List of largest Hindu temples
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This is a list of the largest Hindu temples in terms of area.
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Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Name of the temple
Angkor Wat
Area (m2)
1,626,000
Place
Angkor
Country
Cambodia
Comment
Angkor Wat is a temple complex located at Angkor, Cambodia on a site measuring 162 hectares (402 acres). The Guinness World Records considers it as the largest religious structure in the world. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Maha Vishnu, the supreme deity of Vaishnavism for the Khmer Empire by King Suryavarman II du
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham (New Jersey)
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham (New Jersey)
Name of the temple
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham (New Jersey)
Area (m2)
655,591
Place
Robbinsville Township, New Jersey
Country
United States
Comment
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, Mercer County, New Jersey, is a 74-hectare (183-acre) Hindu mandir (temple) complex that encompasses the Akshardham mandir, a traditional temple, a welcome center, museum, and event space. Following the opening of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in 2014, the Akshardham mandir was inaugurated on Octob
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Name of the temple
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Area (m2)
631,000
Place
Tiruchirapalli
Country
India
Comment
The Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple is dedicated to Maha Vishnu, the supreme deity of Vaishnavism. The temple, located in Tamil Nadu, occupies an area of 63 hectares (156 acres) with a perimeter of 4,116 metres (13,504 ft), making it the largest temple in India and the largest functioning religious complex in the world with a continuous historica
Sri Lakshmi Narayani Devi Temple, Sripuram
Sri Lakshmi Narayani Devi Temple, Sripuram
Name of the temple
Sri Lakshmi Narayani Devi Temple, Sripuram
Area (m2)
404,686
Place
Thirumalaikodi (or simply Malaikodi), Vellore district
Country
India
Comment
The Lakshmi Narayani temple's Vimanam and Ardha Mandapam is covered with pure gold, housing the deity Sri Lakshmi Narayani (Hindu goddess of wealth and female consort/wife of Narayana). The temple is located on 40 hectares (100 acres) of land and has been constructed by the Vellore-based charitable trust, Sri Narayani Peedam, headed by its spiritua
Prambanan
Prambanan
Name of the temple
Prambanan
Area (m2)
398,000
Place
Yogyakarta
Country
Indonesia
Comment
Candi Prambanan or Candi Rara Jonggrang is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Central Java, Indonesia, dedicated to Trimurti. It houses shrines of Maha Vishnu, Brahma, Shiva and their consorts. The temple compound is located approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of the city of Yogyakarta on the boundary between Central Java and Yogyakar
Chhatarpur Temple
Chhatarpur Temple
Name of the temple
Chhatarpur Temple
Area (m2)
280,000
Place
New Delhi
Country
India
Comment
Chhatarpur Temple (Officially: Shri Aadya Katyayani Shakti Peetham) is located in Chhatarpur, Delhi, India. This temple is dedicated to Goddess, Katyayani. The entire complex of the temple is spread over a wide area of 28 hectares (70 acres).
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham (Delhi)
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham (Delhi)
Name of the temple
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham (Delhi)
Area (m2)
240,000
Place
Delhi
Country
India
Comment
BAPS Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex in Delhi, India. Also referred to as Delhi Akshardham or BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, the complex displays millennia of traditional Indian and Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. Akshardham Temple was inaugurated on November 6, 2005, by Pramukh Swami Maharaj. The building was inspired and modera
Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
Name of the temple
Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
Area (m2)
222,577
Place
Vrindavan
Country
India
Comment
Prem Mandir (lit. The Temple of Divine Love) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Radha Krishna and Sita Ram Incarnations of Maha Vishnu, the supreme deity of Vaishnavism. The temple is located in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple was established by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj (the fifth Original Jagadguru). It is main
Kalika Bhagawati Temple
Kalika Bhagawati Temple
Name of the temple
Kalika Bhagawati Temple
Area (m2)
208,185
Place
Baglung
Country
Nepal
Comment
Kalika Bhagawati Temple, also known as Baglung Kalika Bhagawati Temple, is a significant Hindu temple located south-east of the town of Báglung in western Nepal. It is situated on the southern banks of the Kali Gandaki River.
