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The Mightiest Of The Mighty! Have you been to any of these 1000 years old temples in India?!

Let's see some of the must visit ancient temples of India that are 1000 years old..

By Vineeth Mohan

India is a land of beautiful temples. India has its roots harpooned into the Hindu culture and Hindu temples with different architecture, rituals and deities could be seen in every nook and corner! Many ancient texts suggest the prevalence of idols, temples and shrines in Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. Being home to the oldest religion in the world, India has many Hindu temples that are centuries old! Let's take a look at some of the oldest Hindu temples in India. These are 1000 years old temples in India which have stood the test of time!

Brihadeeswarar Temple

1000 years old temples in India

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Brihadeeswarar Temple or Peruvudaiyar Kovil is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu. Built in 1010 A.D. during the Chola period, the temple structure is entirely made of granite and is one of the largest in India!

Kailasa Temple

1000 years old temples in India

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The Kailash or Kailasanatha temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora of Maharashtra. Carved out of one single rock, it is considered to be the most remarkable cave temple in India because of its size, architecture and sculptural treatment.

Shore Temple

1000 years old temples in India

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Shore temple, overlooking the shore of Bay of Bengal, is a granite temple in Mahabalipuram of Tamil Nadu. Built in 8th century A.D. , this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is undeniably one amongst the must visit ancient temples of India.

Somnath Temple

1000 years old temples in India

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Somnath temple is a legendary temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Gujarat and is the first amongst the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva! This centuries old temple has been destroyed and reconstructed many a time in the past.

Chennakesava Temple

1000 years old temples in India

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Built on the banks of the Yagachi river in Belur, Chennakesava Temple is a 11th century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Built during the Hoysala empire,it is one of the oldest Hindu temples in India.

Kedarnath Temple

1000 years old temples in India

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Believed to be built by Pandavas and revived by Adi Sankaracharya, Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva! This 8th century temple rests on a plateau surrounded by snow clad mountains and glaciers.

Lingaraja Temple

1000 years old temples in India

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Lingaraja temple in Bhubaneswar of Odisha is dedicated to Harihara, a form of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. This 11th century temple is one of the major tourist attractions of the state.

Dwarkadhish Temple

1000 years old temples in India

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Dwarkadhish temple dedicated to Lord Krishna in Gujarat is one of the oldest Hindu temples in India. According to tradition, the original temple was believed to have been built by Krishna's grandson, Vajranabha and the archaeological findings suggest the main shrine to be 2000 years old!

Brahma Temple

1000 years old temples in India

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Lord Brahma temple in Pushkar of Rajasthan is one of the very few existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator-god Brahma in India and remains the most prominent among them. Although the present temple structure made of marble and stone stabs dates back to the 14th century, the temple is believed to be 2000 years old!
These are the 1000 years old temples in India! A visit to these beautiful ancient temples in India would bless you with the spiritual uplift you had been long yearning for! Happy Travelling :)

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