The offshore memorial to Swami Vivekananda is 400 metres from the shore. It is believed that Swami Vivekananda meditated here before setting out for one of the most crucial religious campaigns in 1982. The idea of Vivekananda Memorial was conceptualised on his birth centenary in 1962.

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.

The Srrangam temple in Tamil Nadu is the largest living temple complex in the world. The temple was built in the Chola period and was expanded in the Hoysala period. It faced destruction by the sultanates in the 14th century. It has been continuously restored since then. The Gopuram which was the tallest in India when it was completed was constructed as late as 1987.

The Thrissur Pooram is held in April/May and is one of the largest and most famous of festivals in Kerala. Pooram is a congregation of deities. Ten deities around the Vadakkunathan temple participate in the Thrissur Pooram. It involves ritual procession of the deities to the Vadukkunathan temple, a rhythmic performance called Panchavadyam, exchange of parasols, elephant procession and fireworks.

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 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.

Tabo is the oldest and continuously functioning Buddhist Monastery in the Himalayan region. The history of this Monastery goes back to 10th century A.D. In this period the most of the monasteries in the Himalayan region were founded by the members of the dynasty of the kings of western Tibet. They were called Purang by the Historians of ancient India and Tibet, as their political centre was in Purang and the religious centre was in Guge. Among these many establishments were of the great Lotsaba Rinchen Sangapo. Tabo Monastery was founded in A.D. 996.

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.

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.

Baijnath in Himachal Pradesh is set against the backdrop of Dauladhar mountains. It is a stone temple built in 1204 at a site where worship was already being practiced. It is built in the Nagara style of temple architecture. It has wonderful carvings on the periphery and two delightful balconies on either side of the main temple. It is close to Dharamshala, the paragliding hotspot of Bir Biling and the tea gardens of Palampur.