India’s Oldest Temples

Believed to be over 1,400 years old, this temple is one of the oldest functioning temples in India.

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Built during the Gupta period, it is among the earliest examples of stone Hindu temple architecture.

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This 5th-century temple showcases early Nagara-style architecture with remarkable carvings.

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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Pallava-era temple stands facing the Bay of Bengal.

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Carved from a single rock, this 8th-century marvel is an engineering wonder of ancient India.

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One of the largest temple complexes in the world has been continuously worshipped for centuries.

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Part of the Char Dham, this ancient shrine has been rebuilt several times over its long history.

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India’s Oldest Temples

BY: BISHAL SINGH

Believed to be over 1,400 years old, this temple is one of the oldest functioning temples in India.

Mundeshwari Temple, Bihar

Built during the Gupta period, it is among the earliest examples of stone Hindu temple architecture.

Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh

This 5th-century temple showcases early Nagara-style architecture with remarkable carvings.

Tigawa Temple, Madhya Pradesh

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Pallava-era temple stands facing the Bay of Bengal.

Shore Temple, Tamil Nadu

Carved from a single rock, this 8th-century marvel is an engineering wonder of ancient India.

Kailasa Temple, Ellora

One of the largest temple complexes in the world has been continuously worshipped for centuries.

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam

Part of the Char Dham, this ancient shrine has been rebuilt several times over its long history.

Badrinath Temple, Uttarakhand