Temples of Maharashtra are of immense religious and historical importance. Gujarat temples are the major attractions of India because of their intricacies in temple construction in stone. Temples of Goa form a major part of the tourism in Goa. These temples have unique architecture and palatial layout. The architecture of the temples of Goa is slightly different from the usual Hindu temples. Temples of Bikaner are ancient pilgrimage spots established during the reign of various Rajput rulers, adorned with wonderful architectural wonders and sculptures. Temples in Ajmer, Rajasthan are dedicated to Hindu deities and a Jain Tirthankara named Adinath, and are thronged by a vast number of devotees from various parts of India and abroad. Dilwara Temples located at Mount Abu date back from the 11th to 13th century and rank among the popular tourist destinations of Rajasthan. Parashurama Mahadev Temple, located in Desuri tehsil in Pali district in Rajasthan, is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of a Shivalinga installed in the garbhagriha. Raghunath Temple, located in Sikar district of Indian State of Rajasthan, was built by Rao Raja Shiv Singh. Venketashwar temple in Rajasthan, dedicated to an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is the replica of Tirupati Balaji temple of South India. The temple follows South Indian rituals and customs and bridges the culture of North and South India. Dev Dham Jodhpuriya Temple, located in Rajasthan, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The shrine also houses the idols of Sri Sawai Bhoj Gurjar, Bhuna ji and Mehandu ji, Taradey Panwar etc. Shri Kalyan Temple, located in the Tonk district in Rajasthan, was built by King Digva. Lord Vishnu enshrined in the form of Shri Kalyan Ji is the presiding deity of the temple. Harshat Mata Temple is located in Abhaneri near Jaipur in Rajasthan. This temple belongs to the medieval period. Temples of Daman and Diu resonates the fabled wonders of the union territory. Sundha Mata temple is located on the top of the Sundha Mountain in Jalore District in the Indian state of Rajasthan. This temple enshrines the idol of Goddess Chamunda, along with Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha. Temples of Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, are famed for their antiquity and celebration of grand fairs during different occasions. The temples are also the testaments of communal harmony where people of all the religions worship together |