Ekambareshwarar Temple
Ekambareshwarar Temple is situated in the town of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu and spread across an area of 23 acres. Lord Shiva is the main deity here and the idol is called “Prithvi Lingam”. Being a temple dedicated to the element of earth, or Prithvi, and one of the Pancha Bhuta Sthalams,makes it important to the Shaivist Hindu sect. The ‘Pallavas’ demolished the old structure and rebuilt the existing structure during 600 AD and 700 AD.
10 Largest Hindu Temple in the World
10 Largest Hindu Temple in the World: Hinduism is one of the greatest religions which has a rich culture, a variety of festivals, and traditional values. In Hinduism, temples are sacred places where people visit to worship their god and goddess. Temples have a special place in the hearts of Hindus. Over 1000 years, magnificent temples have been built around the world where lakhs and lakhs devotees visit in a year. There are special pujas during some functions or even festivals in the temples.
The article covers the list of the top 10 temples around the world in terms of area and description in depth. This will help you to know more about the largest temples in India and abroad. So, let’s dive into the article and learn about the ancient temples.
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- Top 10 Largest Temples in the World
- 1. Angkor Wat Temple
- 2. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
- 3. Akshardham Temple
- 4. Nataraja Temple
- 5. Belur Math
- 6. Annamalaiyar Temple
- 7. Ekambareshwarar Temple
- 8. Jambukeswarar Temple
- 9. Meenakshi Temple
- 10. Vaitheeswaran Kovil
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