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Here are 10 richest temples in India, where devotion and wealth seamlessly converge:
1. Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Temple
Location: S Mada St, Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Timings: 2:30 AM – 1:30 AM
Nearest Railway Station: Tirupati Railway Station
Perched on the seventh peak of the Venkata Tirumala Hill, Sri Venkateswara Temple is one of India’s most iconic and wealthiest temples. Built in the traditional Dravidian style, it houses an 8-foot-tall idol of Lord Venkateshwara beneath a stunning golden dome, richly adorned with precious and semi-precious stones. With an estimated net worth of around USD 35 billion, this temple is a major pilgrimage destination.
2. Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Location: West Nada, Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Timings: 3:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:20 PM
Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central
Dating back to the 8th century, this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the 108 Divya Desams. The deity lies in a reclining posture atop the serpent Anantha. Its estimated wealth of ₹90,000 crore includes a vast treasure of gold, silver, and gemstones found in five of its six vaults — the sixth remains unopened, cloaked in mystery.
3. Siddhivinayak Temple
Location: Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Timings: 5:30 AM – 9:50 PM
Nearest Railway Station: Dadar Railway Station
This temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha is among Mumbai’s most visited and wealthiest shrines. Its unique idol, with the trunk bent to the right, receives annual donations of ₹100–150 crore. Established in the early 1900s, Siddhivinayak Temple continues to draw massive devotion from across the country.
4. Shri Vaishno Devi Temple
Location: Bhavan, Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
Timings: Open 24 hours
Nearest Railway Station: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station
Situated at an altitude of 5,200 feet in the Trikuta Mountains, this sacred shrine is nestled inside a million-year-old cave. Dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi—a form of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati—it holds more than 1.2 tonnes of gold. Donations in recent years have crossed ₹500 crore.
5. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
Location: Mauli Nagar, Shirdi, Maharashtra
Timings: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Nearest Railway Station: Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station
Built in 1922, this temple honors Sai Baba of Shirdi, a revered spiritual figure among both Hindus and Muslims. It is one of the most visited temples in India and ranks third in terms of wealth, holding an estimated worth of ₹320 crore. The temple also receives generous donations of gold, silver, and cash annually.
6. Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib)
Location: Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Punjab
Timings: Open 24 hours
Nearest Railway Station: Amritsar Junction
Sri Harmandir Sahib, or the Golden Temple, is the holiest site for Sikhs. The upper floors are adorned with 400 kg of gold, earning it its iconic name. Housing the revered Guru Granth Sahib, it is not only spiritually significant but also one of the wealthiest religious sites in the country.
7. Somnath Temple
Location: Somnath Mandir Rd, Prabhas Patan, Gujarat
Timings: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Nearest Railway Station: Veraval Railway Station
Somnath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and boasts a powerful historical legacy. It was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times, beginning with Mahmud of Ghazni's invasions. Though its current wealth is undisclosed, it remains a cultural and spiritual beacon in India.
8. Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple
Location: NH 24, Pandav Nagar, New Delhi
Timings: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Nearest Metro Station: Akshardham Metro Station (Blue Line)
This grand spiritual complex in Delhi celebrates the life and teachings of Swaminarayan. Known for its stunning architecture, exhibitions, and gardens, the temple has earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest comprehensive Hindu temple.
9. Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple
Location: Sabarimala Hill, Ranni-Perunad, Kerala
Timings: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station
Dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, Sabarimala is one of the most visited temples in India, drawing over 100 million devotees annually. Its net worth is estimated at ₹245 crore, with more than ₹105 crore in annual donations and over 15 kg of gold offered by devotees.
10. Jagannath Puri Temple
Location: Puri, Odisha
Timings: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Nearest Railway Station: Puri Railway Station
Among the oldest and most sacred temples in India, the Jagannath Temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Vishnu. Known for its massive annual Rath Yatra, the temple reportedly received donations exceeding ₹150 crore as of the last major report.
