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Achyutaraya Templeअच्युतराय मंदिरAchyutaraya Temple
Achyutaraya Temple is a large Vijayanagara foundation dedicated to Tiruvengalanatha, set near Matanga Hill at Hampi. Its double enclosure, north-facing approach and long former market street preserve the relationship between a major temple and the…
Adi Badriआदि बद्रीAdi Badri
Adi Badri is a compact group of stone temples at Helisera in Chamoli district, reached from Karnaprayag towards the Kumaon road. The principal Narayan shrine remains a place of worship within this historic temple cluster…
Adi Chitragupt Mandir, Patnaआदि चित्रगुप्त मंदिर, पटनाAdi Chitragupt Mandir, Patna
Adi Chitragupt Mandir stands in the Naujar Ghat–Diwan Mohalla setting of Patna City by the Ganga. Known also as Kayastha Dham, it is associated with a sixteenth-century black-stone image and the community’s worship of Chitragupta.…
Agniswararअग्नीश्वरAgniswarar
Kanjanur’s Agniswarar temple is the Shukra-associated stop near Aduthurai in the Kaveri delta. Its principal worship is to Shiva and Karpagambigai. A stone Nataraja and the Thiruvathirai abhishekam are distinctive features described by the Kanchi…
Alakhnath Templeअलखनाथ मंदिरAlakhnath Temple
Alakhnath Temple is a Shiva shrine in Bareilly’s Nath Nagri pilgrimage landscape. It is associated with ascetic practice and Naga sadhus; its complex includes a prominent Hanuman image and a revered tree-side Shiva linga.
Amaralingeswara Temple, Amararamaअमरलिंगेश्वर मंदिर, अमरारामAmaralingeswara Temple, Amararama
Amaralingeswara Temple stands at historic Amaravati by the Krishna River and is the Amararama member of the Pancharama Kshetras. It is a Shaiva shrine distinct from the nearby Buddhist stupa and museum, and from modern…
Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Templeअंबलप्पुझा श्री कृष्ण मंदिरAmbalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple
Ambalappuzha is the Krishna shrine of the former Chembakassery kingdom, especially associated with its milk-and-rice palpayasam and the performing-art traditions of Kunchan Nambiar.
Ananthapura Lake Templeअनंतपुरा झील मंदिरAnanthapura Lake Temple
Ananthapura’s sanctum stands in a spring-fed lake near Kumbala. Vishnu is worshipped seated upon Anantha, distinct from the reclining image at Thiruvananthapuram.
Apatsahayesvararआपत्सहायेश्वरApatsahayesvarar
Alangudi’s Apatsahayesvarar temple is the Guru-associated Navagraha stop south of Kumbakonam. Worship of Dakshinamurti, Shiva as the divine teacher, is central to its pilgrimage character. The older sacred name Irumpoolai and its Tamil hymnic tradition…
Arasavalli Suryanarayana Templeअरसवल्ली सूर्यनारायण मंदिरArasavalli Suryanarayana Temple
Arasavalli is Srikakulam’s principal Sun temple, dedicated to Suryanarayana. It remains a living place of Surya worship, distinct from the archaeological ruins of other historic Sun temples.
Arunachaleswararअरुणाचलेश्वरArunachaleswarar
Arunachaleswarar is the great Shiva temple at the foot of Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai. It represents fire in the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams. The built temple, the sacred hill and the Girivalam circuit around the hill form…
Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoilआत्मनाथस्वामी मंदिर, आवुदयारकोइलAthmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil
Avudaiyarkoil, traditionally Tirupperunturai, is closely bound to Manikkavacakar and Athmanatha worship. It is renowned for extraordinary granite craftsmanship and the emphasis on Shiva’s formless presence.
Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Mandirअयोध्या राम जन्मभूमि मंदिरAyodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir is a major Hindu pilgrimage temple situated in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, at a site traditionally revered as the birthplace of Lord Rama. Dedicated to Shri Ram Lalla, the temple is constructed…
Baba Balak Nath Cave Temple, Deotsidhबाबा बालक नाथ गुफा मंदिर, दियोटसिद्धBaba Balak Nath Cave Temple, Deotsidh
Deotsidh is the hilltop cave shrine of Baba Balak Nath at Chakmoh in Hamirpur district, close to the Bilaspur boundary. The cave image, rot offerings and Chaitra pilgrimage define its living devotional tradition.
Badavilinga Templeबडविलिंग मंदिरBadavilinga Temple
Badavilinga is a small stone shrine containing Hampi’s largest linga, approximately three metres high. It stands next to the Lakshmi Narasimha monument, but its religious identity is Shaiva. Water brought through an old channel surrounds…
Bade Hanuman Mandir — Lete Hanuman Ji, Prayagrajबड़े हनुमान मंदिर — लेटे हनुमान जी, प्रयागराजBade Hanuman Mandir — Lete Hanuman Ji, Prayagraj
Prayagraj’s Bade Hanuman Mandir is the Sangam-side shrine popularly called Lete Hanuman Ji or Bandh ke Hanuman. Its defining feature is the large reclining Hanuman image set below the surrounding ground level near the fort.
