Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, New Delhi -
Akshardham means the eternal, divine abode of the supreme God, the abode of eternal values and virtues of Akshar as defined in the Vedas and Upanishads where divine bhakti, purity and peace forever pervade

This beautiful temple built without steel, consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 ornate domes, 20 quadrangled shikhars, a spectacular Gajendra Pith (plinth of stone elephants) and 20,000 statues of India's great sadhus, devotees, acharyas and divine personalities.
There are many features to see in Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple

*Its excellent mode ancient Architecture

*Unique values for mankind presented through audio-animatronics and light and sound diorama presentations from the life of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

*A 12-minute fascinating boat-ride experience of 10,000 years of India's glorious heritage.

*Combination of a large stone step-well and a Vedic yagna kund with a colorful musical fountain that echoes Vedic sentiments and prayers.

*Sixty acres of lush lawns, gardens and exquisite bronze statues of India's child gems, valorous warriors, national figures and great women personalities inspire visitors

Kalkaji Temple, New Delhi
Kalkaji temple dedicated to the Goddess Kalka Devi. Kalkaji Mandir is very famous and has numerous devotees thronging it on many religious occasions, throughout the year.
The temple is situated on a hill and is dedicated to Kali, This is a very old temple and the oldest part was built up in 1764 A.D. The Kali Temple in Kalkaji boasts of an existence of 3,000 years, although the oldest surviving portion of it dates to 1764-1771

The Bahai House of Worship (Lotus Temple), New Delhi
The Bahai House of Worship at Delhi is one of the marvels of modern architecture. The temple gives the impression of a half-open lotus flower afloat, surrounded by its leaves. Capturing the imagination with its simplicity and elegance this monument in marble is dedicated to the purpose of prayer, meditation and spiritual upliftment. From within its hallowed precincts rise in praise and glorification of the Almighty voices in unison, of Hindus and Muslims, Jews, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians people of all castes, colours and cultures. There is no clergy in the temple, no idols, no pictures, no sermons, no rituals. It is a place for communication between man and his Creator, God.

The Lakshmi Narayan Temple or the Birla Temple
The Lakshmi Narayan Temple or the Birla Temple as it is popularly known enshrines Lord Vishnu - the preserver of the Hindu Trinity. the divine tranquility of the temple is interrupted only by the melodious kirtans that echoes in the sanctum sanctorum. The temple enshrines almost all the deities of the Hindu Pantheon.

Sri Harminder Sahib OR Golden Temple, Amritsar
Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple, (on account of its scenic beauty and golden coating for English speaking world), is named after Hari (God) the temple of God. The Sikhs all over the world, daily wish to pay visit to Sri Amritsar and to pay obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib in their Ardas.
The building work completed in 1601 A.D. on Bhadoon Sudi 1st, 1661 Bikrmi Samvat (August/September, 1604). Guru Arjan Sahib installed newly created Guru Granth Sahib, in Sri Harmandir Sahib and appointed Baba Budha ji as its first Granthi i.e. the reader of Guru Granth Sahib.

Its architecture represents a unique harmony between the Muslims and the Hindus way of construction work and this is considered the best architectural specimens of the world. It is often quoted that this architecture has created an independent Sikh school of architecture in the history of art in India.

Varanasi (Kashi) Famous Hindu holy city situated on the banks of the river Ganges (Ganga) in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, name Kashi is mentioned in the Rig-Veda It is also referred to as "city of temples and learning
Kashi Vishwanath temple, Varanasi is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the holy city of Varanasi, The temple stands on the western bank of the Hinduism's holiest river Ganges and the deity is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas the holiest of Shiva deities. The main deity is known by the name Vishwanatha or Vishweshwara meaning the Ruler of the world. The temple town that is the oldest living city in the world, with 3500 years of documented history is also called Kashi and hence the temple is popularly called as Kashi Vishwanath

Mathura
Mathura is the reputed to be the birthplace of Krishna "Krishnajanmabhoomi" The Keshav Dev temple was built in ancient times on the site of Krishna's supposed birthplace.

This city has great history; Mathura Museum has the largest collection of redstone sculptures in Asia, depicting many famous Buddha figurines. In 634 Xuanzang had visited the Mathura town.

Varindavan town includes many hundreds of temples dedicated to the worship of Radha,
According to tradition, Krishna was raised in the cowherding village of Gokul by his foster parents Nanda Maharaj and Yasoda. The Bhagavata Purana describes Krishna's early childhood pastimes in Vrindavan forest wherein he, his brother Balarama, and his cowherd friends stole butter, engaged in childhood pranks and fought with demons. Along with these activities, Krishna is also described as meeting and dancing with the local girls of Vrindavan village including Radharani who were known as gopis. These pastimes where the source of inspiration for the famous poem, Gita Govinda

Khajuraho Temples, Khajuraho Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu temples, famous for their erotic sculpture. This place was once the religious capital of the Chandela Rajputs; Khajuraho temples were built over a span of a hundred years, from 950 to 1050. A wall with eight gates, each flanked by two golden palm trees enclosed the whole area. There were originally over 80 Hindu temples, of which only 22 stand today. This place with its view with unique religious and cultural heritage where you will see the unmatchable art in structure and carving on stone to reflect the history of Art in India. The temples of Khajuraho are an example of religion laced with erotica. They are fine examples of Indian architectural styles that have gained popularity due to their salacious depiction of the traditional way of life during medieval times. The Khajuraho group of monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Khajuraho temples, constructed with spiral superstructures, adhere to northern Indian Shikhara Temple style and often to a Panchayatana plan or layout. A few of the temples are dedicated to the Jain pantheon and the rest to Hindu deities - to God's Trio, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, and various Devi forms, such as the Devi Jagadambi temple.these are all the best example of ancient architecture

Brahma Temple, Pushkar
The Brahma temple is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus. It is nestled in the Pushkar valley, which lies beyond Nagaparvat and the Anasagar Lake. This place, full of natural beauty, holds a special place in the hearts of Indians for it is believed that Lord Brahma, together with all the gods and goddesses, performed a Yagya here.

