India is a country known for its deep spiritual heritage, with numerous temples that are not only significant for religious reasons but also shrouded in mystery. Here are 20 temples in India that have captivated people with their unexplained phenomena and traditions:
- Kamakhya Devi Temple (Guwahati, Assam)
- Belief: The temple worships Goddess Shakti, who is believed to menstruate once a year.
- Mystery: During the menstruation period, the underground spring in the temple turns red, a phenomenon that has no scientific explanation.
- Source: HANS INDIA
2. Mehandipur Balaji Temple (Dausa, Rajasthan)
- Famous for: Exorcism practices that attract thousands of people seeking liberation from evil spirits.
- Unique Experience: The rituals performed here can be unsettling, but the evening prayers offer a peaceful contrast.
- Source: Navbharat Times
3. Meenakshi Amman Temple (Madurai, Tamil Nadu)
Importance: Historically and mythologically significant, where Lord Shiva married Goddess Meenakshi.Unique Feature: The temple is the only place where Lord Shiva is depicted with a smile. Source: Tour My India
4. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala)
Famous for: Being the wealthiest temple in the world.Mystery: The 7th chamber of the temple remains unopened, adding to the intrigue surrounding it.Source: EaseMyTrip
5. Venkateshwara Temple (Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh)
Unique Feature: When devotees place their ears behind the deity’s image, they can hear the sound of sea waves, even though the temple is located far from the sea.Source: EaseMyTrip
6. Lingaraja Temple (Bhubaneshwar, Odisha)
Belief: The temple houses a self-originated Shivalinga.Optical Illusion: The temple appears larger from the outside due to a unique architectural design.Source: Bhubaneshwar Tourism
7.Veerabhadra Temple (Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh)
Famous for: The floating pillar that hangs from the ceiling. Devotees believe that passing a cloth under it brings prosperity.Source: The Hindu
8.Kailasa Temple (Ellora Caves, Maharashtra)
Architectural Wonder: A temple carved from a single rock with intricate and detailed carvings, making it one of the largest rock-cut temples in the world.Source: Vedic Feed
9. Kaal Bhairav Nath Temple (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh)
- Unique Offering: Prasad is offered in the form of alcohol, a tradition unique to this temple.
- Source: LATESTLY
10. Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple (Kavi Kamboi Village, Gujarat)
- Mystery: The temple appears and disappears with the tide, creating a mesmerizing and mysterious experience.
- Source: Hindu Temples of India
- Ananthapadmanabha Lake Temple (Kasaragod, Kerala)
Guarded by: A vegetarian crocodile named Babia, who peacefully lives in the temple lake and has never harmed anyone.Source: Indian Express
12. Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple (Kodungallur, Kerala)
- Unique Tradition: During the Bharani festival, devotees chant abusive words to the goddess and hit themselves with swords.
- Source: Kerala Tourism
- Devji Maharaj Temple (Malajpur, Madhya Pradesh)
Famous for: The annual “Bhoot Mela” (ghost fair) where people come to rid themselves of evil spirits.Source: Indianness
14. Nidhivan Temple (Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh)
Mystery: The forest surrounding the temple is believed to be visited by Lord Krishna after sunset, where he performs the divine Raasleela.Source: Shri Mathura Ji
15. Jagannath Temple (Puri, Odisha)
Mysteries: The temple’s flag always flies against the wind, and birds never fly over the temple, which defies natural logic.Source: Telegraph India
16. Bullet Baba’s Temple (Pali, Rajasthan)
- Dedicated to: A bullet bike, which is worshipped after its owner died in an accident. The bike mysteriously returned to the accident site repeatedly, leading to its veneration.
- Source: The Divine India
- Karni Mata Temple (Deshnoke, Rajasthan)
- Unique Feature: The temple is home to over 20,000 rats, considered sacred. Visitors believe these rats are reincarnations of the deity’s relatives.
- Source: Webdunia
- Shani Shingnapur Temple (Shingnapur, Maharashtra)
- Belief: The entire village has no doors, as the people believe that Lord Shani protects their homes and wealth.
- Source: Herzindagi
- Jwala Ji Temple (Kangra, Himachal Pradesh)
Mystery: A natural flame has been burning continuously for over 100 years without any apparent fuel source.Source: TV9 Bharatvarsh
20. Balaji Temple (Chilkur, Hyderabad)
Popular Belief: Devotees believe that Lord Balaji helps grant U.S. visas to those who have been repeatedly denied.Source: Holidify
These temples not only serve as places of worship but are also fascinating sites that attract tourists, scholars, and spiritual seekers alike. Many of these temples challenge our understanding of the world and provide a glimpse into India’s rich cultural heritage.
