The temple’s towering gopuram (entrance tower) and rich history make it a prominent spiritual ... Although located in Nepal, Muktinath Temple is of great significance to Indian pilgrims. At an ...

A 66-metre-high tower (vimana) built entirely of granite ... it is one of the oldest structural stone temples in South India. Built during the Pallava dynasty, this UNESCO World Heritage Site ...

Hindu extremists have also targeted Muslim places of worship across the country and laid claim to several famous mosques, arguing they are built on the ruins of prominent temples. Many such cases ...

The large round tower at the northeast corner of the building, for instance, was modeled after Shiva temples in Bengal, representing the Hindu tradition. Adjacent to this tower stood a replica of ...