Badi Kali Ji Mandir, Chowk, Lucknowबड़ी काली जी मंदिर, चौक, लखनऊBadi Kali Ji Mandir, Chowk, Lucknow
Badi Kali Ji is Chowk’s goddess shrine with a distinctive Lakshmi–Narayana tradition. Its special ashtadhatu image, shown on designated Navratri days, and its connection with a Bodh Gaya monastic institution distinguish it from Lucknow’s other…
Badi Patan Devi Temple, Patnaबड़ी पटन देवी मंदिर, पटनाBadi Patan Devi Temple, Patna
Badi Patan Devi is a goddess temple in the Maharajganj–Sadikpur area of old Patna. Three standing black-stone goddess images and an associated Bhairava give the shrine its particular devotional identity. Badi Patan Devi and Chhoti…
Badrinathबद्रीनाथBadrinath
Badrinath is the Himalayan Vishnu shrine on the Alaknanda in Chamoli district, around 3,100 metres above sea level between the Nar and Narayan ranges. It belongs to the all-India Char Dham and Uttarakhand’s Chota Char…
Baglamukhi Templeबगलामुखी मंदिरBaglamukhi Temple
Baglamukhi Temple at Bankhandi is the yellow-coloured Goddess shrine on the Kangra–Hoshiarpur road. Worship centres on Baglamukhi, one of the ten Mahavidyas, and the precinct has substantial enclosures for havan. Yellow dress and yellow offerings…
Bagnath Temple, Bageshwarबागनाथ मंदिर, बागेश्वरBagnath Temple, Bageshwar
Bagnath stands at the meeting of the Saryu and Gomti rivers in Bageshwar town. Its stone tower, riverside setting and cluster of neighbouring shrines make it the religious focus of this Kumaon district headquarters. The…
Bajreshwari Devi Templeबज्रेश्वरी देवी मंदिरBajreshwari Devi Temple
Bajreshwari Devi is the principal Goddess shrine in Kangra town, also known as Nagarkot Dham. The deity is worshipped as a pindi within a walled precinct that includes Bhairav worship and the image of Dhyanu…
Balaji Templeबालाजी मंदिरBalaji Temple
Balaji Temple at Amli, Silvassa, is dedicated to Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu. A tall gopuram and carved pillars mark the complex; a five-headed Hanuman image is another feature of the shrine.
Baleshwar Temple Complex, Champawatबालेश्वर मंदिर समूह, चम्पावतBaleshwar Temple Complex, Champawat
Baleshwar is a carved stone temple group within Champawat town, the historic Chand capital. Its paired sanctums, surviving ceiling carvings and attached stone water structure make it an important monument of Kumaon’s temple-building tradition.
Ballaleshwarबल्लालेश्वरBallaleshwar
Ballaleshwar at Pali is the Ashtavinayak shrine named for the devotee Ballal. It lies in Sudhagad taluka of Raigad district, near Sarasgad and the Amba river. Dhundi Vinayak is a distinct associated shrine visited in…
Bamdeshwar Mahadev Templeबामदेवेश्वर महादेव मंदिरBamdeshwar Mahadev Temple
Bamdeshwar's Shiva linga is worshipped inside a recess or cave, locally called a kho, on Banda's Bambeshar hill. This hill shrine is also listed as Bamdev Temple.
Banke Bihari Mandir, Vrindavanबांके बिहारी मंदिर, वृंदावनBanke Bihari Mandir, Vrindavan
Banke Bihari Mandir is Vrindavan’s major shrine of Krishna in the tribhanga, or three-bend, posture. Its worship centres on the image associated with Swami Haridas and the Nidhivan tradition. The temple stands in old Vrindavan,…
Bannari Mariamman Templeबन्नारी मारियम्मन मंदिरBannari Mariamman Temple
Bannari Mariamman is a guardian-goddess shrine at the foothills near Sathyamangalam on the route towards Mysuru. Agricultural communities particularly associate her with rain, cattle and village protection.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Silvassaबीएपीएस श्री स्वामिनारायण मंदिर, सिलवासाBAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Silvassa
The BAPS shikharbaddh mandir at Athal stands beside the Daman Ganga on a landscaped site. Its carved stone galleries, domes and shikharas form the present complex, consecrated in May 2013. The attached realistic architectural image…
Bateshwar Temple Complexबटेश्वर मंदिर समूहBateshwar Temple Complex
Bateshwar's riverside Shiva shrines follow a bend of the Yamuna. The whitewashed temple line and the adjoining bathing ghats are the defining features of this pilgrimage landscape.
Belon Devi Templeबेलोन देवी मंदिरBelon Devi Temple
Belon Devi Temple in Belon village, Dibai tehsil, is dedicated to Sarva Mangala Devi, also known locally as Belon Bhavani. Navratri pilgrimage and Holi with palash flowers are reported features of its devotional life.
Bhadeshwarnath Templeभदेश्वरनाथ मंदिरBhadeshwarnath Temple
Bhadeshwarnath is a Shiva pilgrimage site near the Kuwana River, around 5–6 km from Basti's district headquarters. The district singles out its large Shiva linga.
Bhagavathy Kumari Amman Temple, Kanniyakumariभगवती कुमारी अम्मन मंदिर, कन्याकुमारीBhagavathy Kumari Amman Temple, Kanniyakumari
Kumari Amman’s seafront shrine gives Kanniyakumari its name. The goddess is worshipped as a virgin at the southern meeting of the seas.
Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple, Bapatlaभावनारायण स्वामी मंदिर, बापटलाBhavanarayana Swamy Temple, Bapatla
Bhavanarayana is the historic Vishnu shrine around which Bhavapuri, now Bapatla, developed. It is a protected monument that remains a living centre of worship.
Bhavishya Badriभविष्य बद्रीBhavishya Badri
Bhavishya Badri is the “future Badri” shrine at Subain or Subhain beyond Tapovan in Chamoli district. Its wooded mountain setting above the Dhauliganga valley and walking approach distinguish it from the main Badrinath temple. It…
BhimashankarभीमाशंकरBhimashankar
Bhimashankar is the Shiva Jyotirlinga in the forested Sahyadri hills of Pune district, Maharashtra. Its stone shrine combines Nagara and Hemadpanti elements and lies within the wider Bhimashankar wildlife landscape, known for the Indian giant…
Bhrigu Mandirभृगु मंदिरBhrigu Mandir
Bhrigu Mandir belongs to the Bhrigu Ashram pilgrimage setting of Ballia. The district identifies the temple and ashram as important expressions of the town's association with the sage.
Boyakonda Gangamma Templeबोयकोंडा गंगम्मा मंदिरBoyakonda Gangamma Temple
Boyakonda’s hilltop Gangamma shrine is approached through the Punganur–Chowdepalli region. Worship combines the goddess’s protective local stories with a sacred well, a split rock and the custom of asking for a flower as a sign…
Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Tadipatriबुग्गा रामलिंगेश्वर स्वामी मंदिर, ताड़ीपत्रीBugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Tadipatri
Bugga Ramalingeswara is a Vijayanagara Shiva temple near the Penna, also called Pinakini, at Tadipatri. Its principal linga is associated with a perennial spring, reflected in bugga, the Telugu term for a spring. Unfinished gateways…
Chamunda Devi Templeचामुंडा देवी मंदिरChamunda Devi Temple
Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham is the accessible Goddess temple beside the Baner River in Kangra district. It combines Chamunda worship with a Shiva cave shrine beneath a boulder, a water pool and a riverside setting below…
Chandi Devi Templeचंडी देवी मंदिरChandi Devi Temple
Chandi Devi crowns Neel Parvat above the Ganga at Haridwar. The hill shrine is part of Haridwar’s Panch Tirth and Siddh Peeth pilgrimage landscape. Pilgrims reach it by a roughly three-kilometre walking approach from the…
Chandrama Rishi Ashramचंद्रमा ऋषि आश्रमChandrama Rishi Ashram
This river-confluence ashram is associated with Chandrama Rishi and contains an image of the sage. The Tamsa–Silni setting is central to its identity.
Chandrika Devi Mandir, Kathwara, Lucknowचंद्रिका देवी मंदिर, कठवारा, लखनऊChandrika Devi Mandir, Kathwara, Lucknow
Chandrika Devi Mandir is the goddess pilgrimage at Kathwara in the Bakshi Ka Talab area, northwest of Lucknow. The Gomti-side sacred landscape is also known as Mahi Sagar Teerth and is associated with both Chandraketu…
Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchhaचतुर्भुज मंदिर, ओरछाChaturbhuj Temple, Orchha
Chaturbhuj is the monumental temple rising above Orchha’s central square. Its high platform, immense interior volume and towered silhouette reflect Bundela royal ambition. It is distinct from both Ram Raja Mandir beside it and the…
Chintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Tadipatriचिंतला वेंकटरमण स्वामी मंदिर, ताड़ीपत्रीChintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Tadipatri
Chintala Venkataramana Temple is the major Vaishnava foundation in Tadipatri town. Its Vijayanagara halls, gopuram and epic reliefs form a counterpart to the nearby Shaiva Bugga Ramalingeswara Temple. The name Chintala is tied to a…
ChintamaniचिंतामणिChintamani
Chintamani at Theur is the Ashtavinayak temple near Pune associated with freedom from mental agitation and the Chintamani jewel. Its wooden assembly hall and connection with Madhavrao Peshwa are important features of the living temple.
Chintpurni Templeचिंतपूर्णी मंदिरChintpurni Temple
Chintpurni is the hill shrine of Chhinnamastika Devi near Bharwain in Una district. The Goddess is worshipped as a pindi within a compact stone temple, with banyan trees and associated sacred places around the precinct.…
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Templeचोट्टानिक्करा भगवती मंदिरChottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
Chottanikkara has an upper Bhagavathy shrine and the distinct Kizhukkavu Bhadrakali shrine. The Mother is worshipped as Saraswati in the morning, Lakshmi at noon and Durga in the evening.
Dakshineswar Kali Templeदक्षिणेश्वर काली मंदिरDakshineswar Kali Temple
Dakshineswar is the Bhavatarini Kali shrine on the eastern bank of the Hooghly, north of central Kolkata. Its association with Sri Ramakrishna makes it significant in the religious history of nineteenth-century Bengal.
