Hinduism Holy Sites

The holiest city in Hinduism, where the Ganges River purifies the soul.

The richest and most visited Hindu temple in the world.

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, perched high in the Himalayas.

A sacred Char Dham site where Lord Rama is believed to have prayed before crossing to Lanka.

The legendary kingdom of Lord Krishna and one of the four sacred Char Dham sites.

A cliffside Hindu temple perched atop a 525-meter escarpment in the Dangrek Mountains.

The 'Citadel of Women,' celebrated for the finest and most intricate stone carvings in Angkor.

The sacred mountain where the Khmer Empire was founded, with a riverbed of carved lingas.

Pre-Angkorian temple ruins that served as the capital of the Chenla Empire.

A vast, unrestored jungle temple that may have been the prototype for Angkor Wat.

Nepal's holiest Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva on the banks of the Bagmati River.

A grand Rajput-style temple in Janakpur dedicated to Goddess Sita.

The oldest Hindu temple in the Kathmandu Valley, a masterpiece of Newari art.

A hilltop temple to the wish-fulfilling goddess, accessible by cable car over a dramatic gorge.

The largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, with towering spires dedicated to the Trimurti.

A sea temple perched on a rocky offshore islet, one of Bali's most iconic landmarks.

A clifftop temple 70 meters above the Indian Ocean on Bali's southwestern tip.

The holiest and largest Hindu temple complex in Bali, on the slopes of Mount Agung.

A Balinese water temple famous for its sacred purification springs and bathing rituals.

A picturesque lake temple that appears to float on the waters of Lake Beratan.

A royal water palace with sacred pools, fountains, and lush gardens in eastern Bali.

A serene royal temple surrounded by a moat and gardens, built by the Mengwi kingdom.

A Hindu shrine in downtown Bangkok believed to grant wishes, drawing millions of devotees.