Temples of India

Kalinga is not a type of temple architecture found in India. The three main types of temple architecture in India are Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara.

The Brihadeeswarar Temple is an example of Dravida temple architecture, which is characterized by its tall towers, intricate carvings, and pyramidal roofs.

The Khajuraho Temples belong to the Nagara style of temple architecture, which is known for its curvilinear towers and intricate carvings.

The Sun Temple in Konark is dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. It is an example of the Kalinga style of temple architecture.

The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is known as the "Black Pagoda" due to its dark exterior.

The Hall of a Thousand Pillars in the Meenakshi Amman Temple actually has 985 pillars, not 1000.

The Ajanta Caves are not a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while the Ellora Caves, Khajuraho Temples, and Brihadeeswarar Temple are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, is known as the "Shore Temple" due to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal.

The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is famous for its exquisite sculptures of Lord Shiva.

The Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab, is known as the "Golden Temple" due to its gold-plated dome.

The Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The Galtaji Temple in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is known as the "Monkey Temple" due to the large population of monkeys that reside there.

The Akshardham Temple in Delhi is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan.

The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is known as the "White Pagoda" due to its white sandstone exterior.