Top 5 Largest Hindu Temples in India (by 2025)

In this article, we take you on an awe-inspiring journey through the top 5 largest Hindu temples in India as of 2025, not merely by age or fame, but by sheer scale and sanctity.
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India, a land steeped in ancient traditions and divine lore, is home to some of the most magnificent temples ever built by humankind. These sanctuaries are not only places of worship but monumental tributes to the country's spiritual devotion, artistic heritage, and architectural ingenuity. As we step into 2025, the scale and splendour of certain Hindu temples continue to command global admiration,sprawling across acres, towering into the skies, and welcoming millions of devotees each year. In this article, we explore the five largest Hindu temples in India as of 2025,marvels that are as awe-inspiring in their size as they are in their sanctity.

Top 5 Largest Hindu Temples in India (by 2025)

Our exploration of India’s most colossal temples by 2025 shines a spotlight on sprawling sanctums where faith meets architecture on a grand scale.

1. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam, Tamil Nadu

Topping the list is the awe-inspiring Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, widely recognised as the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world. Spanning approximately 156 acres (631,000 m²), this Vaishnavite marvel includes seven concentric enclosures, 21 gopurams (gateway towers), over 600 inscriptions, 81 shrines, and 39 mandapas (halls). Its towering 67 metre Rajagopuram was completed in 1987, adding to its grandeur.

2. Swaminarayan Akshardham, Delhi

A modern architectural icon, Akshardham Temple in Delhi occupies about 100 acres (≈404,000 m²). Built by BAPS, the complex is renowned for its stone and marble carvings, cultural exhibitions, musical fountains, and serene gardens. It even earned a Guiness World Record as one of the world’s largest comprehensive Hindu temple complexes.

3. Belur Math, Kolkata

Situated on the banks of the Hooghly River, Belur Math spans close to 40 acres (≈160,000 m²). Serving as the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, its temple architecture harmoniously blends Hindu, Christian, and Islamic motifs—symbolising spiritual unity and inclusivity.

4. Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

This renowned Shiva shrine, dedicated to Nataraja, spreads across roughly 40 acres (≈160,000 m²). Its architectural beauty includes mandapas, concentric walls, and exquisite carvings honouring the cosmic dance of Shiva. A profound centre of worship and culture, it is one of Tamil Nadu’s most revered Pancha Bhoota temples.

5. Annamalaiyar Temple, Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Arunachaleswara, Annamalaiyar Temple occupies around 25 acres (≈101,000 m²). Its striking eastern Rajagopuram, rising over 65 metres, dominates the skyline. Encircled by fortified walls and celebrations like Karthigai Deepam add to its spiritual ambience.

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