Palitana temples

Religious Jain city, a major center of pilgrimage with 863 gorgeous temples in several groups.

Parshvanatha Temple in Khajuraho

This very ornate Jain temple was built in 954 AD. Contains a magic square with figures.

Sanghiji

An ancient Jain temple that was completed in the 10th century AD although started much earlier. Contains beautiful stone carvings.

Jama Masjid in Delhi

Largest and best known mosque in India, built in 1656. Its façade is adorned with red sandstone and white marble.

Charminar

Impressive, ornate mosque and monument, built in 1591.

Tomb of Salim Chishti

Tomb of Sufi saint, a beautiful mausoleum that was constructed in 1580 – 1581.

Udvada Atash Behram

The oldest functioning Zoroastrian place of worship, consecrated in 1742 with sacred fire brought from Persia.

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

One of most important Hindu temple complexes, founded in the 4th century (?). Most visited religious site in India, with some 6000 people as temple staff. Incredibly rich decorated temple complex behind wall. One of the richest temples.

Shikharji on Parasnath Hill

One of the main pilgrimage destinations for Jains, it has a hilly location that was once surrounded by primeval forests. The temple buildings have been standing at least since 1765 AD, but most likely are considerably older. Trip to all 31 temples takes 12 hours and is 28 kilometers long.

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

One of the largest and most grandiose religious complexes in the world, it is the largest in India and covers 63 hectares. It includes the 72 meters high gopuram – ornate gate tower.