From Yogi Adityanath to Donald Trump, famous personalities who have temples in their name

From leaders like Yogi Adityanath and Donald Trump to actors Rajinikanth, Sonu Sood and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, here we list the famous personalities for whom their fans have built temples.

Yogi Adityanath: A temple has been built in the name of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Maurya ka Purwa village near Bharatkund in Ayodhya. In the temple, a statue of Yogi has been erected and people in the area offer pooja and aarti. Credit: ANI Photo

Amitabh Bachchan: In May 2017, the All Bengal Amitabh Bachchan Fans' Association members installed a life-size statue of the veteran actor in Kolkata. The temple is purely dedicated to Bachchan and prayers and special poojas are organised for his good health and his film's success. Credit: Special Arrangement

Donald Trump: A rural farmer in Telangana built a temple in the backyard of his home for former US President Donald Trump. Krishna, a farmer in his 30s who lives in the village of Konne in the southern state of Telangana, is deeply admired by the president and had been a Trump devotee for about six years. Credit: Reuters Photo

Sonu Sood: People in Telangana built a temple for actor Sonu Sood who emerged as a real-life hero and savior for many during the Covid-19 pandemic. Credit: ANI Photo

Sonia Gandhi: A temple is dedicated to Sonia Gandhi in Telangana. The temple was built by Congress leaders in 2014. Credit: Twitter/shashank_ssj

Rajinikanth: Fans of Superstar Rajinikanth built a temple for him in Karnataka. Unlike others, the fans installed a special ‘Sahasra Lingam’ for the health and prosperity of their favourite star. Credit: PTI Photo

Nidhi Agarwal: Fans of Nidhi Agarwal built a temple for her in Tamil Nadu as Valentine's day Gift in February 2021. Credit: Special Arrangement

Sachin Tendulkar: In 2013, a temple for the God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar came up in Bihar with a life-sized statue of the cricketer. Credit: Twitter/Sudhirsachinfan