9 Must-Visit Miraculous Temples in India

Neha Mewari | Dec 2, 2024

Vaishno Devi Temple (Jammu & Kashmir)

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Shirdi Sai Baba Temple (Maharashtra)

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Siddhivinayak Temple (Mumbai)

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Tirupati Balaji Temple (Andhra Pradesh)

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Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh)

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Meenakshi Temple (Madurai, Tamil Nadu)

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Somnath Temple (Gujarat)

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Dwarkadhish Temple (Dwarka, Gujarat)

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Akshardham Temple (Delhi)

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