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Hinduism

Bandar Abbas, Iran

Bandar Abbas Vishnu Temple

This Hindu temple in Iran is a testament to the country's long history of trade with India.

Robbinsville, New Jersey

Swaminarayan Akshardham USA

This Hindu temple in suburban New Jersey is the largest in the United States and one of the largest in the world.

Vruddheshwar Cave Temple

Cut into the rock face of a hill, this ancient cave temple is believed to be one of the oldest structures in Pune.

Baloba Munja Mandir

This temple, in the oldest area of Pune, may date back to the second century.

Replicas of Jyotirlinga Temples

Twelve model temples sit inside this 900-year old Hindu complex.

Tal Barahi Temple

Lake Phewa is home to the only island temple in Nepal.

Someshwar Temple

An ancient Lord Shiva temple contains replica models of all twelve Jyotirlinga temples.

Menawali, India

Portuguese Bell at Menavali Ghat

Taken as a war trophy in 1739, this Portuguese bell now hangs in an ancient Hindu temple.

Galteshwar Mahadev Temple

A 12-century Shiva temple nestled along a picturesque riverbank.

Rendang, Indonesia

Besakih Temple

Bali’s Mother Temple, a breathtaking complex that rises serenely up the side of an active volcano.

Janakpur, Nepal

Janaki Mandir

An enormous white temple that honors the birthplace of a Hindu goddess.

Lalitpur, Nepal

Patan Dhoka

A colorful gateway to a historic neighborhood.

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'Diwalloween' Means Lights, Sweets, and Spooky Treats

How do you celebrate two feasts in one?

Andrew Coletti October 28, 2024

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Hindu Temples of Rawalpindi

Hidden among Rawalpindi’s modern buildings are the remains of dilapidated Hindu temples.

Amruteshwar Siddheshwar Temple Complex

A cluster of 18th-century temples with an underground shrine.

Parvati Nandan Ganpati Temple

This 17th-century temple gave the area of Ganeshkhind its name.

Made of paper, bamboo, and found items, enormous, fearsome ogoh-ogoh figures are carried during Ngrupuk parades the night before Balinese New Year and then burned.

Meet the Creatures and Creators Behind Bali’s Parade for Banishing Evil Spirits

On the night before the Balinese New Year, villagers bring monsters to life—and then burn them.

Roxanne Hoorn May 1, 2024

Sapindya Mahadev Temple

An ancient temple of Lord Shiva was rediscovered in an excavation in 2003.