India's 5 Most Popular Temples

1) Golden Temple – Amritsar: Golden temple is also known as Harmandir Sahib, and is known as the holiest shrine in Sikhism. Thousands of people from every part of the world come to Amritsar to visit it.

The entire temple is gold plated and the interiors are designed with wonderful architecture. The most famous festival of Punjab is Baisakhi. It attracts several thousands of people every year and is celebrated with great vigor.

2) Sai Baba – Shirdi: Sai Baba belong to a small village of Shirdi in Maharashtra. He had a message for all living people, "Sabka Malik Ek Hai". His message was that there is only one god. And he preached all people to help and love each other.

Hindus and Muslims and people from all religions are devotees of Sai.  People from many countries come to visit this temple.

3) Vaishno Devi Mandir – Katra: This temple is significant among Hindus and is dedicated to Mata Vaishno Devi. It is considered as one of the most visited temples in India. Situated at about a height of 5200 feet above the land, it is the second most visited temple of India.

4) Tirumala Venkateswara – Tirupati: This temple is regarded as the most visited temple of India. It is considered as the wealthiest and richest temple of the world. People from all over world come here with several wishes such as to get wealth/money, to get a child, to get a right groom or bride.

5) Jagannath Temple – Puri: This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located in the coastal city of Puri, Orissa. There are more than 100 different festivals observed in the temple.