The presiding deity of the temple is Kalika (or Kali), one of the fiercest forms of Shakti, the consort of Shiva. Kalika is
Besakih Temple
Besakih Temple
Name of the temple
Besakih Temple
Area (m2)
200,000
Place
Bali
Country
Indonesia
Comment
The Besakih Temple is a pura complex in the village of Besakih on the slopes of Mount Agung in eastern Bali, Indonesia. It is the most important, the largest and holiest temple of Hindu religion in Bali, and one of a series of Balinese temples. Perched nearly 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) up the side of Gunung Agung, it is an extensive complex of 23 sepa
Ramanuja Temple with 108 Divya Desams
Ramanuja Temple with 108 Divya Desams
Name of the temple
Ramanuja Temple with 108 Divya Desams
Area (m2)
182, 109
Place
Muchintal
Country
India
Comment
The Statue of Equality is a statue of the 11th-century Indian philosopher Ramanuja, located on the premises of the Chinna Jeeyar Ashrama cum temple at Muchintal, Ranga Reddy district in the outskirts of Hyderabad. It is the second tallest sitting statue in the world. The temple consists of 108 Divya Desams in the premises of the Chinna Jeeyar Ashra
Belur Math
Belur Math
Name of the temple
Belur Math
Area (m2)
160,000
Place
Howrah
Country
India
Comment
Belūr Maṭh or Belur Mutt is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, a chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Calcutta. This temple is the heart of the Ramakrishna Movement. The temp
Nataraja Temple
Nataraja Temple
Name of the temple
Nataraja Temple
Area (m2)
160,000
Place
Chidambaram
Country
India
Comment
Thillai Nataraja Temple, also referred as the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nataraja, the form of Shiva as the lord of dance. This temple is located in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India. Chidambaram is a temple complex spread over 16 hectares (40 acres) in the heart of the city. The main complex to Shiva Nataraja. The Tem
PeruvudaiyarTemple
PeruvudaiyarTemple
Name of the temple
PeruvudaiyarTemple
Area (m2)
102,400
Place
Thanjavur
Country
India
Comment
The Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called the Big Temple, was built by Rajaraja I in 1010 CE and is dedicated to Shiva. The Big Temple is not only a magnificent edifice with its majestic vimana, sculptures, architecture and frescoes but also has a wealth and richness of Tamil inscriptions engraved on stone in superb calligraphy. The temple is part of
Annamalaiyar Temple
Annamalaiyar Temple
Name of the temple
Annamalaiyar Temple
Area (m2)
101,171
Place
Tiruvannamalai
Country
India
Comment
The Annamalaiyar Temple is a noted Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it is the second largest temple (by the area used completely for religious purpose). It has got four stately towers on all the four sides and four high stone walls just like the rampart walls of a fort. The 11-tiered highest (217 feet (66 m)) Eastern Tower is called the Ra
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Name of the temple
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Area (m2)
101,171
Place
Kolkata
Country
India
Comment
The Dakshineswar Kali Temple is situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River (a distributary of the Ganga River) in suburban Kolkata. The presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, an aspect of Goddess Kali, meaning, 'She who liberates Her devotees from the ocean of existence i . Saṃsāra'. The temple was built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni, a p
Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Name of the temple
Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Area (m2)
95,000 and sacred tanks some of which located outside the complex. The temple tank is called Anantha Theertham.
