The Nandi at Chamundeswari is about 16 feet in height and 24 feet long and is the third largest in India. It is not a part of the temple complex but is in its vicinity. The Nandi is more than 350 years old and was built by the then Maharaja of Mysore.Originally white in colour, repeated offering of oil and its oxidation resulted in the Nandi looking pitch black. The Nandi was cleaned by the ASI and was restored to its original white colour recently.

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 Bateshwar temples are a cluster of almost 200 mini grandeurs made of sandstone, devoted to lords Shiva and Vishnu. Spread over 25 acres, these shrines were built across slanted hills near Padavali. The temples were constructed in the 8th to 10th century AD probably during the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty. The complex was dilapidated. About 60 temples were restored by ASI beginning in the year 2005.

Sarahan marks the killing of King Banasur by Lord Krishna and the kingdom that Krishna’s son, Pradyumna, started. It is deemed to have had an uninterrupted reign till modern times. The Bhimkali temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths (as per local belief though it is not formally recognised as one) and Sati’s ear is supposed to have fallen here. The temple also has a fearsome reputation of human sacrifice until 17th century, which travellers have written about. The temple is mix of stone, wood and slate, it both stands out and blends into the landscape.

The Bijli Mahadev temple is situated at the edge of a cliff overlooking the confluence of the rivers Beas and Parvati. It is regularly struck by lightning breaking the Shiv Ling, which is then put together by application of ghee. The name Bijli Mahadev is a result of these events. A tall staff with a metallic tip serves as a lightning attraction. There are signs warning the visitors not to touch the staff. It is a short trek from the road head approachable from Kullu.

Triloknath is small, but it is the primary temple in the Lahaul valley of Himachal. It is set along the Chenab river, which is called Chandrabagha in Himachal. Its original identity is claimed as both Hindu and Buddhist, 1000 or 2000 years old. The deity is worshipped as Shiva by Hindus and as Avalokiteswara by Buddhists. There are both Hindu and Buddhist priests sitting together. The pujas alternate between the traditions every few hours. The festivals also keep alternative between Hindu, Buddhist and common festivals.

The Ranakpur temple is dedicated to the first Tirthankara – Adinatha. The temple is designated as Caumukha, with four faces. It was built in the early 15th century. It covers an area of 3716 square meters and contains twenty nine halls. It contains four hundred and twenty pillars and no two are alike. The temple is full of exquisitely carved marble sculptures. It inspired other Caumukha temples like the Dilwara Caumukha temple dedicated to Parsvnatha and Palitana.

Manikaran Gurudwara is located on the banks of the Parvati river near Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. Manikaran is the place which Guru Nanak is believed to have visited and pointed to a stone from under which hot springs came forth to cook the Langar. The Parvati valley is also believed to be the playground of Shiva and Parvati. Manikaran is sacred to both Sikhs and Hindus.

The Dhankar monastery is on a mud cliff, all sides and edges ragged by raging winds. Dhankar has a monastery and a fort. They overlook the spectacular and broad confluence of two great rivers, Pin and Spiti, which eventually become the Sutlej.
The Dhankar fort has at least three separate structures. In each structure there are chambers one above the other. Several windows look out into the Spiti valley and the confluence of the rivers.

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.