The Nandi at Le Pakshi is known as Basavanna. It is not in the temple complex but about 200 mts from it. It faces the temple. It is 27 feet in length and is the largest monolith Nandi in India. It is renowned for perfect proportions and fine decorations and jewellery.

The temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram is a short distance away from the Big Temple at Tanjore. It is built by Rajendra Chola, the son of Raja Raja who built the Big Temple. Is commemorates the conquest of the gangetic region by Rajendra Chola. Its architecture is similar to that of the Big Temple and it slightly shorter than the Big Termple, in deference to Raja Raja. Both these temples, along with Darasuram temple, are part of the Living Chola Temples in the UNESO World Heritage list.

The Lord Venkateshwara temple is one of Hyderabad’s holiest temples. The temple was built in 1976 on Neeladri hills of Hyderabad at an elevation of about 300 feet.. A towering, nine-and-a-half feet high idol of Lord Venketshwara in black granite is enshrined in the main Garbhagriha. The imposing 51 feet Rajagopuram, designed with South Indian influences, is an added attraction.

The temple projects the concept of universality and unity of religions and universal brotherhood among all religions through panels devoted to Guru Nanak Dev, Guru Gobind Singh, Lord Buddha, Bhagawan Mahaveera and Jesus Christ. People of all religion, race, caste and creed are free to visit the temple.

The Hoysala era is one that contributed enormously to the development of several creative fields as well as spiritual and humanistic thought. During their reign, the Hoysalas built more than 1500 temples all across their empire of which only a little over 100 survive today. Belur was the first capital city of the Hoysalas. The Chennakeshava temple complex was at the centre of the old walled town located on the banks of the Yagachi River. Construction of the temple commenced in 1117 AD and took a 103 years to complete. A total of 118 stone inscriptions have been recovered from the temple complex.
The Chennakeshava temple was devoted to Vishnu. The richly sculptured exterior of the temple includes sculptures and iconography and horizontal friezes that depict scenes from daily life, music, and dance, and narrate scenes from the life of Vishnu and his reincarnations and the epics, Ramayana, and Mahabharata. However, some of the representations of Shiva are also included. Consecrated on a sacred site, the temple has remained continuously worshipped since its establishment and remains until today as a site of pilgrimage for Vaishnavites.

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.

Puri is one of the Char Dhams of India, the other three being Rameswaram, Badrinath and Dwarka. Puri is a revered pilgrimage destination for all Indians and is especially revered in Orissa. It is also one of the Shakti Peeths with the Goddess Vimala within the temple complex. The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra is grand and attracts several lakhs of pilgrims. The deities in the Puri temple are made of wood and are replaced regularly with fresh carvings.

Ajanta caves are near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. The caves, famous for their murals, are also great examples of sculptures. The caves were excavated in different periods (circa. 2nd century B.C. to 6th century A.D.) In all, total 30 excavations were hewn out of rock. The caves were both living quarters and worship areas.

The Padmanabhaswamy temple of Trivandrum is built with a Dravidian style gopuram, unlike other Kerala temples. The Gopuram is seven storeys high. The deity is magnificent and in a reclining pose and has to be worshipped through three separate doorways due to the size. The deity is made of Shaligram, a fossil believed to Mahavishnu. The temple hosts murajapam, a once in six year reciting of Vedas followed by feasts for Brahmins. The festival culminates in the lighting of one hundred thousand lamps – Laksha Deepam. An interesting annual ritual called Palli Vetta is held during which the deity leaves the temple for a royal hunt.

The Hateshwari temple is at Hatkoti between the Uttarkashi and the Shimla districts. There are five near identical stone temples that are called Pandavas’ toys. These are in the Nagara style. The temples of Hateshwari (Mahishasuramardini) and Shiva are in the pent roof style. The deity and inscriptions are dated around 1300 years old. The varying styles themselves indicate centuries of history around this temple complex.

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.