Diwali 2025: 8 Temples You Can Visit Across India For A Divine Experience

OT Staff & Waquar Habib

Akshardham Temple, Delhi

Akshardham Temple glows during Diwali with thousands of lamps. Its musical fountain, stepwell, and light shows beautifully reflect India’s spiritual heritage and contemporary architectural brilliance.

The Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple at night | Richie Chan/Shutterstock

Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai

Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple draws huge Diwali crowds. Devotees seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings amid glowing diyas and heartfelt aartis that capture Maharashtra’s festive spirit and devotion.

Siddhivinayak Temple | Depositphotos

Jagannath Temple, Puri

Puri’s Jagannath Temple celebrates Diwali with floral decorations and sacred rituals. The illuminated temple and surrounding streets offer a glimpse into Odisha’s deep-rooted spiritual traditions.

Jagannath Temple, Puri | Shutterstock

Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai

Meenakshi Amman Temple radiates splendour during Diwali. Its towers shimmer with lamps while devotees honour Parvati and Shiva amid chants, music, and fragrant flower offerings.

Meenakshi Amman Temple | Unsplash

Golden Temple, Amritsar

The Golden Temple in Amritsar glistens with candles and fireworks. Its reflection in the holy pool creates a magical Diwali ambience steeped in unity and peace.

Diwali celebrations at Golden Temple, Amritsar | Shutterstock

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

Kashi Vishwanath Temple becomes radiant on Diwali night. The Ganga ghats shimmer with diyas as devotees gather to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings in an awe-inspiring setting.

Kashi Vishwanath temple | Shutterstock

Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysuru

Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill sparkles during Diwali. Lanterns and rituals illuminate Mysuru’s skyline, blending devotion with panoramic views of the heritage city below.

Chamundeshwari Temple | Shutterstock.com

Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram

Ramanathaswamy Temple glows with rows of lamps during Diwali. Pilgrims walk its long corridors to honour Lord Shiva, symbolising purification and divine return.

The corridors and sculptured pillars of Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameshwaram | Shutterstock

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Devotees light earthen lamps along the Ganga, illuminating the ghats | Shutterstock
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