India is a land of temples and the State of Uttar Pradesh in particular is one of the best holy destinations for Hindus. It hosts some of the most acclaimed temples of India, that are world famous for their architecture, mythology and spirituality. Another feature that makes Uttar Pradesh so special is that it is the fortunate land that witnessed the birth of two most significant Deities of the Hindus, Ram and Krishna. These temples speak untold stories of the glorious past of Hinduism, offering its visitors a trip down the memory lane of their ancestors. If you are planning for a trip to Uttar Pradesh, then don’t forget to visit these alluring Uttar Pradesh temples.

Famous Temples in Uttar Pradesh:

1. Augharnath Temple:

This temple is situated in Meerut which is located in the northern part of the state. The temple is of immense historical importance and gets visitors from people all around the world. A ‘shiv linga’ that had emerged on its own resides in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Individuals from all over Northern India come to visit this place frequently to find an effective solution to their physical, financial, and mental problems. According to legends, a saint used to reside here who requested the India soldiers to eliminate the British Empire.

• Address: Meerut Cantt., Meerut (U.P.), UP – 250001.
• Timings: 05 am to 10 pm.
• Dress Code: Decent attire.
• Approx. Visit Duration: 1 to 2 hours.
• How to Reach: Local modes of transport are easily accessible.
• Temple Website: http://www.augharnathmandir.org/
• Best Time to Visit: during the day time or on Mahashivratri.

Other Attractions: Sadar Bazar, Shahid Smarak, Tank Square.

2. Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Temple:

Lord Ram is known as the utmost‘Propriety of Conduct and Peerless among men’(Maryada Purushottam) is the 7threincarnation of Hindu god Lord Vishnu. Lord Rama took birth in a place called Ayodhya, presently situated in UP, that is how this temple got its name which translates to ‘Ayodhya birth place of Ram temple’. In this holy city, there are a number of small and medium-sized temple, but amongst them, this one holds a superior significance. According to ancient Indian literature, Lord Rama spent most of his lifetime in this holy city.