Pura Agung Besakih
Besakih, Rendang, Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia Hinduism
Bali’s principal Mother Temple complex on the slopes of Mount Agung, with many distinct shrines and major Hindu ceremonies.
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Pura Tanah Lot
Beraban, Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali, Indonesia Hinduism
Famed coastal Hindu sea temple standing on an offshore rock at Beraban, visited for worship and its dramatic seascape.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu
Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia Hinduism
Cliff-top Balinese Hindu sea temple in Pecatu overlooking the Indian Ocean, a nationally recognised religious and cultural destination.
Pura Tirta Empul
Manukaya, Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia Hinduism
Hindu water temple in Tampaksiring where devotees use spring-fed pools for ritual purification known as melukat.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hinduism
Nationally recognized carved-stone Hindu mandir and major cultural and religious attraction in the Toronto area.
Richmond Hill Hindu Temple
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Hinduism
Long-established South Indian and Sri Lankan Hindu temple complex serving worshippers across the Toronto region.
Vishnu Mandir, Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Hinduism
Historically significant Canadian Hindu mandir and religious-cultural institution on Yonge Street.
ISKCON Montréal Temple
Montréal, Quebec, Canada Hinduism
Historically important Hare Krishna temple associated with the early global expansion of ISKCON.
Candi Bukit Batu Pahat
Bujang Valley, Merbok, Kuala Muda, Kedah, Malaysia Hinduism
The largest and most significant temple site identified by Tourism Malaysia within the Bujang Valley archaeological complex.
Kallumalai Arulmigu Subramaniyar Temple
Ipoh, Kinta, Perak, Malaysia Hinduism
A major Murugan temple in Ipoh and the destination of one of Perak’s largest Thaipusam processions.
Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Hinduism
Historic Johor Bahru Hindu shrine internationally known for its glass-mosaic interior and Malaysia Book of Records recognition.
Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
Waterfall Road, George Town, Northeast Penang Island, Penang, Malaysia Hinduism
Penang’s principal Murugan pilgrimage destination and a major centre of the state’s Thaipusam celebrations.