The Top 10 Mysterious Temples In India

I am a huge mystery fanatic and I’ve decided to take it upon myself to find all about the unsolved mysteries of Indian temples that defy reasonable explanations. India, the most populated country in the world, is known as the land of 64 crore gods and goddesses. It has a temple every 4 km, which comes to about 6.48 lakhs of temples in the country and that’s a fact backed by statistics.

As an Indian, I am well aware of my country’s rich history and I have always felt a tingle of mystery whenever I visit a temple. I’ve wondered about the thousands of untold stories being whispered in the corridors and the gossip people share after visiting a shrine.

As a country with such a rich and elaborate history, India is filled with unsolved mysteries and these mysterious Indian temples are sure to give you goosebumps.

You’ll want to read this article even if you aren’t a spiritual person. I promise it’ll give you a glimpse into the divine and the unknown. 

The Merge Mystery Rank 1: Kamakhya Devi Temple

Located in Guwahati, Assam, Kamakhya Devi goddess is one of the most revered feminine goddesses in Hinduism. It celebrates womanhood and feminism as the goddess bleeds every year for a month during the monsoon season. She is also known as Maa Kameshwari. 

The most shocking thing about this temple is that this shrine is located on a hill next to the Brahmaputra river, which turns blood red for three days in June every year. That’s why it’s associated with the belief that the goddess Kamakhya bleeds during those times. 

There is no science behind the water turning red. Hence, the temple is wrapped in layers of folklore and legend. 

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The Merge Mystery Rank 2: Mehandipur Balaji Temple

If the first one didn’t shock you, this one is about to. Mehandipur Balaji temple is located in Rajasthan and is considered one of the most mysterious temples in the world. Devotees from all over the world come here to get rid of evil spirits and demons. 

The priest here is very famous for his exorcism methods which include punishment in every possible way. From pouring water on them to banging their heads on the wall and even hanging them from the ceiling, this temple has seen it all. 

What’s eerie about this temple is that you are asked to not eat anything if someone offers you food. You are asked to not look back while leaving. No touching anything and strictly no photos. Why? You don’t want a demon to get inside your body, do you? So, just go there, pray, and come back. 

The Merge Mystery Rank 3: Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple

Stambheshwar Mahadev temple in Gujarat is one of the most fascinating temples in India. What’s mysterious about this temple, you ask? 

Well.. it appears and disappears throughout the day. The reason behind this phenomenon is that the temple is situated along the Arabian Sea.

When the tide is high, the sea covers the temple completely and it gets submerged in water. You can only visit it during low tide. For all Lord Shiva deities, this is one of the mysterious temples in the world that you must visit. 

The Merge Mystery Rank 4: Padmanabhaswamy Temple

This story might send chills down your spine so be prepared. It is one of the most famous South Indian temples that was built back in the 500 B.C. The main topic of interest here among the people of Kerala is that there are six underground vaults inside the temple. 

This information came to light in July 2011 and people found out that the treasure is worth around Rs. 10,000 crores. The treasure contains 7 kg gold coins, 9 foot long jewelry, a golden statue of an elephant, a statue of Mahavishnu made of diamonds and gold, and many other extravagant items.

Trust me, this is one of those mysterious mythological stories that will make you want to visit the vault because they are heavily protected and it cannot be accessed by the general public. Whoever enters the vault, a curse awaits them.

I am not exaggerating. Here are some examples: 

• In 1930, when a few people tried to break into the vault, a hoard of snakes attacked them. 
• The vault petitioner had an untimely death a month after he opened the vault.
• Another person who opened the vault lost their mother.

The cursed stories are infinite but one thing is for sure. The vaults are cursed and no scientist will ever give you a proper explanation as to why weird things happen to those who try to approach the vaults. Like many tales of cursed diamonds, this too remains one of the unsolved mysteries of Indian temples. 

The Merge Mystery Rank 5: The Kailasa Temple

One of the temples with mysterious stories behind them is this Kailasa temple located in Cave No.16 in Aurangabad. What’s fascinating about this temple is that it has been carved out of a single mountain. If sources are to be believed, it took 18 years to be built. 

Legend has it that Lord Shiva gave the queen who built this temple a weapon that can turn stone into vapor. The temple is said to have been constructed using that same weapon which now lies beneath and no one can reach it. Another thought-provoking mystery some people believe is that this temple was made by aliens.

The Merge Mystery Rank 6: Kal Bhairav Temple

In this Kal Bhairav temple, you will find one of the most amazing and shocking things of all time. Here sits the statue of Bhairav Baba who is known to drink alcohol. People come here with bottles of alcohol and offer it to Bhairav Baba. 

The priest takes out a small plate and attaches it to the mouth of the idol. He pours alcohol on the plate and viola! The alcohol disappears. This is one of the unsolved mysteries of Indian temples. Situated in the Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh, you can also visit this temple with a bottle of wine and witness the miracle happen with your own eyes.

The Merge Mystery Rank 7: Om Banna Temple

If you ever find yourself on the Jodhpur-Pali expressway, make sure you visit this temple. You must have seen people worship idols, stones, and animals. But here they worship a Royal Enfield Bullet 350. The statue of the bike is called the “bullet baba shrine” and it is usually visited by people after purchasing a new bike.

Now, the story behind the shrine dates back to 1988. This particular bullet belonged to the local village leader, Om Banna, who met with an accident. The local police took the bike to the police station but the next day the bike was back at the accident spot where the villagers built the shrine. The belief is that Om Banna’s spirit keeps the travelers safe.

The Merge Mystery Rank 8: Kukke Subramanya Temple

Kukke Subramanya temple is one of the mysterious temples in Karnataka that is dedicated to Lord Subramanya. The temple is famous for its snake worshiping traditions.

It is believed that anyone who got bit by a venomous snake can be cured here. You just pray to the snakes there and you or anyone in your family suffering from a snake bite will be cured.

Plus, there are rumors that the entire temple is surrounded by a forest that is filled with snakes. You have to tackle them all to reach your destination. 

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The Merge Mystery Rank 9: Jwalamukhi Temple

The Jwalamukhi temple of Himachal Pradesh was built in 1835 and it doesn’t have any idols. Strange, right? What’s strange here is that there are flames continuously emanating from the ground.

There are nine flames signifying the Navadurgas and the source of the fires remain unknown. Also, you can’t extinguish the fire and it’s been burning since the temple was built. 

There’s one more legend surrounding this temple. Back during the reign of Akbar, the Great, he visited the temple to verify its authenticity after hearing of its myth.

He tried to extinguish the flames with a stream of water, but to his astonishment, the flames continued to burn, sustained by the immense power of the Goddess. It is undoubtedly one unsolved mysteries of Indian temples.  

The Merge Mystery Rank 10: Veerabhadra Swamy Lepakshi Temple

When you walk around the temple of Veerabhadra, you will find architectural glory in every step of the way. One of the most fascinating things about this temple is the hanging pillar.

There is a wafer-thin gap between the pillar and the ground. The mystery lies in the engineering of this pillar which makes it one of the ancient Indian secrets that no scientist has ever come up with a proper explanation. It’s a must-visit spot in Chengalpattu. 

Conclusion

As my research on mysterious Indian temples comes to an end, I’ve realized that it has offered more than just spiritual intrigue. It served me a dose of supernatural intrigue with a dash of historical curiosity. Visit these sacred sites whenever you can and I am sure they will leave you dumbfounded.