15 Oldest Hindu Temples In India 

1. Mundeshwari Temple, Bihar

Built in the 11th century AD, it is considered one of the oldest temples in India.

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2. Kailasa Temple, Maharashtra

Constructed in the 8th century AD, it is a rock-cut cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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3. Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar

Established in the 5th century AD, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the place where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment.

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4. Parvati Temple, Maharashtra

Built in the 8th century AD, it is a cave temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati.

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5. Kiradu Temples, Rajasthan

Constructed in the 11th century AD, these temples are famous for their intricate carvings and architecture.

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6. Markandeshwar Temple, Maharashtra

Believed to be built in the 7th century AD, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a unique Hemadpanthi architectural style.

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7. Udayagiri Caves, Odisha

Dating back to the 3rd century BC, these caves contain ancient Jain and Hindu rock-cut temples.

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8. Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu

Constructed in the 11th century AD, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its magnificent architecture and the tallest temple tower in India.

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9. Lingaraja Temple, Odisha

Established in the 11th century AD, it is a prominent pilgrimage site for devotees of Lord Shiva.

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10. Jagannath Temple, Odisha

Built in the 12th century AD, it is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath.

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11. Ramanathaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu

Constructed in the 12th century AD, it is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva.

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12. Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand

Believed to have been built in the 8th century AD, it is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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13. Shore Temple, Tamil Nadu

Dating back to the 8th century AD, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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14. Lakshmana Temple, Madhya Pradesh

Constructed in the 10th century AD, it is one of the finest examples of the Nagara architectural style and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

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15. Virupaksha Temple, Karnataka

Built in the 7th century AD, it is the oldest and the main temple in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi.

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