leads to a six-column pergola with a three-level SMOS (representation of the sacred mountain of the Jains) in the center. The SMOS is surrounded by 10 statues including that of the founder Vimala and her family, each sitting on an elephant made beautiful from a single block of white marble, about four feet high. The Vasahi Luna is dedicated to the 22nd Tirthankara Jain (saint). It is slightly smaller the Vasahi Vimala. The eight pillars of the Moon Vasahi assembly hall are of different types. The emphasis is on the roof with superbly carved figures of dancers, animals and parade of riders.

Indian temples are a true melting pot of different cultures of India. The temples Indians are a perfect example of unity in diversity, because there is not any city, town or village in the country with no temples. Indian temples represent different sects' common here. Thus, Hindu temples are among the best in India, spread over almost all segments.

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