Temples of East India

The Konark Sun Temple is an iconic 13th-century temple dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. It is renowned for its exquisite carvings and architectural grandeur.

The Kalighat Kali Temple is one of the most revered temples in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is believed to be the place where Goddess Kali's toe fell during her dance of destruction.

The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, is where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sacred place for Buddhists worldwide.

The Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar, Jharkhand, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is known for its intricate carvings and unique architectural style.

The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is one of the most important Hindu temples in India. It is famous for its annual Rath Yatra festival, where three chariots carrying the deities of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra are pulled through the streets.

The Adyapeeth Temple in Kalna, West Bengal, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is known for its beautiful architecture and is considered one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in Hinduism.

Odantapuri University in Bihar is believed to be the place where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. It is also known for its association with the ancient Nalanda University.

The Itkhori Temple in Chatra, Jharkhand, is dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is known for its annual Durga Puja festival, which attracts a large number of devotees.

The Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is known for its unique lingam, which is believed to be self-originated (Swayambhu).

The Tarapith Temple in Rampurhat, West Bengal, is dedicated to Goddess Tara, a form of Goddess Kali. It is also known for its annual Ram Navami festival, which celebrates the birth of Lord Rama.

Nalanda Mahavihara in Nalanda, Bihar, was an ancient university and a center of Buddhist learning. It is known for its beautiful architecture and its association with Lord Vishnu.

The Parasnath Temple in Giridih, Jharkhand, is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is known for its annual Hanuman Jayanti festival, which attracts a large number of devotees.

The Mukteshwar Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is known for its beautiful architecture and its exquisite carvings.

The Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal, is dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is known for its unique architecture and its association with Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa.

Vikramshila University in Bhagalpur, Bihar, was an ancient university and a center of Buddhist learning. It is known for its beautiful architecture and its association with Lord Buddha.