Best 5 top Tallest Temples of India that one must visit.

 Best 5 top Tallest Temples of India that one must visit.

The height of Temples in India is determined by the height of their gopurams or Shikharas or Vimanas that sit like Indian style spires above the temple.  The Vimana and Shikharas are over the main sanctum and the gopuram forms the gateway to the temple. The listing of 5 Hindu shrines who have the tallest towers associated with the main temple structures are as mentioned below :

1. Ranganatha Swamy Temple :

It is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Ranganatha, a form of Lord Vishnu and his consort Ranganayaki and the temple is located ib Srinangam Tiruchripalli in Tamil Nadu in India.  The most special about this holy temple is that apart from 7 Prakarams with massive  walls, the temple has 21 very colorful sculpted gopurams and 50 sub shrines.  This amazing temple is located in Srinagapatna an Island in the river Kaveri and is one of the Country's most revered temples. It is dedicated to Ranganatha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is considered as one of the Pancharanga Kshetram in South India. It is India's largest temple complex, initiated in 1700 AD and completed in 1987 and is spread over an area of 156 acres of land and is very tall also with 12 Gopurams with the Raja Gopuram being the tallest at 238.5 ft. 

2. Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir Uttar Pradesh :

This holy temple is dedicated to Lord Krishana  and will be  completed  probably in 2026 and would reach 700 ft tall thus will make it the tallest religious structure in the word at that time. It is also interesting to know that its grounds would be larger than Vatican city. Vridavan, a holy city in India is believed to be the site of Lord Krishana's early childhood and divine pastimes and is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus particularly  Vaishnavas with numerous temples dedicated to Radha and Krishna. Vrindavan is considered as the place where Lord Krishna spent his early  years performing his divine Leelas (playful tacts).  Vridavan attracts millions of devotees  who under this holy pilgrimage to participate in festivals and worship Radha and Krishna.  The area around  Vrindavan is called as Braja Mandala " the Circle of Braja" with a diameter of of approximately 50 milees. 

Vridavan  literally means forest of Tulasi , the sacred basil plant whose leaves and blossoms are offered to Krishna by his devotees as a part of their worship. The Vrindavan  Heritage Tower is a an octagonal Structure with a north wing, south wing,  east wing and west wing and this Krishana Temple in Vrindavan emerge as major display of Indian Culture  internationally and boast tourism in India and local economy.   It is planned to be the tallest religious monument in the world rising to the height of 210 meters or 75 floors. 

3. Jagannath Temple Odisha :

This holy Hindu  temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra and is a significant pilgrimage destination in India and is a sacred and holy to all Hindus. The temple is one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus and the temple's origins are linked to King Indradyumna of Avanti and its rebuilding was started  by Avantavarman  Chodaganga, the first king of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The  temple premises include main temple, smaller shrines and a vast area  with various structures including Bhoga  Mandapa, "atamandapa and Vimana. The most important significance about this temple is that it has a " Nilachakra" a wheel at the top which is made up of eight metals called Ashtadhatu  and this temple has a many rituals and customs where the deities are worshiped  with great reverence.

The temple has 4 gates with main entrance called as Singhadwara - Lion Gate and this temple is in Puri, Odisha on its Eastern  coast  in India  and dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Vishnu and his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra known for  its Kalinga architecture and iconic Rath Yatra. The Temple exhibits Kalinga architecture, a style known for its towering  structure and intricate carvings.  

4. BhimashankarTemple :

The Bhimashankar Temple  is a significant Hindu shrine which is dedicated to the Lord Shiva which is located  in the Sahyadri Hills near Pune in Maharashtra, India  within Bhimashankar wildlife Sanctuary. Bhimashankar Temple  is one of the 12 holiest Jyotirlingas that is the sacred manifestations of Lord Shiva.  This holy Hindu shrine exhibits a mix of Indo-Aryan and Nagara architectural  styles with intricate carvings and colossal pillars. The historical significance of this highly revered temple is that it is believed to have been constructed during the 13th century with  the Sabha mandap added in the 18th Century by Nana Phadnavis. It is interesting to say that the temple is located with in the Bhimashankar wildlife Sanctuary that is a popular destination for trekkers and nature lovers from all over India and abroad. 

The spiritual significance of this historical Hindu shrine is that this temple is a major pilgrimage site in India that attracts pilgrims and devotees from every nook and corner of India who who seek to connect with the divine presence of Lord Shiva. One more important story about this shrine is that it is believed that Bhima River also called as Chandrabhaga  was born during conflict  between Lord Shiva and the demon Tripurasura that gave rise to temple's name and sacred location. The other features of this significant shrine is that this temple features huge court spaces, intricate carvings on walls and colossal pillars. 

5. Murdeshwara Temple Bihar : 

This temple is situated on the summit of Piwara hill  with a height of about 600 feet  in Bihar which is very famous and popular for its impressive Gopuram . Murdeshwar Temple  is considered as one of the oldest functional temples in India  with continuous ritual performances. This historical temple is dedicated to the goddess Mundeshwari and is known for its unique octagonal  structure, carvings and the usual practice of offering goats without slaughtering them. The Mundeshwari Temple also features the  colossal statue of Lord Shiva that stands at 123 feet tall making it the second Tallest Shiva Statue in the world after Kailash Mahadev Statue in Nepal.

This significant temple is built on an octagonal plan, a rare design and the features carvings of Dvarapalas, Ganga, Yamuna and other deities and the grand and ancient idol of the goddess Mundeshwari is in the form of Vaarahi, whose vehicle is Mahish. The temple also houses the idols of Lord Ganesha, Surya and Vishnu and the historical significance of this old temple is that  its stone carvings  are from the Gupta period, British travelers  who visited this temple between  1812 and 1904.  The temple is easily accessible  via road  from nearby railway station  is Bhabua road railway  located at Mohania. 

Conclude : 

Temples in Hinduism are considered  as one of hte most important aspect of Indian History as they are not only a place of worship but also a storehouse of their culture, tradition and civilization. These are also considered as sacred spaces where divine is believed to manifest and devotees visit in large numbers to temples and shrines in India  to experience the presence of spirituality, peace of mind and soul. 

The architecture of the temples and shrines is also unique and it is believed that they are the wonders of the world & India is considered as a home to  some of the beautiful, tallest, historical temples which attract devotees and tourists from all over the world in large numbers.

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