Place
Kanchipuram
Country
India
Comment
The Varadharaja Perumal Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in the holy city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu believed to have been visited by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars. It is located in a suburb of Kanchipuram known as the Vishnu Kanchi that is a home for many famous Lord Shri V
Rajagopalaswamy temple
Rajagopalaswamy temple
Name of the temple
Rajagopalaswamy temple
Area (m2)
93,000
Place
Mannargudi
Country
India
Comment
The Rajagopalaswamy Temple is a Vaishnavite shrine located in the town of Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India. The Front Temple tower is 48 metres (156 ft) tall. The presiding deity is Rajagopalaswamy, a form of Lord Krishna. The temple is spread over an area of 9 hectares (23 acres) and The temple tank is called Haridra Nadhi, 353 metres (1,158 ft) l
Ekambareswarar Temple and Nilathingal Thundam Perumal temple
Ekambareswarar Temple and Nilathingal Thundam Perumal temple
Name of the temple
Ekambareswarar Temple and Nilathingal Thundam Perumal temple
Area (m2)
93,000
Place
Kanchipuram
Country
India
Comment
The Ekambareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, located in Kanchipuram in the state of India. It is one of the five major Shiva temples or Pancha Bootha Sthalams (each representing a natural element) representing the element Earth. The temple is glorified in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tam
Thyagaraja Temple
Thyagaraja Temple
Name of the temple
Thyagaraja Temple
Area (m2)
81,000
Place
Tiruvarur
Country
India
Comment
The ancient Sri Thyagaraja Temple at Tiruvarur is dedicated to the Somaskanda aspect of Shiva. The temple complex has shrines dedicated to Vanmikanathar, Tyagarajar and the Kamalaamba, and covers an area of over 20 acres (8 ha) The Kamalalayam temple tank covers around 16 acres (6 ha), one of the largest in the country. The temple chariot is th
Thirukurungudivalli sametha Vaishnava nambi Perumal Temple, Thirukurungudi
Thirukurungudivalli sametha Vaishnava nambi Perumal Temple, Thirukurungudi
Name of the temple
Thirukurungudivalli sametha Vaishnava nambi Perumal Temple, Thirukurungudi
Area (m2)
74866
Place
Thirukkurungudi
Country
India
Comment
Vaishnava Nambi and Thirukurungudivalli Nachiar Temple in Thirukkurungudi, a village in Tirunelveli district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is located 45 km from Tirunelveli. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, the early med
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto
Name of the temple
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto
Area (m2)
72,843
Place
Toronto
Country
Canada
Comment
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario, Canada is a traditional Hindu place of worship that was built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, which is headed by Mahant Swami Maharaj, is a global spiritual organization within the Swaminarayan branch of Hinduism. The mandir was built in 18 months and
Jambukeswarar Temple
Jambukeswarar Temple
Name of the temple
Jambukeswarar Temple
Area (m2)
72,843
Place
Tiruchirappalli
Country
India
Comment
Thiruvanaikaval (also Thiruvanaikal) is a Shiva temple in Tiruchirapalli, in the state of India. The temple was built by Kocengannan (Kochenga Chola), one of the Early Cholas, around 1,800 years ago.
Nellaiappar Temple
Nellaiappar Temple
Name of the temple
Nellaiappar Temple
Area (m2)
71,000
Place
Tirunelveli
Country
India
Comment
The Nellaiappar Temple, dedicated to Shiva, was built 2500–3000 years ago. The river Tamirabharani referred to by poets as "Porunai" flows round the city. One of the famous temples in India steeped in tradition and history and also known for its musical pillars and other brilliant sculptural splendor. The temples were built by Muluthukanda Rama Pan
Meenakshi Temple
Meenakshi Temple
Name of the temple
Meenakshi Temple
Area (m2)
71,000
Place
Madurai
Country
India
Comment
The Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, or Meenakshi Amman Temple, is dedicated to Lord Shiva — who is known here as Sundareswarar or Beautiful Lord — and his consort, Parvati who is known as Meenakshi. The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500-year-old city of Madurai. The complex houses 14 magnificent Gopurams or towers including two golden
Batu Caves
Batu Caves
Name of the temple
Batu Caves
Area (m2)
65,000
Place
Gombak
Country
Malaysia
Comment
Rising almost 100 m above the ground, the Batu Caves temple complex consists of three main caves and a few smaller ones. The biggest, referred to as Cathedral Cave or Temple Cave, has a very high ceiling and features ornate Hindu shrines. To reach it, visitors must climb a steep flight of 272 steps. At the base of the hill are two more cave temples
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Yadadri
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Yadadri
Name of the temple
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Yadadri
Area (m2)
62,000
Place
Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana
Country
India
Comment
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple or simply known as Yadadri or Yadagirigutta temple, (also known as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram and Rishi Aradhana Kshetram) is a Hindu temple situated on a hillock in the small town of Yadagirigutta in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of the Indian state of Telangana. The temple is an abode of Narasimha, an incarnat
Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, Victoria
Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, Victoria
Name of the temple
Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, Victoria
Area (m2)
61,000
Place
Victoria
Country
Australia
Comment
The Shri Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple is located in this suburb. This temple is the largest Hindu temple in Victoria. Worship at the temple is centred around Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, the presiding deities of two dominant streams in the Hindu ritualistic tradition. The temple attempts to bring the two streams together and provide a synthesis. Many H
Vaitheeswaran Koil
Vaitheeswaran Koil
Name of the temple
Vaitheeswaran Koil
Area (m2)
61,000
Place
Vaitheeswaran Koil, Mayiladuthurai
Country
India
Comment
The Vaitheeswaran Temple is located in India, dedicated to the god Shiva. In this temple, Lord Shiva is worshiped as "Vaitheeswaran" or the "God of medicine"; worshipers believe that prayers to Lord Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases.
Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex
Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex
Name of the temple
Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex
Area (m2)
54,106
Place
Mathura
Country
India
Comment
The Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex is a group of Hindu temples in Mallapura, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. These temples are built at the location where the Hindu God Shri Krishna is believed to be born, and is adjacent to the Shahi Eidgah mosque built by Aurangzeb. The temple is considered to be present and have religious significance at least
Jagannath Temple
Jagannath Temple
Name of the temple
Jagannath Temple
Area (m2)
37,000
Place
Puri
Country
India
Comment
The Jagannath Temple in Puri is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath (Vishnu) in the coastal town of Puri in the state of Odisha, India. The name Jagannath (Lord of the Universe) is a combination of the Sanskrit words Jagat (Universe) and Nath (Lord of).
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir
Name of the temple
Birla Mandir
Area (m2)
30,000
Place
Delhi
Country
India
Comment
The Laxminarayan Temple (also known as the Birla Mandir) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Laxminarayan in Delhi, India. The temple is built in honour of Lakshmi (Hindu goddess of wealth) and her consort Narayana (Vishnu, Preserver in the Trimurti). The temple was built in 1622 by Vir Singh Deo and renovated by Prithvi Singh in 1793. During 1933–39, L
Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
Name of the temple
Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
Area (m2)
29,000
Place
Thiruvananthapuram
Country
India
Comment
The Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the state of Kerala, India. It is widely considered as the world's richest Hindu temple. The name of the city of 'Thiruvananthapuram' in Malayalam and Tamil translates to "The City of Ananta" (Ananta being a form of Vishnu). The temple is built in an in
ISKCON Temple, Bangalore
ISKCON Temple, Bangalore
Name of the temple
ISKCON Temple, Bangalore
Area (m2)
28,000
Place
Bangalore
Country
India
Comment
Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple (Kannada: ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಧಾ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಮಂದಿರ) is one of the largest Krishna-Hindu temples in the world. It is situated in Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to Hindu deities Radha Krishna and propagates monotheism as mentioned in Chandogya Upanishad.
