The Lingaraja temple dated to 11th century is the loftiest temple with the Vimana reaching upto 36.5 mts height and a Jagmohana which itself reaches to 29 mts in height. The complex has a number of other temples.

The Kandriya Mahadev temple is the largest of the temples in Khajuraho and is considered as the best example of Indian temple architecture. The temple was built by Chandela rulers in early 11th century. The Shikara rises to 102 feet and has 84 mini spires. It is richly sculpted. The roof consists of a series of graded peaks that resemble a mountain range with which an Indian temple is frequently likened.

Moodibidri is about 35 kms northeast of Mangalore. It was a Jain centre of importance and several Jain temples, known as bastis were constructed. The largest and most elaborate monument at Moodibadri is the Chandranatha Basti of 1429. This is also called the thousand pillared Basadi capturing the innumerable granite pillars with which it is built.

The deity in Guruvayoor is Lord Mahavishnu, in the form of Krishnavatara. (No Suggestions) is called as the Dwarka of the south, as the original image is believed to be from Dwarka. When Dwarka was submerged, Guru and Vayu were tasked by Krishna to install the deity in a spot equally holy and eventually located Guruvayoor. It is extremely popular for Annaprasana, where infants are fed their first solid meal. The temple has elaborate rituals throughout the day and is one of the most visited temples of South India.

Kumbakonam is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu and came into prominence during the Chola period from the 9th century. The Mahamakam Tank serves as the ritual core of Kumbakonam, the site of a great festival held here every 12 years. The waters of all the sacred rivers of India are believed to unite here.

The first Walkeshwar Temple was constructed in 1127 AD by a GSB minister, Lakshman Prabhu, in the court of Shilahar Kings in Thane. It was reconstructed by the then famous Rama Kamati in 1715 AD.

Prasumrameshwara temple in Bhubaneswar is one of the earliest of Orissa temples, dated to the 7th century AD. The shikara has an excellent carving of Kartikeya. The temple complex also houses a linga in which innumerable smaller lingas are carved. It is the earliest example in Orissa of a temple with a Jagmohana.

Tunganath temple in Chamoli district is considered as one of the Panch Kedars of Uttarakhand. When the Pandavas sought out the blessings of Shiva after the Kurukshetra war, Shiva hid from them and assumed the form of a Nandi. Bhima recognised the Nandi and tried to hold it by its tail as it was diving into the ground to hide. Later the Nandi is supposed to have appeared in five different locations. Tunganath is one of them.

Srivilliputtur in Tamil Nadu has twin temples. Its 63 m. high gopura, was once the tallest in Southern India. It represents the climax of the gopura form as developed by the Madurai Nayakas in the 17th
century. It serves today as the official emblem for the state of Tamil Nadu.

The Kashi Vishwanath temple is in Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. It is considered as a very sacred temple, equivalent to Kashi. It is on the way to Gangotri from Rishikesh and the Char Dham pilgrims stop and pray at Uttarkashi temple.