Hindu
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Banteay Srei
Cambodia
967
Although it's out of the way, true temple buffs won't want to miss Banteay Srei, a beautiful 10th-century Hindu temple complex with intricate carvings in deep red sandstone.
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Angkor Wat
c. 1000-c. 1150
Angkor Wat is the star of Angkor and indeed all of Cambodia. Believed to be the largest religious structure in the world, this Hindu temple was designed as a microcosm of the universe.
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Pashupatinath Temple
Kathmandu, Nepal
1697
This important Hindu temple is dedicated to a manifestation of Shiva called Pashupati (Lord of Animals). It lies along the sacred Bagmati River and is used for cremations.
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Neasden Temple
England
1995
This huge Hindu temple was constructed of marble on the outskirts of London in 1995. Full of intricate carvings of Hindu deities created entirely in India, it also houses an exhibition on India and Hinduism.
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Angkor Archaeological Park
Siem Reap, Cambodia
This vast archaeological site in the jungles of Cambodia contains the famous Angkor Wat and dozens of other spectacular Khmer temples.
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Konarak Sun Temple
India
c. 1250
This 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the sun god is shaped like a giant chariot. It is best known for the exquisite stone carvings that cover the entire structure.