1. Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)
- Deity: Lord Venkateswara (form of Vishnu)
- Significance: One of the richest and most visited religious sites in the world.
- Unique Fact: Pilgrims offer their hair as a token of devotion.
2. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
- Deity: Lord Shiva
- Significance: One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and located on the sacred Ganges.
- Unique Fact: A must-visit for Hindus dying in Kashi is believed to grant moksha (liberation).
3. Meenakshi Temple, Madurai (Tamil Nadu)
- Deity: Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) and Sundareswarar (Shiva)
- Significance: Known for its stunning Dravidian architecture and temple towers (gopurams).
- Unique Fact: The temple complex has over 33,000 sculptures and a daily ritual schedule.
4. Jagannath Temple, Puri (Odisha)
- Deity: Lord Jagannath (form of Krishna)
- Significance: One of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
- Unique Fact: The annual Rath Yatra (chariot festival) attracts millions of devotees.
5. Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand
- Deity: Lord Shiva
- Significance: One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and part of the Char Dham in the Himalayas.
- Unique Fact: Located at 11,755 ft in the Himalayas; accessible only a few months a year due to snow.
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