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India Temples

Photos of temples in India, including Hindu temples, Jain temples, Islamic mosques, and Sikh temples. Includes a large collection of Hindu temples in Rajasthan, particularly in Pushkar. Provides a look at many details of Hindu temples and worship including altars, idols, candles and lamps, flowers, fruits, and other offerings. This gallery also includes one of the largest collections of high-quality images of Durga Puja pandals anywhere in the world, primarily taken in Calcutta (Kolkatta), which is famous for the Durga Puja festival. Also features an intimate look at Pujari, the men who tend temples and carry out daily devotions.

Related links - Mosque, Sikh temple, Jain Temple, Durga Puja, Pandal, Idol, puja (prayer)

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Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Interior of a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Mother Ganga, Goddess of the Ganges River, at a temple along the river near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Mother Ganga, Goddess of the Ganges River, at a temple along the river near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
An idol is covered up and "put to sleep for the night" at a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
An idol is covered up and "put to sleep for the night" at a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
An idol is covered up and "put to sleep for the night" at a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
An idol is covered up and "put to sleep for the night" at a temple near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Children watch a man "wake-up" an idol at a Hindu shrine in the morning, Varanasi, India. Idols throughout Varansai are put t...
Children watch a man "wake-up" an idol at a Hindu shrine in the morning, Varanasi, India. Idols throughout Varansai are put to sleep each night, with a cloth over the faces.
Children watch a man "wake-up" an idol at a Hindu shrine in the morning, Varanasi, India. Idols throughout Varansai are put t...
Children watch a man "wake-up" an idol at a Hindu shrine in the morning, Varanasi, India. Idols throughout Varansai are put to sleep each night, with a cloth over the faces.
A yogi exercises near Janki Ghat, Varanasi, India.
A yogi exercises near Janki Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Idol of Sai Baba at a temple in Varanasi, India.
Idol of Sai Baba at a temple in Varanasi, India.
Elderly women sit on the striped steps of Kedar Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Elderly women sit on the striped steps of Kedar Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Brightly colored tents and Coca-Cola banners ar the 2013 Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India.
Brightly colored tents and Coca-Cola banners ar the 2013 Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India.
A pandal covered in gold lights at the 2013 Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India.
A pandal covered in gold lights at the 2013 Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India.
Pilgrims sleep in a tent at the 2013 Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India.
Pilgrims sleep in a tent at the 2013 Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India.
Hindu temple along the Hooghly River at night, Nather Bagan, Kolkata, India
Hindu temple along the Hooghly River at night, Nather Bagan, Kolkata, India
Indians take photos of a Durga Puja pandal in Beniatola, Kolkata, India
Indians take photos of a Durga Puja pandal in Beniatola, Kolkata, India
View of a Durga idol in a pandal during the run-up to the Durga Puja festival, Beniatola, Kolkata, India
View of a Durga idol in a pandal during the run-up to the Durga Puja festival, Beniatola, Kolkata, India
Beautiful lotus-themed Durga Puja pandal, Kolkata, India
Beautiful lotus-themed Durga Puja pandal, Kolkata, India
Kali idol in a temple in Sovabazar, Kolkata, India
Kali idol in a temple in Sovabazar, Kolkata, India
Security guard at a Durga Puja pandal in Gariahat, Kolkata, India
Security guard at a Durga Puja pandal in Gariahat, Kolkata, India
Interior of a typical Durga Puja pandal in Gariahat, Kolkata, India. There are more than 3,000 pandals erected throughout the...
Interior of a typical Durga Puja pandal in Gariahat, Kolkata, India. There are more than 3,000 pandals erected throughout the city during the week long festival, which is the biggest festival in Kolkata.
