Ravana temples in India that will leave you intrigued

India has a rich history, culture and mythology. One of the most interesting characters in Indian mythology, Ravana is mostly known for his bad deeds. Yet, the fact that he was the most intelligent man on Earth can’t be ignored. In fact, he has a number of followers and worshippers, who believe in the 10-headed king Ravana and worship him as a deity. Moreover, India has temples dedicated to Ravana, which one must visit.

Here’s a look at these famous Ravana temples:

Not many people are aware that Bisrakh in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, is the birthplace of the demon-king Ravana. In this village in India, he is worshipped and that is the reason people here do not celebrate Dusshera or burn Ravana effigies. Navratri in this township is the mourning period.

Set in Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh, Ravangram is one of the most famous Ravana temples in India. There is a village, named Ravangram, after him. Residents of Vidisha consider it auspicious to visit Ravana’s temple on important and special occasions like marriages. It is believed that Ravana’s wife Mandodari was from Vidisha.

Situated in the city of Mandsaur in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, Ravangram Ravana Temple temple is built on the spot where Ravana and Mandodari got married. The temple celebrates the occasion; along with Ravana, there are several other female deities present inside the temple.

It is believed that Dave Brahmins of Mandore are descendants of Ravana and this temple was set up in the Mandore region of Jodhpur by them. They do not celebrate Dussehra but perform shradh and offer pind daan on the same day.

It is believed that the site on which the temple stands today was chosen by Ravana himself. Legends have it that Ravana chose the spot to build a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The beachside location of the temple is quite picturesque.

This unique temple in Kanpur, dedicated to Ravana, opens once a year on the day of Dussehra. Thousands of devotees visit the place on the day to celebrate the existence of the demon king. The temple was built by a Shiva devotee, who also had faith in the power and intelligence of Ravana.