India, known for its rich culture and traditions, is home to many grand temples. Many of these temples are famous for their amazing architecture, religious significance and divine atmosphere. An important aspect that reflects the grandeur and mass of some of these temples is the use of gold.

Here are some of the major temples in which gold has been used extensively:

1. Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram:

• This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered to be one of the richest temples in the world.
• There is a huge statue of Lord Vishnu in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple which is covered with gold.
• Gold work has also been done on the walls and roofs of the temple.
• The temple also has a huge collection of gold and silver utensils, jewelery and artefacts.

2. Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati:

• This temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu.
• This temple is one of the most visited temples in the world.
• The idol of Lord Venkateswara in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple is covered with gold.
• The gopuram (spire) of the temple is also plated with gold.

3. Golden Temple, Amritsar:

• This temple is the most sacred place of Sikhism.
• The entire complex of the temple is covered with gold.
• Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism, is kept in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple.
• There is a sacred lake around the temple, which is called Amritsar.

4. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi:

• this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• There is a Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple.
• The peak of the temple is plated with gold.
• There are many other temples and sculptures in the temple complex which are decorated with gold.

5. Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai:

• This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
• The main idol of the temple is of Lord Ganesha which is covered with gold.
• Gold work has also been done on the sanctum sanctorum and walls of the temple.

6. Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu and Kashmir:

• This temple is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno.
• The main idol of the temple is of Goddess Vaishno which is covered with gold.
• Gold work has also been done on the sanctum sanctorum and walls of the temple.

7. Jagannath Temple, Puri:

• This temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra.
• The main idols of the temple are of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra which are covered with gold.
• Gold work has also been done on the sanctum sanctorum and walls of the temple.

8. Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Ayodhya:

• This temple is dedicated to Lord Rama.
• The construction of the temple is still going on, but gold work will be done on the sanctum sanctorum and walls of the temple.

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