Hindu idol of Baba Lokenath in a temple, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Hindu idol of Baba Lokenath in a temple, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Striking blue Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Striking blue Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Seemingly Indonesian influened Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Seemingly Indonesian influened Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Seemingly Indonesian influened Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Seemingly Indonesian influened Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Seemingly Indonesian influened Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Seemingly Indonesian influened Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Fanciful butterfly themed Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Fanciful butterfly themed Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Dura Puja pandal, Gariahat, Kolkata, India
Dura Puja pandal, Gariahat, Kolkata, India
A crowd travels down a street to view a pandal during the Durga Puja festival, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
A crowd travels down a street to view a pandal during the Durga Puja festival, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Striking purple Durga Puja pandal, Jodhpur Park, Kolkata, India
Striking purple Durga Puja pandal, Jodhpur Park, Kolkata, India
Interior of a splendid Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Interior of a splendid Durga Puja pandal, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
A girl stands next to her family's small Durga Puja pandal, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A girl stands next to her family's small Durga Puja pandal, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A girl stands next to her family's small Durga Puja pandal, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A girl stands next to her family's small Durga Puja pandal, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A Hindu woman prays at a temple, Manasarowar Ghat, Varanasi, India
A Hindu woman prays at a temple, Manasarowar Ghat, Varanasi, India
Beautiful idol in a temple at night, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India
Beautiful idol in a temple at night, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, India
Candles at a temple, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, India
Candles at a temple, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, India
Pujari in a brilliant mirrored glass temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Pujari in a brilliant mirrored glass temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Pujari in a brilliant mirrored glass temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Pujari in a brilliant mirrored glass temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Atmospheric temple interior at night, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Atmospheric temple interior at night, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Temple pujari feeds a venerated bull, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Temple pujari feeds a venerated bull, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Morning fog over the Gurudwara Singh Sabha Sikh temple, from Ganahera, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Morning fog over the Gurudwara Singh Sabha Sikh temple, from Ganahera, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Hindu posters and artwork, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Hindu posters and artwork, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Idols in a mirrored temple full of mosaic work, Choti Basti, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Idols in a mirrored temple full of mosaic work, Choti Basti, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Morning fog over a Hindu temple, from Ganahera, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Morning fog over a Hindu temple, from Ganahera, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Morning fog over the Gurudwara Singh Sabha Sikh temple, from Ganahera, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Morning fog over the Gurudwara Singh Sabha Sikh temple, from Ganahera, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Morning over sacred Pushkar Lake and whitewashed Hindu temples, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Morning over sacred Pushkar Lake and whitewashed Hindu temples, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Morning over sacred Pushkar Lake and whitewashed Hindu temples, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Morning over sacred Pushkar Lake and whitewashed Hindu temples, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Idol in a small remote temple, Amba Maseena, Rajasthan, India.
Idol in a small remote temple, Amba Maseena, Rajasthan, India.
Idol in a small remote temple, Amba Maseena, Rajasthan, India.
Idol in a small remote temple, Amba Maseena, Rajasthan, India.
Ancient fig tree at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Ancient fig tree at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Ancient fig tree at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Ancient fig tree at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Ancient fig tree at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Ancient fig tree at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Dusk at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Black Moon" or "Shi...
Dusk at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Black Moon" or "Shiva Moon."
Dusk at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Black Moon" or "Shi...
Dusk at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Black Moon" or "Shiva Moon."
Dusk at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Black Moon" or "Shi...
Dusk at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Black Moon" or "Shiva Moon."
Pujari lights a fire at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Bla...
Pujari lights a fire at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Black Moon" or "Shiva Moon."
Pujari lights a fire at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Bla...
Pujari lights a fire at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Black Moon" or "Shiva Moon."
Pujari lights a fire at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Bla...
Pujari lights a fire at the 7th century Ajaypal temple site (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Black Moon" or "Shiva Moon."
Pilgrims visit the 7th century Ajaypal temple (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Black Moon" or "S...
Pilgrims visit the 7th century Ajaypal temple (Shiva temple), near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Taken on the "Black Moon" or "Shiva Moon."
Main ghat at Badi Bhasti, where pilgrims come to bathe in sacred Pushkar Lake, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Main ghat at Badi Bhasti, where pilgrims come to bathe in sacred Pushkar Lake, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Night view of the 7th century Ajaypal Shiva Temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Night view of the 7th century Ajaypal Shiva Temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Night view of the 7th century Ajaypal Shiva Temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Night view of the 7th century Ajaypal Shiva Temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Night view of the 7th century Ajaypal Shiva Temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Night view of the 7th century Ajaypal Shiva Temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Night view of the 7th century Ajaypal Shiva Temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Night view of the 7th century Ajaypal Shiva Temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Night view of the 7th century Ajaypal Shiva Temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Night view of the 7th century Ajaypal Shiva Temple site, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Classic India Pariah street dogs living at the Aloo Baba temple walk in the rocky desert near the Ajaypal Shiva Temple, near ...
Classic India Pariah street dogs living at the Aloo Baba temple walk in the rocky desert near the Ajaypal Shiva Temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Classic India Pariah street dogs living at the Aloo Baba temple walk in the rocky desert near the Ajaypal Shiva Temple, near ...
