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Hinduism

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.

London is at odds with the rest of the country—but not the way you might think.

Christianity Is Disappearing in England, As Seen in These Maps

See what's taking its place for the first time in almost 1,500 years.

Frank Jacobs, Big Think December 15, 2023

Kulasekharapatnam, India

Arulmigu Kulasai Mutharamman Temple

Every year, massive crowds flock to this 300-year-old temple to celebrate a unique, goddess-centric Hindu festival.

A bronze statue of a cow with blanket and flower garland around her neck

Sherborn, Massachusetts

Emily the Cow Statue

Dedicated to a local cow who escaped a slaughterhouse and became an international symbol of peace.

A river winds along paved banks lined with pilgrims.

Haridwar, India

Har Ki Pauri

The Hindu god Vishnu is said to have walked at this Hindu pilgrimage site.

Somanathapura, India

Keshava Temple

An astounding 13th-century architectural and historical achievement

Baneshwar Cave Temple

A centuries-old Hindu cave temple is tucked away in a quiet suburb.

Mahakal Mandir

Darjeeling, India

Mahakal Mandir

At this unique temple in Darjeeling, Hindu and Buddhist practices co-exist harmoniously.

Chinese Kali Mandir

Chinese Kali Mandir

In Kolkata's China Town, a temple to the Hindu goddess Kali.

Trishund Ganpati Temple

This basalt temple in the center of Pune was built more than 250 years ago.

Indreshwar Mahadev Temple Complex and Museum

Indreshwar Mahadev Temple Complex and Museum

One of the largest pagodas in Nepal is a 13th century testament to regional craftsmanship.

Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Reclining Buddha of Baphuon Temple

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

Purano Jhangajholi, Nepal

Mulkot Mirror Wall

This twisty section of highway in the Himalayan foothills is lined with thousands of small mirrors.

Pataleshwar Caves

An eighth-century rock-cut cave temple in the middle of Pune.

Vedanta Society Building - 2963 Webster Street, San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Vedanta Society's Old Temple

Built in 1906, this unique building was the first Hindu temple in the United States.