Dilwara Jain Temple, Mount Abu
Dilwara Jain Temple, a dream in marbles is situated amidst mesmerizing surroundings of mango trees and wooded hills.
A famous monument created using carved marble; Dilwara Jain Temple is one of the famous temples of Jain community known for the best architecture and design.

The artistic beauty of the Dilwara temple is best seen in the carved pillars and sculptured ceilings. The Dilwara temple is often described as poetry in rocks and the finest example of temple architecture at its best.
Built during 11th to 13th century AD, Dilwara Jain Temple is located at a distance of 3 km from the Mount Abu City, the only hill station in the land of desert, Rajasthan.

Shri Mahavir Ji Temple - Chandangaon, Rajasthan
The Mahavir ji temple is located in an enclosure known as 'katala' and houses the image of Mahavir Swami believed to have been dug out by a leather worker from Devta-Ka-Tila, a nearby hillock. There is a Man-Stambha (tower of glory) made of marble in front of the temple,
The Shri Mahavir ji Fair is held from Chaitra Shukla Ekadasi to Baisakh Krishna Dwitiya (March-April) to commemorate the memory of Shri Mahavir Swami, the 24th tirthankara (saint) of the Jains, in Chandangaon

Badrinath and Kedarnath, Uttaranchal
The Himalayas have been revered as the abode of divinity, since the dawn of Indian religious thought. Several venerated pilgrimage sites dot the foothills and the peaks of the Himalayas. The Ganges, revered as a holy river originates in the glaciers in the unsurmountable heights of the mighty Himalayan ranges. Most noteworthy of the Himalayan pilgrimage sites are Badrinath and Kedarnath.

Ajanta and Ellora Caves located near the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra state of India, the famous Ajanta and Ellora are cave shrines cut out of rock, by hand, and rank amongst some of the most outstanding specimens of ancient Indian architectural heritage.

Ajanta Caves
The Ajanta Caves, 29 caves were built as secluded retreats of the Buddhist monks, who taught and performed rituals in the Chaityas and Viharas, the ancient seats of learning, and nerve - centers of the Buddhist cultural movement. Using simple tools like hammer and chisel, the monks carved out the impressive figures adorning the walls of these structures
The story of Buddhism, spanning a period from 200 BC to 650 AD.

Ellora Caves
The Ellora caves, 34 caves were carved into the sides of a basaltic hill, 30 kms from Aurangabad. The finest specimens of cave - temple architecture, they house elaborate facades and exquisitely adorned interiors. These structures representing the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, were carved during the 350 AD to 700 AD period. The 12 caves to the south are Buddhist, the 17 in the centre dedicated to Hinduism, and the 5 caves to the north are Jainism.

The Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai The Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati located in the holy city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The main deity Sundareswarar means the Beautiful Lord and His divine wife Meenakshi means one who rules the world through her eyesight and Koil means temple in Tamil. The temple forms the heart and lifeline for the 2500-year-old city of Madurai that is believed to be the home for the classical language of Tamil. According to the Hindu legends, Lord Shiva with his divine group of followers appeared here in this city of Madurai, to marry the daughter of the Pandya ruler, Meenakshi, who is believed to be a form of Hindu godess Parvati.

The temple has a stunning architecture and was a frontrunner in the election for the modern Seven Wonders of the World for its architectural importance.

The most important festival associated with the temple is the Meenakshi Thirukalyanam (The divine marriage of Meenakshi) that is celebrated in April every year rises to over 170 ft high surround the temple,
Tirupati Balaji, Andhra Pradesh Tirupati/Tirumala is a pilgrimage center of great significance and is visited by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims throughout the year. Venkateswara, or Srinivasa or Balaji as the presiding deity Vishnu is known, is enshrined in this temple,
Said to be the richest temple in India, this temple is a vibrant cultural and philanthropic institution with a grand history spanning several centuries.

Sun Temple at Konark, Orissa
The magnificent Sun Temple at Konark is the culmination of Orissan temple architecture, and one of the most stunning monuments of religious architecture in the world. Built by the King Narasimhadeva in the thirteenth century, the entire temple was designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with seven horses and twelve wheels, carrying the sun god, Surya, across the heavens. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic period.

Konark, the seat of World famous Sun Temple, located in the District of Puri, forms one of the three points of the "Golden Triangle of Tourism" in the State of Orissa, the other two being Bhubaneswar, the city of Temples and Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannath. To-day Konark is not merely a symbol of Orissa's great architectural craftsmanship; it is also the most sought after centre of attraction for tourists all over the World.
"Konark", the place bears a name composed of two World elements: KONA meaning corner and ARKA meaning the Sun
In ancient times worship of Sun God was in vogue and the people were accustomed with the worship of two Supreme deities - one mother Earth as Dharitri Maata and the other the Sun, the Dharam Devata. Sun God is regarded as the supreme lord of the universe and the prime object of life giving energy,

Konark stands with its varied manner to feed the scholars of both art and science. It is not only a monument of historical or archaeological importance, as it seems, it has every potentials to feed the scholars of any school such as Science, Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering and also to the Artists, poets, lovers of folk lore and antiquity. Hence any interpretation of any scholar shall definitely fail on the face of the stones of Konark,

In the words of Dr. Rabindranath Tagore -

"The Language of Man is here defeated by the Language of stone"