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Name of the temple
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Area (m2)
27,000
Place
Karachi
Country
Pakistan
Comment
The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, in Karachi, is a Hindu temple that is the only Swaminarayan temple in Pakistan. The temple is notable for its size and frontage, over 32,306 square yards (27,012 m2) on the M. A. Jinnah Road in Karachi city. The temple celebrated its anniversary of 150 years in April 2004. It is believed that not only Hindus but also a
Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple
Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple
Name of the temple
Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple
Area (m2)
26,300
Place
Thiruvallarai
Country
India
Comment
The Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple or Thiruvellarai Temple in Thiruvellarai,a a village in the outskirts of Tiruchirappalli in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tamil canon of the
| Name of the temple | Photo | Area (m2) | Place | Country | Comment |
| Angkor Wat | | 1,626,000 | Angkor | Cambodia | Angkor Wat is a temple complex located at Angkor, Cambodia on a site measuring 162 hectares (402 acres). The Guinness World Records considers it as the largest religious structure in the world. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Maha Vishnu, the supreme deity of Vaishnavism for the Khmer Empire by King Suryavarman II du |
| BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham (New Jersey) | | 655,591 | Robbinsville Township, New Jersey | United States | BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, Mercer County, New Jersey, is a 74-hectare (183-acre) Hindu mandir (temple) complex that encompasses the Akshardham mandir, a traditional temple, a welcome center, museum, and event space. Following the opening of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in 2014, the Akshardham mandir was inaugurated on Octob |
| Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple | | 631,000 | Tiruchirapalli | India | The Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple is dedicated to Maha Vishnu, the supreme deity of Vaishnavism. The temple, located in Tamil Nadu, occupies an area of 63 hectares (156 acres) with a perimeter of 4,116 metres (13,504 ft), making it the largest temple in India and the largest functioning religious complex in the world with a continuous historica |
| Sri Lakshmi Narayani Devi Temple, Sripuram | | 404,686 | Thirumalaikodi (or simply Malaikodi), Vellore district | India | The Lakshmi Narayani temple's Vimanam and Ardha Mandapam is covered with pure gold, housing the deity Sri Lakshmi Narayani (Hindu goddess of wealth and female consort/wife of Narayana). The temple is located on 40 hectares (100 acres) of land and has been constructed by the Vellore-based charitable trust, Sri Narayani Peedam, headed by its spiritua |
| Prambanan | | 398,000 | Yogyakarta | Indonesia | Candi Prambanan or Candi Rara Jonggrang is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Central Java, Indonesia, dedicated to Trimurti. It houses shrines of Maha Vishnu, Brahma, Shiva and their consorts. The temple compound is located approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of the city of Yogyakarta on the boundary between Central Java and Yogyakar |
| Chhatarpur Temple | | 280,000 | New Delhi | India | Chhatarpur Temple (Officially: Shri Aadya Katyayani Shakti Peetham) is located in Chhatarpur, Delhi, India. This temple is dedicated to Goddess, Katyayani. The entire complex of the temple is spread over a wide area of 28 hectares (70 acres). |
| BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham (Delhi) | | 240,000 | Delhi | India | BAPS Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex in Delhi, India. Also referred to as Delhi Akshardham or BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, the complex displays millennia of traditional Indian and Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. Akshardham Temple was inaugurated on November 6, 2005, by Pramukh Swami Maharaj. The building was inspired and modera |
| Prem Mandir, Vrindavan | | 222,577 | Vrindavan | India | Prem Mandir (lit. The Temple of Divine Love) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Radha Krishna and Sita Ram Incarnations of Maha Vishnu, the supreme deity of Vaishnavism. The temple is located in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple was established by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj (the fifth Original Jagadguru). It is main |
| Kalika Bhagawati Temple | Kalika Bhagawati Temple, Baglung, Nepal | 208,185 | Baglung | Nepal | Kalika Bhagawati Temple, also known as Baglung Kalika Bhagawati Temple, is a significant Hindu temple located south-east of the town of Báglung in western Nepal. It is situated on the southern banks of the Kali Gandaki River. The presiding deity of the temple is Kalika (or Kali), one of the fiercest forms of Shakti, the consort of Shiva. Kalika is |
| Besakih Temple | | 200,000 | Bali | Indonesia | The Besakih Temple is a pura complex in the village of Besakih on the slopes of Mount Agung in eastern Bali, Indonesia. It is the most important, the largest and holiest temple of Hindu religion in Bali, and one of a series of Balinese temples. Perched nearly 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) up the side of Gunung Agung, it is an extensive complex of 23 sepa |