Danteshwari Templeदंतेश्वरी मंदिरDanteshwari Temple
Danteshwari Temple stands at Dantewada’s Shankini–Dhankini confluence in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. The shrine honours the region’s principal Goddess and is associated with Sati’s tooth in the local Shakti Peetha tradition. Its entrance, stone…
Devi Patan Temple, Tulsipurदेवी पाटन मंदिर, तुलसीपुरDevi Patan Temple, Tulsipur
Devi Patan at Tulsipur is devoted to Maa Pateshwari and has close associations with the Nath tradition and Gorakhnath. It is a cross-border pilgrimage focus for devotees from India and Nepal.
Devipuram Sahasrakshi Meru Templeदेवीपुरम सहस्राक्षी मेरु मंदिरDevipuram Sahasrakshi Meru Temple
Devipuram is a modern Sri Vidya learning and worship centre near Sabbavaram. Its Sahasrakshi temple makes the Sri Chakra spatial: the three-dimensional Meru is itself the architecture through which worshippers move.
Devkali Mahadev Templeदेवकली महादेव मंदिरDevkali Mahadev Temple
Devkali Mahadev is a Shiva shrine south of Auraiya town near the Yamuna. Worship centres on the linga, with large devotional gatherings during Shravan and Maha Shivaratri.
Devprayag Sangamदेवप्रयाग संगमDevprayag Sangam
Devprayag Sangam is one of the most spiritually significant river confluences in Uttarakhand. Situated amid the dramatic Himalayan foothills, it marks the meeting point of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, which unite here to form…
Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palaniदंडायुधपाणि स्वामी मंदिर, पलनीDhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani
Palani’s hilltop Dhandayuthapani is Murugan in an ascetic form, holding a staff. It is one of his six celebrated abodes and is distinct from Thiru Avinankudi at the foot of the hill.
Dharbaranyeswararदर्भारण्येश्वरDharbaranyeswarar
Thirunallar’s Darbharanyeswarar temple is the Shani-associated stop of the Kaveri-delta Navagraha pilgrimage. It is in Karaikal district of the Union Territory of Puducherry, not Tamil Nadu. Shiva is the principal deity; the Saturn shrine and…
Dimapur Kalibariदीमापुर कालीबाड़ीDimapur Kalibari
Dimapur Kalibari is a Kali shrine on Kalibari Road in central Dimapur. It is associated with Bengali community worship and the town’s Durga Puja and Kali Puja celebrations. Its golden jubilee in 2006 provides a…
Draksharama Bhimeswara and Manikyamba Templeद्राक्षाराम भीमेश्वर और माणिक्यांबा मंदिरDraksharama Bhimeswara and Manikyamba Temple
Draksharama combines the Pancharama shrine of Bhimeswara with Manikyamba’s Shakti worship. Its two-storey sanctuary and sacred narratives give it both Shaiva and goddess-pilgrimage importance.
Dudhadhari Math and Templeदूधाधारी मठ और मंदिरDudhadhari Math and Temple
Dudhadhari Math is a seventeenth-century Vaishnava monastery and Rama temple in Raipur. Its identity combines a living monastic institution, Rama worship and architectural decoration illustrating the Ramayana. The name is connected with Mahant Balabhadra Das…
Dwaraka Tirumala Venkateswara Templeद्वारका तिरुमला वेंकटेश्वर मंदिरDwaraka Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
Dwaraka Tirumala, widely called Chinna Tirupati, is a Venkateswara pilgrimage near Eluru. The sanctuary’s two principal images are an important distinction from Tirumala itself.
Dwarkadhishद्वारकाधीशDwarkadhish
Dwarkadhish, or Jagat Mandir, is the principal Krishna temple at Dwarka beside Gomti creek near the Arabian Sea. It is the western shrine of the all-India Char Dham and represents Dwarka in the Sapta Puri…
Ekambareswararएकाम्बरेश्वरEkambareswarar
Ekambareswarar at Kanchipuram represents earth in the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams. The expansive Shiva temple is distinguished by its tall entrance tower and sacred mango-tree tradition. It is a separate complex from Kamakshi Amman Temple, although…
Gangotriगंगोत्रीGangotri
Gangotri is the road-accessible Ganga shrine in Uttarkashi district and a destination of Uttarakhand’s Chota Char Dham. The temple stands beside the Bhagirathi amid a high Himalayan settlement, conifers and mountain slopes. The river’s glacial…
Girijatmajगिरिजात्मजGirijatmaj
Girijatmaj at Lenyadri is the Ashtavinayak shrine within Cave 7 of a rock-cut Buddhist cave group near Junnar. The mountain approach, large excavated hall and cave setting make this pilgrimage physically different from the road-level…
Gompa Temple / Thupten Gatseling Monasteryगोम्पा मंदिर / थुप्तेन गत्सेलिंग मठGompa Temple / Thupten Gatseling Monastery
The Centre for Buddhist Culture, commonly called Gompa Temple, occupies a small hill above Itanagar’s Nehru Museum. Its gate, rising approach and white stupa distinguish it from the surrounding streets. The site is a living…
Gorakhnath Mandir, Gorakhpurगोरखनाथ मंदिर, गोरखपुरGorakhnath Mandir, Gorakhpur
Gorakhnath Mandir is the living monastic seat of Gorakshpeeth in Gorakhpur. Worship of Guru Gorakhnath, Nath yoga traditions, daily food service and the Makar Sankranti Khichdi Mela distinguish this institution from a conventional Shiva shrine.…
Grishneshwarघृष्णेश्वरGrishneshwar
Grishneshwar, also written Ghrishneshwar or Ghushmeshwar, is the Shiva Jyotirlinga at Verul near the Ellora caves in Maharashtra. Its present form owes much to Ahilyabai Holkar’s eighteenth-century restoration. The carved stone complex has a tiered…
Guruvayur Sri Krishna Templeगुरुवायूर श्री कृष्ण मंदिरGuruvayur Sri Krishna Temple
Guruvayurappan is worshipped as Krishna while the principal image has Vishnu’s four-armed form with conch, discus, mace and lotus. The temple is a major centre for daily worship, music and family ceremonies.
