Sacred Spaces in India

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

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

These bridges were designed to guide the soul on its spiritual journey to heaven.

A pair of mysterious, unusually polished cave temples with an ancient gold legend.

Kolkata’s only Portuguese church has a curious link with chickens.

This 15th-century mosque is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.

A pair of nearly 1,000-year-old temples profusely covered in meticulous stone carvings.

The last remaining colonial-era Italian church in Old Goa.

This synagogue is the only place of worship for New Delhi’s small Jewish community.

This historic complex is home to the oldest Christian grave in Kolkata, India.

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

This ancient goddess temple inspired the design of India’s Parliament House.

The ancient water tanks remain some of the ruined city’s most beautiful architecture.

This magnificent stepwell is designed as an inverted temple and adorned with 1,500 sculptures.

This overlooked Japanese Buddhist temple is a respite from the bustle of Kolkata.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.