| Ramanuja Temple with 108 Divya Desams | | 182, 109 | Muchintal | India | The Statue of Equality is a statue of the 11th-century Indian philosopher Ramanuja, located on the premises of the Chinna Jeeyar Ashrama cum temple at Muchintal, Ranga Reddy district in the outskirts of Hyderabad. It is the second tallest sitting statue in the world. The temple consists of 108 Divya Desams in the premises of the Chinna Jeeyar Ashra |
| Belur Math | | 160,000 | Howrah | India | Belūr Maṭh or Belur Mutt is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, a chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Calcutta. This temple is the heart of the Ramakrishna Movement. The temp |
| Nataraja Temple | | 160,000 | Chidambaram | India | Thillai Nataraja Temple, also referred as the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nataraja, the form of Shiva as the lord of dance. This temple is located in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India. Chidambaram is a temple complex spread over 16 hectares (40 acres) in the heart of the city. The main complex to Shiva Nataraja. The Tem |
| PeruvudaiyarTemple | | 102,400 | Thanjavur | India | The Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called the Big Temple, was built by Rajaraja I in 1010 CE and is dedicated to Shiva. The Big Temple is not only a magnificent edifice with its majestic vimana, sculptures, architecture and frescoes but also has a wealth and richness of Tamil inscriptions engraved on stone in superb calligraphy. The temple is part of |
| Annamalaiyar Temple | | 101,171 | Tiruvannamalai | India | The Annamalaiyar Temple is a noted Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it is the second largest temple (by the area used completely for religious purpose). It has got four stately towers on all the four sides and four high stone walls just like the rampart walls of a fort. The 11-tiered highest (217 feet (66 m)) Eastern Tower is called the Ra |
| Dakshineswar Kali Temple | | 101,171 | Kolkata | India | The Dakshineswar Kali Temple is situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River (a distributary of the Ganga River) in suburban Kolkata. The presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, an aspect of Goddess Kali, meaning, 'She who liberates Her devotees from the ocean of existence i . Saṃsāra'. The temple was built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni, a p |
| Varadharaja Perumal Temple | | 95,000 and sacred tanks some of which located outside the complex. The temple tank is called Anantha Theertham. | Kanchipuram | India | The Varadharaja Perumal Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in the holy city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu believed to have been visited by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars. It is located in a suburb of Kanchipuram known as the Vishnu Kanchi that is a home for many famous Lord Shri V |
| Rajagopalaswamy temple | | 93,000 | Mannargudi | India | The Rajagopalaswamy Temple is a Vaishnavite shrine located in the town of Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India. The Front Temple tower is 48 metres (156 ft) tall. The presiding deity is Rajagopalaswamy, a form of Lord Krishna. The temple is spread over an area of 9 hectares (23 acres) and The temple tank is called Haridra Nadhi, 353 metres (1,158 ft) l |
| Ekambareswarar Temple and Nilathingal Thundam Perumal temple | | 93,000 | Kanchipuram | India | The Ekambareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, located in Kanchipuram in the state of India. It is one of the five major Shiva temples or Pancha Bootha Sthalams (each representing a natural element) representing the element Earth. The temple is glorified in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tam |
| Thyagaraja Temple | | 81,000 | Tiruvarur | India | The ancient Sri Thyagaraja Temple at Tiruvarur is dedicated to the Somaskanda aspect of Shiva. The temple complex has shrines dedicated to Vanmikanathar, Tyagarajar and the Kamalaamba, and covers an area of over 20 acres (8 ha) The Kamalalayam temple tank covers around 16 acres (6 ha), one of the largest in the country. The temple chariot is th |
| Thirukurungudivalli sametha Vaishnava nambi Perumal Temple, Thirukurungudi | | 74866 | Thirukkurungudi | India | Vaishnava Nambi and Thirukurungudivalli Nachiar Temple in Thirukkurungudi, a village in Tirunelveli district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is located 45 km from Tirunelveli. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, the early med |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto | | 72,843 | Toronto | Canada | The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario, Canada is a traditional Hindu place of worship that was built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, which is headed by Mahant Swami Maharaj, is a global spiritual organization within the Swaminarayan branch of Hinduism. The mandir was built in 18 months and |
| Jambukeswarar Temple | | 72,843 | Tiruchirappalli | India | Thiruvanaikaval (also Thiruvanaikal) is a Shiva temple in Tiruchirapalli, in the state of India. The temple was built by Kocengannan (Kochenga Chola), one of the Early Cholas, around 1,800 years ago. |
| Nellaiappar Temple | Tirunelveli | 71,000 | Tirunelveli | India | The Nellaiappar Temple, dedicated to Shiva, was built 2500–3000 years ago. The river Tamirabharani referred to by poets as "Porunai" flows round the city. One of the famous temples in India steeped in tradition and history and also known for its musical pillars and other brilliant sculptural splendor. The temples were built by Muluthukanda Rama Pan |
