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The holy land of India is a conglomeration of all religions with temples, mosques, churches and other edifices dotting its skyline. Its sacred rivers, historical past and rich cultural heritage has always been eulogised by historians both in India and abroad.

Punjab is one of the states situated in the North Western part of India. Known as the ‘land of five rivers’ it is famous for its religious diversity. It is home to various places of historical importance and religious significance.

Manipur is one of the North Eastern states of India and is called ‘a jewel of India and Switzerland of the East’ as it is surrounded by green hills, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls and exotic blooms.

A traditional Hindu temple generally has common characteristics which are at times influenced by region, mode of worship and culture. The main deity is generally placed in a Central shrine or Garbha Griha or sanctum sanctorum.

India is a land steeped with spirituality made holy by its sacred rivers. The glory of its rich historical past has been marked by a number of holy temples known for their architectural splendour and legends from mythology.

Hindu temples are a link between man, deities and the Universal Godhood. Vedic traditions and the Hindu way of life are condensed in an esoteric way in the construction of the temple.

Temples in Ancient India were the epicentres of the town or village. They were built for communal worship and the sacred sites and images were consecrated with great devotion.

Religion plays an important part in the lives of the people in India and even in ancient India, temples were the hub of life focusing not only on the moral and spiritual development of the individual.

One of the most famous temples of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita in South India is the famous Sri Sita Rama Swamy temple situated on the banks of the river Godavari at Bhadrachalam in the Khammam district of Telangana.

The Palitana Temples of Gujarat are located in the Shatrunjay(which is said to have 108 names) hills in the city of