The North India is the destination of loads of temples, which are unique in style and mark its establishment. The temples of North India are the domiciles of heavenly and peaceful atmosphere. These temples escaped the destruction due to invasion. Its architectural value is very high at its influence the mind of the pilgrimages and made them devotional. After visiting these mesmerizing temples the souls enthralls a spiritual melody as these always leave a mark on the body as well as mind. The temples of North India are in the typical Nagara style. In this style, the structure consists of two buildings, the main place of worship should be taller and an adjoining shorter mandapa.

The main difference between the two is the shape of the Sikhara. In the main shrine, a bell shaped structure adds to the height. There is the kalasa at the top as in all Hindu temples. The ayudha or emblem of the presiding deity is also present. The basic structure of temples in India is a room or Garbhagriha where the idol of the main deity is kept. The temple is approached by a flight of steps and is often built on a platform. A porch covers the entrance to the temples usually supported by carved pillars. A large and striking roof called the Shikhara reaches at the top of the Garbhagriha that usually dominates the surroundings.

Depending on the form and shape of the Shikhara and also the distinctiveness of its decoration, temple architecture in India is divided into two styles. The Shikhara of the temples in North India resembles an upturned cone that is decorated with miniature conical Shikharas. Some temples developed their own local flavor apart from carrying out their basic native style.

Jammu and Kashmir temples :
The state of Jammu and Kashmir has abundant towering temples always striking the skyline. Raghunath group of temples in Jammu city is the largest in North India. Vaishnodevi in Jammu and Amarnath in Kashmir attract millions of pilgrims throughout the year, as these are places of great religious importance. The temples of Khajuraho are among the finest example of temple craftsmanship in the whole of India. Some of the important temples in North India can be mentioned as follows:

Amarnath Temple situated at Pahalgam city, Raghunath temple at Jammu, Vaishno Devi Temple at Jammu, Shankracharya Temple at Jammu, Sudh Mahadev at Patnitop, Avantipur Temple at Avantipur, Babor Temple at Srinagar Bahu Fort and Temple at Jammu, are some of the important one.

Himachal Pradesh Temples:
Himachal Pradesh is a land of God and Goddesses as it is rightly said as `Devabhoomi`. There are more than 2000 religious places scattered all over Himachal Pradesh. Many of these are quite well known and attract thousands of devotees throughout the year. In this hilly state there are some temples dedicated to village deities. Every village as well as every kinship in this state has its own deities.

The following are some of the temples placed in caves or hills of Himachal Pradesh in North India
Chamunda Devi situated at Kangra, Jhakhu Temple at Shimla, Jwalamukhi Temple at Dharamshala, chaintpurni Temple at Una, Bhimakali Temple at Sarhan, Naina Devi Temple at Bilaspur, Balasundati Temple at Nahan, Bhutanath Temple at Mandi, Lakshmi Narayan Temple at Chamba, etc.

Haryana Temples:
Haryana is abundant with numerous temples. The Early morning in Haryana always experiences the bell ring, devotional songs which make the atmosphere heavenly. Birla Mandir, Mansa Devi Temple, Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple, Sheetala Devi Temple, Shiv Temple, Sita Mai Temple are some of the important temples which are situates in the state of Haryana in North India.

Punjab Temples:
In sixteen century Sikhism started in Punjab that can easily be depicted in the holy temples or Gurudwaras. All the religious places in Punjab holds the same religious significance for both Hindus and Sikhs. The Harmandir Sahib or Golden Temple is very famous and calls the devotee from all corners of the world.

Some of the other important temples of Punjab state of north India are as follows:
Gurudwara Alamgir, Devi Talab Mandir, Ram Tirth, Durqiana Mandir or Lakshmi Narain Temple, Panch Mandir, Shiv Mandir, Kali Devi Temple, etc.

Uttarakhand Temples:
There are various temples situated in the Uttarakhand that gathered devotees throughout the year round. Char Dham makes one of the major pilgrimage centers that include four most worshiped Hindu temples viz Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. According to the Hindus the Char Dham Yatra is of highly religious significance. Pilgrims all over the country visit the holy place every year and offer puja as well.

Some of the important temples in Uttarakhand of North India are as follows:
Rudranath temple, Naina Devi temple, Mansa Devi temple, Madmaheshwar Temple, Lakha Mandal Temple, Har ki Pauri, Gangotri Temple, Neelkanth Mahadev are some of them. Uttar Pradesh Temples:
Uttar Pradesh has some of the ancient and sacred temples of India. From ancient times these temples have provided the healing touch to the anxious devotees. The people all over the country come and visit the place to take some peace in life. The important temples of Uttar Pradesh state in North India are as follows:
Vishwanath Temple, Vindhyanchal Temple, Sarnath Temple, Baldeva Dauji Temple, Banke Bihari Temple, Ram Janmabhoomi are some of the significant one.

Rajasthan Temples:
The temples of Rajasthan are of great architectural value that gripped the entire state from 8th to 11th century. The distinguished among these are:
Birla Mandir, Eklingji Temple, Jain Temples, Ossian Temples, Govind Devji Temple, Dilwara Temples, Someshvara Temple, Mahavira Temple, Galta Temple, Sas Bahu Temple, brahma Temple and Kalki Mata Temple.

Delhi Temples:
In Delhi there are some of the glorious modern temples of India. The city has a nice blend of ancient and modern temples. Some of the important temples, which are remarkable in Delhi, are as follows:
Chattarpur Mandir, Iskcon Temple, Lotus Temple, KaliBari Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Kalkaji Mandir, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, etc are some of the important.