Explore Hindu temples' history, architecture and religious significance.
Chandigarh, a well-planned city in northern India, is best renowned for its contemporary urban planning and architecture. While it is not as well known for its temples as it is for its urban planning, there are various temples in and around Chandigarh that serve the spiritual requirements of both citizens and visitors. Here are some of the most important temples in Chandigarh.
In Panchkula, Haryana, India, next to the NH-5 Chandigarh-Kalka highway, is the well-known Hindu shrine Chandi Mandir. This holy place has a long history of around 5000 years, and Chandigarh is closely associated with it. During a historic visit by Punjab Governor CPN Singh and Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the country’s first president, the significance of it…