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15 Famous Oldest Temples In India With Details

  • Address: Membalam Rd, Balaganapathy Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613007
  • Timings: 6AM–12:30PM, 4–8:30PM
  • Dress Code: Traditional wear
  • Approx. Visit Duration: 2-3 Hours
  • How To Reach: Nearest Airport is Puducherry which is 138 Km away. Thanjavur railway station has good number of trains connecting. You can also opt for buses to Thanjavur junction.
  • Temple Website: N/A
  • Best Time To Visit: Mahasivarathri Night Dance Festival
  • Other Attractions: Apart from visiting temples, make sure to take back home the famous Thanjavur dolls.

11. Tugnath Temple, Uttarakand:

This ancient temple is said to be atleast 5000 years old, making it one of the oldest Hindu temple in India. Located at an altitude of 3.460 m, the temple is the highest Shiva shrine in the world. It even has a close mythological association with Mahabharata and is said to be built by the Pandavas. It is also believed that Ravana worshipped Lord Shiva in this very place, during his stay here. The temple remains closed during winter due to harsh weather conditions.

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  • Address: Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand 246419
  • Timings: 6AM–4 PM
  • Dress Code: No Dress Code
  • Approx. Visit Duration: 1 Hours
  • How To Reach: It is located 2 KM from the Chandrasila Peak and one can reach the temple by walk
  • Temple Website: N/A
  • Best Time To Visit: April-November
  • Other Attractions: Chandrasila Peak

12. Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, Rajasthan:

This 14th century temple is one of the most visited shrines in Rajasthan and is situated close to Pushkar Lake. The temple is constructed with marble and granite stones. It is dedicated to the worship of Lord Brahma, the creator, which is rare to find. It is believed that the temple has been originally built by Sage Viswamitra after performed a yagna to Brahma. Later Adi Shankaracharya renovated this temple.

  • Address: Brahma Temple Rd, Pushkar, Rajasthan 305022
  • Timings: 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Dress Code: No Dress Code
  • Approx. Visit Duration: 1 Hours
  • How To Reach: It is located 14 KM from Ajmer. You can hire a taxi to reach the temple
  • Temple Website: N/A
  • Best Time To Visit: Entire Kartheeka Masam
  • Other Attractions: Many beautiful temples in the vicinity

13. Vittala Temple, Hampi:

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