Classic India Pariah street dogs living at the Aloo Baba temple walk in the rocky desert near the Ajaypal Shiva Temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
A langur monkey eats a handout of Chapati bread at the Ajaypal Shiva Temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
A langur monkey eats a handout of Chapati bread at the Ajaypal Shiva Temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Ancient tree snag at the 7th century Ajaypal Shiva Temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Ancient tree snag at the 7th century Ajaypal Shiva Temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Male and female peacock pair at the Ajaypal Shiva Temple near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Male and female peacock pair at the Ajaypal Shiva Temple near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Pink cave in a rocky hillside at the Ajaypal Shiva Temple near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Pink cave in a rocky hillside at the Ajaypal Shiva Temple near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Peacocks perch on a huge rock in the desert ar sunrise, near the Ajaypal Shiva Temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Peacocks perch on a huge rock in the desert ar sunrise, near the Ajaypal Shiva Temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
A peacock leaps across rocks at the Ajaypal Shiva Temple near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Multiple rapid exposure composite.
A peacock leaps across rocks at the Ajaypal Shiva Temple near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Multiple rapid exposure composite.
Ajaypal Shiva Temple near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Ajaypal Shiva Temple near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Elevated view of Pushkar Lake and Hindu temples from Gayatri temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Elevated view of Pushkar Lake and Hindu temples from Gayatri temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Elevated view of Pushkar Lake and the Gulab Niwas Palace Hotel from Gayatri temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Elevated view of Pushkar Lake and the Gulab Niwas Palace Hotel from Gayatri temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Night view of Pushkar from Gayatri temple, Rajasthan, India. In the distant right is Savitri mountaintop temple.
Night view of Pushkar from Gayatri temple, Rajasthan, India. In the distant right is Savitri mountaintop temple.
Stars behind an ancient fig tree at the 7th century Ajaypal temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Single exposure with the ...
Stars behind an ancient fig tree at the 7th century Ajaypal temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Single exposure with the tree illuminated by flashlight.
Stars behind an ancient fig tree at the 7th century Ajaypal temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Single exposure with the ...
Stars behind an ancient fig tree at the 7th century Ajaypal temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Single exposure with the tree illuminated by a passing tractor at 3am.
Light trail from a passing tractor before sunrise at the 7th century Ajaypal temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Light trail from a passing tractor before sunrise at the 7th century Ajaypal temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Ancient fig tree before sunrise at the 7th century Ajaypal temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Ancient fig tree before sunrise at the 7th century Ajaypal temple, near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Workers rescue a dog with two broken legs in the mountains near the Ajaypal Shiva temple near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. It w...
Workers rescue a dog with two broken legs in the mountains near the Ajaypal Shiva temple near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. It was taken to the nearby Tree of Life for Animals (tolfa.org.uk) rescue center, where it made a 60 day recovery..
Nearly full moon over Hindu temples and Pushkar Lake, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Nearly full moon over Hindu temples and Pushkar Lake, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Nearly full moon over Hindu temples and Pushkar Lake, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Nearly full moon over Hindu temples and Pushkar Lake, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Sunset reflecting in Pushkar Lake, with Savitri mountain and temple in the distance, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Sunset reflecting in Pushkar Lake, with Savitri mountain and temple in the distance, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Sunset reflecting in Pushkar Lake, with Savitri mountain and temple in the distance, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Sunset reflecting in Pushkar Lake, with Savitri mountain and temple in the distance, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Sunset reflecting in Pushkar Lake, with Savitri mountain and temple in the distance, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Seen through ...
Sunset reflecting in Pushkar Lake, with Savitri mountain and temple in the distance, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Seen through the arch of a temple.
Looking out onto Pushkar lake from a temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Looking out onto Pushkar lake from a temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Looking out onto Pushkar lake from a temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Looking out onto Pushkar lake from a temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Looking out onto Pushkar lake from a temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Looking out onto Pushkar lake from a temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Looking out onto Pushkar lake from a temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Looking out onto Pushkar lake from a temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Sunset reflecting in Pushkar Lake, with Savitri mountain and temple in the distance, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Sunset reflecting in Pushkar Lake, with Savitri mountain and temple in the distance, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Sunset reflecting in Pushkar Lake, with Savitri mountain and temple in the distance, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Sunset reflecting in Pushkar Lake, with Savitri mountain and temple in the distance, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Sunset reflecting in Pushkar Lake, with Savitri mountain and temple in the distance, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Sunset reflecting in Pushkar Lake, with Savitri mountain and temple in the distance, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Gurudwara Singh Sabha SIkh temple reflecting in Pushkar Lkae, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Gurudwara Singh Sabha SIkh temple reflecting in Pushkar Lkae, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
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