India has rich cultural and historical heritage well preserved in its temple architecture and pilgrim sites.India temples stand witness to the rich cultural heritage of our country. Temples - India and its history thrives on its Temples some of which are more than 100 years old. Ancient Indian Hindu temples showcase one of the world's foremost artistic heritages. The designs of major temples are rich in architectural splendor. From the majestic Himalayan ran ges in the North, to Kanyakumari in the South, India is arrayed with thousand of shrines, temples and worship places dating back to hundreds of years.

North India Temples are the typical Nagara style. The important pilgrimage temple centers for Hindus in North India are located in Varanasi, the Chardham in Himalyas , Vaishnodevi Temple in Jammu & Kashmir , Golden Temple in Punjab , Khajuraho town, also known as the city of moon god.South India temples are lavishly built and aesthetically designedMost Important Temples in South India are Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh ,Meenakshi Temple Madurai ,Rameshwaram,Brahadeeswarar temple which is now a UNESCO world heritage site built by the great King Rajaraja in Tamil Nadu Sabarimala Temple & Guruvayoor Temples in Kerala .East India consisting of the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Orissa ,Important East India Temples are The Kamakhya Temple in Assam , Kalighat Temple in Kolkata & Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri. West India Temples are Magnificently sculptured temples ,Dwarka, Rukmini Temple, Dwarakadhisha Temple, Somanath Jyotirlinga Temple,Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple are some of the temples that are most revered ones and Important Temples in Gujarat .The Shirdi Saibaba Temple in Shirdi ,The Ashtavinayak, Shree Siddhi Vinayak in Mumbai,Triambakeshwar Jyotirlinga,Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga,Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga & Pandharpur Vithal Temple are some of the important places of pilgrimage in Maharasthra