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 Tirupati Balaji Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, is one of India's most famous and frequented Hindu temples. It is one of the most sacred temples in the country, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple, which is located atop the sacred Tirumala hills, is thought to have been built about 300 AD. The primary feature of the temple is a big golden image of Lord Venkateswara that is thought to be around 5000 years old. The idol is decked with gold and gems and is claimed to expand in size all the time. Every year, millions of devotees visit the temple, and lines of worshippers may be seen snaking through the temple complex. The temple is open all day, and pilgrims are welcome to participate in the many religious events and rituals that occur during their stay. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam manages the temple, which is regarded as one of the wealthiest temples in the world (TTD). The TTD organises all of the temple's ceremonies and rituals, a

The Vaishno Devi Temple in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most prominent pilgrimage sites in the country. The temple, which is located at an elevation of 5,200 feet, is devoted to the Hindu goddess Vaishno Devi and attracts millions of visitors each year. The temple is thought to have been erected in the eighth century CE, and the goddess herself is reported to have chosen the spot. The temple is located on top of a hill in a cave and is surrounded by the gorgeous Himalayan Mountains. The temple is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus, and devotees travel from all across India to pay their respects to the goddess. There are a number of other shrines devoted to other gods and goddesses within the temple complex. Devotees can also participate in a variety of rites and activities, such as praying, doing puja, having a holy dip in the surrounding river, and performing aarti. The journey to the temple is regarded to be a pilgrimage in itself, and devotees can eit

Kedarnath, located in the northern state of Uttarakhand, is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage locations. The temple, devoted to Lord Shiva, is one of the twelve Jyotir Lingams, which are thought to be Lord Shiva's most sacred temples. Kedarnath is situated at an elevation of 11,755 feet in the beautiful Himalayan Mountains. The temple is venerated by worshippers from all over the world and is thought to have been built by the famous Pandavas during the Mahabharata period. Kedarnath temple is only open for six months of the year, from April to November. Thousands of worshippers make the trek to the temple during this time to offer their obeisance to Lord Shiva. The temple, also known as the 'Gateway to Heaven,' is thought to be Lord Shiva's residence. The temple is a major pilgrimage place in India and is also noted for its natural beauty. The region surrounding Kedarnath is a nature lover's dream, with lush green woods, snow-capped peaks, gushing waterfalls,

The Badrinath Temple is a prominent Hindu sanctuary in the Uttarakhand town of Badrinath. It is devoted to Lord Vishnu in his Badrinarayan form and is one of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage destinations. The temple is set in the beautiful Himalayas and surrounded by breathtaking natural splendour. The temple has a long history and is thought to have been erected in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya. The existing temple edifice was built in the 17th century by Garhwal kings. The stone temple is divided into three sections: the Garbhagriha or sanctum sanctorum, the Darshan Mandap, and the Sabha Mandap. Lord Vishnu in the form of Badrinarayan is the temple's principal deity. The idol is approximately 3.3 feet tall and fashioned of black stone. Other deities represented at the temple are Kuber, Narad, Narayan, and Nar-Narayan. The temple is located on the banks of the Alaknanda River at an elevation of 3,415 metres above sea level. The temple's setting is breathtakingly go

Arupadai Veedu, also known as the "Six Abodes of Murugan," are six sacred temples dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan, also known as Kartikeya or Subrahmanya. These temples are located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and are considered to be some of the most important pilgrimage sites for devotees of Murugan. The six Arupadai Veedu temples are: Thirupparankundram: Located in Madurai, this temple is regarded as the first of the Arupadai Veedu temples. The temple is located on a hill and is dedicated to Lord Murugan in his married form. Murugan is said to have married Deivanai at this temple. The temple features a distinctive architectural style, with rock-cut chambers and sculpted pillars. The temple also contains a natural cave that is reported to have been utilised for meditation by ancient sages. This temple is one of the most well-known Arupadai Veedu temples and is regarded as one of India's oldest. It is famed for its distinct architectural style and the natural ca