Temple Architecture in India evolved over the centuries with a conservative base overlaid by decorative details which vary from region to region. These variations reflected available construction material and skills of the artisans of the area.

The Vishal Badri Temple, dedicated to Lord Badrinath by Adi Sankaracharya, lies in a picturesque Himalayan valley of Garhwal. The hot mineral spring of Badrinath is renowned for its spiritual and medicinal value.

The Mallikarjunaswamy Temple, Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh houses one of the twelve "Jyotirlingas" of Siva and one of the eighteen deities of the "Mahashakti" in a single complex. Located on the Nallamalai hills, near the Krishna river, its history began with the early Satavahanas, early rulers of Andhra.

The Tripureswari Temple is reported to have been built in 1501 A.D. by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya at Udaipur, Tripura. Dedicated to Mahashakti in her form as "Tripurasundari", it reflects Tripura's patronage of the Stupa-Sirsa style of architecture.

The temple at Puri, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, began in the 12lh century by Raja Chodaganga Dev and completed in the 13th century by Raja Ananga Bhima Dev, stands in the heart of the city, with an imposing spire. It carries the richness of the Kalinga style of architecture and the Lord's "Yatra" is an imposing festival.

The Department celebrates the variety and diversity of India's Temple Architecture with this set of stamps.

Source : Information Folder issued by Indian Posts & Telegraph Department, Government of India