Haat Kalika Temple, Gangolihatहाट कालिका मंदिर, गंगोलीहाटHaat Kalika Temple, Gangolihat
Haat Kalika is the Mahakali shrine in the wooded precinct at Gangolihat, about 77 km by the district guide’s route from Pithoragarh. The temple is associated with Kumaoni Shakti worship and the devotion of Kumaon…
Hanuman Setu Mandir, Lucknowहनुमान सेतु मंदिर, लखनऊHanuman Setu Mandir, Lucknow
Hanuman Setu Mandir is Lucknow’s Sankat Mochan Hanuman shrine associated with Neem Karoli Baba, also called Neeb Karori Maharaj. The temple’s distinctive devotional practice includes letters written to Hanuman, alongside worship and prasad distribution.
Hanumant Dham, Lucknowहनुमंत धाम, लखनऊHanumant Dham, Lucknow
Hanumant Dham, also written Hanumat Dham, is the Gomti-side Hanuman complex at Devraha Ghat in central Lucknow. Its riverside setting and extensive Hanuman imagery distinguish it from Hanuman Setu and the Aliganj shrines.
Har Ki Pauriहर की पौड़ीHar Ki Pauri
Har Ki Pauri is Haridwar’s celebrated riverfront pilgrimage ghat, centred on the sacred Brahmakund bathing area and the daily Ganga aarti. It is an open riverside sacred place, rather than a single enclosed temple with…
Hazara Rama Templeहजारा राम मंदिरHazara Rama Temple
Hazara Rama is the royal Ramachandra temple in Hampi’s royal-centre landscape. Its most distinctive feature is the extensive carved narrative of the Ramayana, together with enclosure friezes of royal and ceremonial life. The name is…
Hemakuta Hill Temple Complexहेमकूट पहाड़ी मंदिर समूहHemakuta Hill Temple Complex
Hemakuta is a hilltop temple landscape immediately south of Virupaksha at Hampi. Its granite shrines, pavilions and gateways belong to several building phases rather than one temple of a single date. Many of the smaller…
ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Damodar Mandir, Visakhapatnamइस्कॉन श्री श्री राधा दामोदर मंदिर, विशाखापत्तनमISKCON Sri Sri Radha Damodar Mandir, Visakhapatnam
Radha Damodar Mandir is ISKCON’s Beach Road/Sagar Nagar centre in Visakhapatnam. Its deity name, congregational worship and coastal Hare Krishna Land address identify this particular temple. It should not be confused with Tirumala or a…
ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, Chandigarhइस्कॉन श्री श्री राधा माधव मंदिर, चंडीगढ़ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, Chandigarh
Hare Krishna Dham is ISKCON’s temple in Sector 36-B within Chandigarh Union Territory. Radha Madhav worship, congregational kirtan and scriptural teaching shape its daily life.
Jagannath Puriजगन्नाथ पुरीJagannath Puri
The Shree Jagannath Temple at Puri is the eastern destination of the all-India Char Dham. The living Kalinga temple complex enshrines Jagannath with Balabhadra and Subhadra, and its daily service cycle, Mahaprasad kitchen and Ratha…
Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, Pushkarजगतपिता ब्रह्मा मंदिर, पुष्करJagatpita Brahma Mandir, Pushkar
Jagatpita Brahma Mandir stands close to Pushkar Lake and is among India’s best-known shrines dedicated to Brahma, the creator in Hindu tradition. Its red spire and hamsa emblem are distinctive features.
Jakhoo Hanuman Temple, Shimlaजाखू हनुमान मंदिर, शिमलाJakhoo Hanuman Temple, Shimla
Jakhoo is Shimla’s hilltop Hanuman shrine, reached above the Ridge through wooded slopes. The large modern Hanuman statue is a prominent landmark, while the older place of worship has its own Ramayana-linked tradition.