| Meenakshi Temple | | 71,000 | Madurai | India | The Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, or Meenakshi Amman Temple, is dedicated to Lord Shiva — who is known here as Sundareswarar or Beautiful Lord — and his consort, Parvati who is known as Meenakshi. The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500-year-old city of Madurai. The complex houses 14 magnificent Gopurams or towers including two golden |
| Batu Caves | | 65,000 | Gombak | Malaysia | Rising almost 100 m above the ground, the Batu Caves temple complex consists of three main caves and a few smaller ones. The biggest, referred to as Cathedral Cave or Temple Cave, has a very high ceiling and features ornate Hindu shrines. To reach it, visitors must climb a steep flight of 272 steps. At the base of the hill are two more cave temples |
| Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Yadadri | | 62,000 | Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana | India | Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple or simply known as Yadadri or Yadagirigutta temple, (also known as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram and Rishi Aradhana Kshetram) is a Hindu temple situated on a hillock in the small town of Yadagirigutta in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of the Indian state of Telangana. The temple is an abode of Narasimha, an incarnat |
| Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, Victoria | | 61,000 | Victoria | Australia | The Shri Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple is located in this suburb. This temple is the largest Hindu temple in Victoria. Worship at the temple is centred around Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, the presiding deities of two dominant streams in the Hindu ritualistic tradition. The temple attempts to bring the two streams together and provide a synthesis. Many H |
| Vaitheeswaran Koil | | 61,000 | Vaitheeswaran Koil, Mayiladuthurai | India | The Vaitheeswaran Temple is located in India, dedicated to the god Shiva. In this temple, Lord Shiva is worshiped as "Vaitheeswaran" or the "God of medicine"; worshipers believe that prayers to Lord Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. |
| Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex | | 54,106 | Mathura | India | The Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex is a group of Hindu temples in Mallapura, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. These temples are built at the location where the Hindu God Shri Krishna is believed to be born, and is adjacent to the Shahi Eidgah mosque built by Aurangzeb. The temple is considered to be present and have religious significance at least |
| Jagannath Temple | | 37,000 | Puri | India | The Jagannath Temple in Puri is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath (Vishnu) in the coastal town of Puri in the state of Odisha, India. The name Jagannath (Lord of the Universe) is a combination of the Sanskrit words Jagat (Universe) and Nath (Lord of). |
| Birla Mandir | | 30,000 | Delhi | India | The Laxminarayan Temple (also known as the Birla Mandir) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Laxminarayan in Delhi, India. The temple is built in honour of Lakshmi (Hindu goddess of wealth) and her consort Narayana (Vishnu, Preserver in the Trimurti). The temple was built in 1622 by Vir Singh Deo and renovated by Prithvi Singh in 1793. During 1933–39, L |
| Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram | | 29,000 | Thiruvananthapuram | India | The Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the state of Kerala, India. It is widely considered as the world's richest Hindu temple. The name of the city of 'Thiruvananthapuram' in Malayalam and Tamil translates to "The City of Ananta" (Ananta being a form of Vishnu). The temple is built in an in |
| ISKCON Temple, Bangalore | | 28,000 | Bangalore | India | Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple (Kannada: ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಧಾ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಮಂದಿರ) is one of the largest Krishna-Hindu temples in the world. It is situated in Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to Hindu deities Radha Krishna and propagates monotheism as mentioned in Chandogya Upanishad. |
| Shri Swaminarayan Mandir | | 27,000 | Karachi | Pakistan | The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, in Karachi, is a Hindu temple that is the only Swaminarayan temple in Pakistan. The temple is notable for its size and frontage, over 32,306 square yards (27,012 m2) on the M. A. Jinnah Road in Karachi city. The temple celebrated its anniversary of 150 years in April 2004. It is believed that not only Hindus but also a |
| Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple | | 26,300 | Thiruvallarai | India | The Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple or Thiruvellarai Temple in Thiruvellarai,a a village in the outskirts of Tiruchirappalli in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tamil canon of the |
· Under construction
Perth Ram Temple
Perth Ram Temple
Planned area (m2)
150,000
Capacity
TBA
Name
Perth Ram Temple
Completion
TBA
City
Perth
Country
Australia
Comment
The Perth Ram Temple will be one of the tallest religious monument in the world once completed. At its potential cost of ₹600 crore (US$75 million), it is likely to be one of the most expensive temples in the world.
Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir
Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir
Planned area (m2)
250,905
Capacity
30,000
Name
Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir
Completion
est. 2024
City
Vrindavan
Country
India
Comment
The Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir will be the tallest religious monument in the world once completed. At its potential cost of ₹300 crore (US$42 million), it is likely to be one of the most expensive temples in the world.
Viraat Ramayan Mandir
Viraat Ramayan Mandir
Planned area (m2)
909,371
Capacity
20,000
Name
Viraat Ramayan Mandir
Completion
est. 2025
City
Kesaria
Country
India
Comment
The Virat Ramayan Mandir will be almost double the height of the world-famous 12th century Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia.
Ram Mandir
Ram Mandir
Planned area (m2)
490,000
Capacity
100,000
Name
Ram Mandir
Completion
est. 2024
City
Ayodhya
Country
India
Comment
The Ayodhya Ram Temple is a Hindu temple that is being built at the pilgrimage site of Ram Janmabhoomi.
Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir
Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir
Planned area (m2)
303,514
Capacity
20,000
Name
Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir
City
Mayapur
Country
India
Comment
The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, Mayapur will be a large Hindu temple which will function as a Hindu planetarium.
BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi
BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi
Planned area (m2)
110,000
Capacity
–
Name
BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi
Completion
2024
City
Abu Dhabi
Country
United Arab Emirates
Comment
The BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi, upon completion, will be the first traditional Hindu stone mandir in the Middle East.
Carolina Murugan Temple
Carolina Murugan Temple
Planned area (m2)
526,091
Capacity
–
Name
Carolina Murugan Temple
Completion
Yet to be confirmed
City
North Carolina
Country
United States
Gurudarbar Sindhi Temple
Gurudarbar Sindhi Temple
Planned area (m2)
6,968
Capacity
1,500
Name
Gurudarbar Sindhi Temple
Completion
est. 2022
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
Vishv Umiyadham
Vishv Umiyadham
Planned area (m2)
242,811
Capacity
25,000
Name
Vishv Umiyadham
Completion
est. 2027
City
Ahmedabad
Country
India
Comment
The foundation stone of Vishv Umiyadham was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2019.
| Planned area (m2) | Capacity | Name | Completion | City | Country | Comment |
| 150,000 | TBA | Perth Ram Temple | TBA | Perth | Australia | The Perth Ram Temple will be one of the tallest religious monument in the world once completed. At its potential cost of ₹600 crore (US$75 million), it is likely to be one of the most expensive temples in the world. |
| 250,905 | 30,000 | Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir | est. 2024 | Vrindavan | India | The Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir will be the tallest religious monument in the world once completed. At its potential cost of ₹300 crore (US$42 million), it is likely to be one of the most expensive temples in the world. |
| 909,371 | 20,000 | Viraat Ramayan Mandir | est. 2025 | Kesaria | India | The Virat Ramayan Mandir will be almost double the height of the world-famous 12th century Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia. |
| 490,000 | 100,000 | Ram Mandir | est. 2024 | Ayodhya | India | The Ayodhya Ram Temple is a Hindu temple that is being built at the pilgrimage site of Ram Janmabhoomi. |
| 303,514 | 20,000 | Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir | Mayapur | India | The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, Mayapur will be a large Hindu temple which will function as a Hindu planetarium. | |
| 110,000 | – | BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi | 2024 | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | The BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi, upon completion, will be the first traditional Hindu stone mandir in the Middle East. |
| 526,091 | – | Carolina Murugan Temple | Yet to be confirmed | North Carolina | United States | |
| 6,968 | 1,500 | Gurudarbar Sindhi Temple | est. 2022 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | |
| 242,811 | 25,000 | Vishv Umiyadham | est. 2027 | Ahmedabad | India | The foundation stone of Vishv Umiyadham was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2019. |
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