Top 12 Historical Wonders Of India That Everyone Should Visit Once

The history of India has been truly ancient and excellent, where the several mighty kings left a mark of their valor by giving such beautiful monuments which are still standing with pride, including many historical sites like forts, temples, gurudwaras, churches, mosques, and caves. In this article, we are going to tell you about some of the most amazing historical wonders of India, which everyone must see once.

Meenakshi Temple

Meenakshi Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2,500-year-old city of Madurai. Though most of the present structure was built between 1623 and 1655 CE.

Konark Sun Temple

The 13th-century Sun Temple in Konark isn't just one of Orissa's most-visited landmarks: it's also one of India's finest examples of temple architecture. Dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, the structure was designed to resemble his chariot, complete with 24 carved stone wheels which are approximately 12 feet in diameter, and are pulled by a set of seven horses.

Bekal Fort

Bekal Fort was built by Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi in 1650 AD, at Bekal, Kasargod District. It is considered one of the largest and most preserved forts in Kerala, spreading over 40 acres. The fort stands at the confluence of land and sea, causing it to appear like emerging from the sea.

Khajuraho Temples

Khajuraho Temples have found a place within UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites and are visited annually by many visitors. Located at Madhya Pradesh, in the Chhatarpur district, the temples are renowned among people specifically for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.

Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul

Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwarananda Ashram Education & Research Centre”, commonly referred to as the “Om Ashram”. The main purpose of this Centre is to promote the ancient Indian science of Yoga and the invaluable spiritual treasure of Vedic culture. This Centre is dedicated to the protection of all life, the environment, and world peace. 

The Badami Cave Temples

The Badami cave temples are a fascinating complex of Jain and Hindu cave temples located in Badami, a town in the Bagalkot district in the northern part of Karnataka. The caves are considered an example of Indian rock-cut architecture, especially Badami Chalukya architecture, dating from the 6th century.

The Lotus Temple

Located in Delhi, the Lotus Temple is a Baháʼí House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Mainly notable for its flowerlike shape, it has won numerous architectural awards and has gained popularity by featuring in many newspaper and magazine articles. The wonderful architecture and unique design it has helped a lot to make it one of the most visited buildings in the world.

Hampi - The ruins of an ancient city

The ruins of an ancient city, Hampi is one of the most famous and magnificent landmarks in India. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in east-central Karnataka, is considered a beautiful pilgrimage center of the Hindu religion. Follow the trait of backpackers and glampers to this popular destination, and save ample time to see as much as you can.

The Golden Temple

The Golden Temple, Amritsar's most famous landmark is formally known as the Sri Harmandir Sahib, meaning "abode of God", is the preeminent spiritual site of Sikhism. Covered in brilliant layers of gold leaf, the Sikh temple is one of the most photogenic landmarks in India.

Papanasini Siva Temple

Papanasini Siva Temple is an abandoned Hindu temple, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is a Kalinga-style architectural temple made of sandstone, built around the 14th-15th century. No one is particularly concerned about this temple, the monument is surviving on its own.

Sringeri

Sringeri is a rich, green land in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, with home to a number of historic temples. Legend has it that Adi Shankaracharya selected it as the spot to build his Matha after he saw something remarkable on his arrival at Sringeri.

The Golden Temple, Sripuram

A Tamilnadu godman established this Golden Temple. The 31-year-old 'Godman' has built a Rs 300 crore 'Golden Temple' at Sripuram near Vellore in Tamil Nadu. Situated in a scenic landscape on 100 acres of land, the temple is made with 1.5 tonne of pure gold. It took six years for hundreds of craftsmen and artisans to build the temple.