Jambukeswararजम्बुकेश्वरJambukeswarar
Jambukeswarar–Akilandeswari at Thiruvanaikaval is the water shrine of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams. It stands in the Cauvery–Kollidam river landscape near Srirangam. The sanctum’s water association, Jambu-tree tradition and distinctive midday worship are central features of…
Jwala Ji Templeज्वाला जी मंदिरJwala Ji Temple
Jwala Ji at Jawalamukhi in Kangra district is distinguished by the worship of flames emerging from the rock, rather than a principal anthropomorphic image. Its Shakti Peetha tradition associates the site with Sati’s tongue. The…
Kaivalya Dham Jain Templeकैवल्य धाम जैन मंदिरKaivalya Dham Jain Temple
Kaivalya Dham, also known as Shri Adinath Jain Shwetambar Tirth, is a marble Jain temple complex on the Durg–Raipur corridor near Kumhari. A central shrine to Adinath is accompanied by the other twenty-three Tirthankaras in…
Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Templeकाकतीय रुद्रेश्वर (रामप्पा) मंदिरKakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
Ramappa is a Kakatiya-period Shiva temple at Palampet in Mulugu district. Its carved stone halls and lightweight brick vimana form part of a temple-and-reservoir landscape. The property was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List…
Kali Mata Temple, Beach Roadकाली माता मंदिर, बीच रोडKali Mata Temple, Beach Road
The Beach Road Kali temple is a modern shrine associated with the Bhavatarani Charitable Trust. Its tall white facade and Kali sanctuary form a recognisable part of Visakhapatnam’s seafront religious landscape. An adjacent Shiva shrine…
Kalpathy Viswanathaswamy Templeकल्पाति विश्वनाथस्वामी मंदिरKalpathy Viswanathaswamy Temple
The Visalakshi–Viswanathaswamy shrine anchors Kalpathy’s agraharam streets and famous Ratholsavam. Its riverbank setting and chariot routes are integral to the visit.
Kalpeshwarकल्पेश्वरKalpeshwar
Kalpeshwar is the small rock shrine in the Urgam valley of Chamoli district where Shiva’s matted hair is venerated. It is the fifth destination in the usual Panch Kedar list and, unlike the four higher…
Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Karurकल्याण पशुपतीश्वर मंदिर, करूरKalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Karur
Pasupatheeswarar is Karur’s principal historic Shiva shrine, part of the sacred geography of Kongu Nadu and the former Chera centre.
Kamakhya Temple, Nilachal Hillकामाख्या मंदिर, नीलाचल पहाड़ीKamakhya Temple, Nilachal Hill
Kamakhya is a Shakta pilgrimage shrine on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati. The goddess is worshipped through a yoni-shaped stone rather than an anthropomorphic idol. The hill contains a wider group of Mahavidya and Shiva shrines.
Kamaldah Jain Temples, Patnaकमलदह जैन मंदिर, पटनाKamaldah Jain Temples, Patna
Kamaldah is a Jain pilgrimage site near Gulzarbagh in Patna, where temples stand on elevated brick mounds. The area is associated with Sthulabhadra and Sudarshan Swami rather than only one generic Mahavira sanctuary. Bihar Tourism…
Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawadaकनक दुर्गा मंदिर, विजयवाड़ाKanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada
Kanaka Durga’s temple crowns Indrakeeladri above the Krishna river at Vijayawada. The goddess is worshipped with the associated Malleswara shrine in a living hill pilgrimage.
Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Templeकांची कामाक्षी अम्मन मंदिरKanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple
Kanchi Kamakshi is the principal Goddess shrine of Kanchipuram’s Kamakottam tradition. Its Dravidian precinct contains entrance towers, mandapams and the main Kamakshi sanctum, with worship closely connected to the Sri Chakra. This is the temple…
Kandoliya Devta Temple, Pauriकंडोलिया देवता मंदिर, पौड़ीKandoliya Devta Temple, Pauri
Kandoliya Devta’s shrine stands among oak and pine above Pauri. The temple shares the hill with a park and sports grounds, overlooking Pauri town on one side and the Gangwarsyun valley on the other. It…
Kanipakam Varasiddhi Vinayaka Templeकनिपाकम वरसिद्धि विनायक मंदिरKanipakam Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple
At Kanipakam, worship centres on Ganesha within a water-filled well. The shrine is about 11–12 km from Chittoor. Its identity rests on the discovery narrative, the belief in a growing image, and the practice of…
Kapaleeswarar and Karpagambal Temple, Mylaporeकपालीश्वर और कर्पगाम्बाल मंदिर, मायलापुरKapaleeswarar and Karpagambal Temple, Mylapore
Kapaleeswarar and Karpagambal anchor Mylapore’s sacred streets, temple tank and procession calendar. The shrine belongs to Tamil Shaiva devotional geography, with traditions of Sambandar, Poompavai and Vayilar Nayanar.
Karnaprayag Sangamकर्णप्रयाग संगमKarnaprayag Sangam
Karnaprayag is the confluence of the Pindar and Alaknanda in Chamoli district. It occupies an important road junction in the Alaknanda valley and is one of the Panch Prayag. The sangam, Karna shrine and Uma…
Kashi Vishwanathकाशी विश्वनाथKashi Vishwanath
Kashi Vishwanath is the Shiva Jyotirlinga in Varanasi, on the western side of the Ganga. The deity’s names Vishvanatha and Vishveshvara mean Lord of the Universe. The present temple is associated with Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar’s…
Katarmal Sun Temple (Bara Aditya)कटारमल सूर्य मंदिर (बड़ा आदित्य)Katarmal Sun Temple (Bara Aditya)
Katarmal is a hilltop Surya temple complex above the Kosi valley near Almora. The east-facing principal shrine rises above a platform containing 44 subsidiary shrines, making this a substantial surviving centre of Himalayan Sun worship…
KedarnathकेदारनाथKedarnath
Kedarnath is the Shiva shrine at the head of the Mandakini valley in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district. Its massive stone temple stands on a high Himalayan plateau at roughly 3,580 metres. The conical stone worshipped in…
Khereshwar Mahadev Mandirखेरेश्वर महादेव मंदिरKhereshwar Mahadev Mandir
Khereshwar Mahadev Mandir at Tajpur Rasulpur, Aligarh, is dedicated to Shiva. The shrine contains a Shiva linga, brass deity images and engraved ceilings with metallic mural decoration; a small pond and fields lie nearby.
Kirateshwar Mahadev Mandirकिरातेश्वर महादेव मंदिरKirateshwar Mahadev Mandir
Kirateshwar Mahadev is a Shiva pilgrimage shrine at Legship on the left bank of the Rangit River. The adjoining shrines of Rama and Durga make the riverside precinct a place of worship for several Hindu…
Kodandarama Temple, Vontimittaकोदंडराम मंदिर, वोंटिमिट्टाKodandarama Temple, Vontimitta
Vontimitta’s Kodandarama temple is a major Vijayanagara-period Rama shrine east of Kadapa, distinguished by its sculpted halls and the Rama–Sita–Lakshmana sacred setting.
Koneshwar Mahadev Temple, Lucknowकोणेश्वर महादेव मंदिर, लखनऊKoneshwar Mahadev Temple, Lucknow
Koneshwar Mahadev is the Chowk Shiva shrine distinguished by a shivalinga placed towards a corner rather than the centre. Its name is explained through both the corner-position tradition and its association with the sage Kaundinya.…
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Kottarakkara Sree Mahaganapathy Templeकोट्टारक्करा श्री महागणपति मंदिरKottarakkara Sree Mahaganapathy Temple
Kottarakkara’s Mahaganapathy shrine is especially associated with unniyappam offerings and the royal cultural world in which Ramanattam developed towards Kathakali.
Krishna Janmabhoomiकृष्ण जन्मभूमिKrishna Janmabhoomi
Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura is the pilgrimage complex revered as Krishna’s birthplace. Its devotional centre is the Janmasthan or birth-cell tradition associated with Devaki and Vasudeva’s imprisonment under Kansa. The complex includes the Keshav…
Krishna Temple, Hampiकृष्ण मंदिर, हम्पीKrishna Temple, Hampi
Krishna Temple is a Vijayanagara temple complex in Hampi’s Krishnapura area, associated with King Krishnadevaraya and his Udayagiri campaign. The surviving gateways, pillared halls and sculptural work preserve a royal Vaishnava foundation dedicated to Balakrishna.…
Ksheerarama Ramalingeswara Temple, Palakolluक्षीराराम रामलिंगेश्वर मंदिर, पालकोल्लुKsheerarama Ramalingeswara Temple, Palakollu
Ksheerarama is Palakollu’s Pancharama Shiva shrine, identified with a pale linga and the sacred imagery of milk. It is a separate pilgrimage from nearby Somarama at Bhimavaram.
Kumararama Bhimeswara Temple, Samalkotकुमाराराम भीमेश्वर मंदिर, सामलकोटKumararama Bhimeswara Temple, Samalkot
Kumararama is a Pancharama shrine with a remarkably tall linga extending through a two-storey sanctuary. It lies at Samalkot, not at Bhimavaram in West Godavari.
Lakshmi Narasimha Templeलक्ष्मी नरसिंह मंदिरLakshmi Narasimha Temple
The Lakshmi Narasimha monument at Hampi is a monumental seated image carved from a single granite mass. Approximately 6.7 metres high, Narasimha sits cross-legged above the coils of Adishesha, whose seven hoods form a canopy.…
Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir)लक्ष्मी नारायण मंदिर (बिड़ला मंदिर)Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
Lakshmi Narayan Temple, commonly called Birla Mandir, is dedicated to Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity, and Narayana, a form of Vishnu. It stands on Mandir Marg west of Connaught Place.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple Complex, Chambaलक्ष्मी नारायण मंदिर समूह, चंबाLakshmi Narayan Temple Complex, Chamba
Chamba’s principal temple complex contains six stone shrines aligned north–south above the old town. The northern Lakshmi Narayan shrine gives the group its name; three principal shrines honour Vishnu and three honour Shiva.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Orchhaलक्ष्मी नारायण मंदिर, ओरछाLakshmi Narayan Temple, Orchha
Orchha’s Lakshmi Narayan Temple is a fortified hilltop temple best known for its painted interiors. It combines the identity of a Lakshmi shrine with the architectural character of a defensive structure and an important record…
Lodheshwar Mahadev Templeलोधेश्वर महादेव मंदिरLodheshwar Mahadev Temple
Lodheshwar Mahadev at Mahadeva is a Barabanki pilgrimage destination particularly associated with Kanwar water offerings and the Phalgun fair.
Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple, Dongargarhमाँ बम्लेश्वरी देवी मंदिर, डोंगरगढ़Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple, Dongargarh
Maa Bamleshwari’s principal shrine stands on a hill above Dongargarh in Rajnandgaon district. It is commonly distinguished as Badi Bamleshwari from the lower Chhoti Bamleshwari shrine. The pilgrimage combines the hill ascent, darshan and the…
Madhyamaheshwarमध्यमहेश्वरMadhyamaheshwar
Madhyamaheshwar is the Shiva temple in a high valley of Rudraprayag district, approached on foot through the Ransi–Gaundar pilgrimage corridor. It is one of the Panch Kedar and is associated with Shiva’s middle or navel.…
Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gayaमहाबोधि मंदिर, बोधगयाMahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya
Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya marks the place revered in Buddhism as the Buddha’s enlightenment. The temple, Bodhi Tree, Vajrasana and associated stations of the weeks after awakening form a connected pilgrimage landscape. This is…
MahaganapatiमहागणपतिMahaganapati
Mahaganapati at Ranjangaon is the Ashtavinayak shrine on the Pune–Ahilyanagar road in Shirur taluka. It is usually the eighth temple in the traditional sequence before the return to Morgaon. The east-facing entrance, Nagarkhana and Peshwa-period…
Mahakaleshwarमहाकालेश्वरMahakaleshwar
Mahakaleshwar is Ujjain’s principal Shiva shrine, situated near Rudrasagar in Madhya Pradesh. The south-facing lingam is worshipped as swayambhu and as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Its early-morning Bhasma Aarti is a defining ritual. The…
Mahalakshmi Ambabai Templeमहालक्ष्मी अंबाबाई मंदिरMahalakshmi Ambabai Temple
Ambabai’s temple is the central Goddess shrine of Karveer, modern Kolhapur. Its west-facing sanctuary is associated with the Kiranotsav sunlight observance. Mahalakshmi at Karavira appears in the Devi Bhagavata’s 108 sacred seats, while Maharashtra’s regional…
Mahamaya Devi Temple, Ratanpurमहामाया देवी मंदिर, रतनपुरMahamaya Devi Temple, Ratanpur
Mahamaya Devi Temple is the principal goddess shrine of historic Ratanpur, the former Kalachuri capital near Bilaspur. Its unusual paired images, north-facing temple setting beside a large tank and Navratri lamp traditions make it distinct…
Mahavir Mandir, Patnaमहावीर मंदिर, पटनाMahavir Mandir, Patna
Mahavir Mandir stands directly outside the northern side of Patna Junction. Although “Mahavir” can also refer to the Jain Tirthankara, this temple is dedicated to Hanuman. Its paired images, famous Naivedyam offering and charitable institutions…
Mallikarjunaमल्लिकार्जुनMallikarjuna
At Srisailam in the Nallamala Hills, Shiva is worshipped as Mallikarjuna and the Goddess as Bhramaramba. Their shared complex is both a Jyotirlinga pilgrimage site and one of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas recognised in…
Mangaladevi Kannagi Templeमंगलादेवी कन्नगी मंदिरMangaladevi Kannagi Temple
A granite shrine complex high in the Periyar forest, Mangaladevi honours Kannagi of the Tamil epic Silappathikaram. It is an exceptional annual pilgrimage rather than a normally open roadside temple.
Mangla Gauri Templeमंगला गौरी मंदिरMangla Gauri Temple
Mangala Gauri is the hill shrine of the nourishing Mother Goddess in Gaya, Bihar. Worship centres on the sacred manifestation associated with Sati’s breast, and the temple is counted in the eighteen Maha Shakti Peetha…
Mankameshwar Mahadev Mandir, Lucknowमनकामेश्वर महादेव मंदिर, लखनऊMankameshwar Mahadev Mandir, Lucknow
Mankameshwar Math Mandir is the Gomti-side Shiva institution in Lucknow’s Daliganj–Hasanganj area. Its identity combines worship of a large shivalinga, a guru-disciple monastic lineage and the tradition that Lakshmana found inner peace here after leaving…
Mansa Devi Templeमनसा देवी मंदिरMansa Devi Temple
Mansa Devi at Panchkula is a Shakti temple complex in Bilaspur village at the Shivalik foothills near Chandigarh. It includes the early nineteenth-century main temple and a separate Patiala temple. Painted panels, floral decoration and…
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Maduraiमीनाक्षी सुंदरेश्वर मंदिर, मदुरैMeenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Madurai
Meenakshi and Sundareswarar’s twin temple is the organising centre of Madurai’s sacred city. The goddess’s sovereignty and divine marriage are central to its festivals.
Mopidevi Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Templeमोपिदेवी सुब्रह्मण्येश्वर स्वामी मंदिरMopidevi Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Temple
Mopidevi’s distinctive worship joins Subrahmanya with a linga-form image and serpent-related penance traditions. The shrine is in Krishna district on the regional route between Vijayawada and Machilipatnam. Its attached image is an AI-generated devotional illustration…
Moreshwarमोरेश्वरMoreshwar
Mayureshwar at Morgaon, beside the Karha in Pune district, is traditionally both the first and returning final stop of the Ashtavinayak yatra. Its fortified precinct, unusual Nandi figure and peacock-riding form of Ganesha distinguish it…
Moteshwar Mahadev Temple, Kashipurमोटेश्वर महादेव मंदिर, काशीपुरMoteshwar Mahadev Temple, Kashipur
Moteshwar Mahadev is the Shiva shrine near the Chaiti grounds at Kashipur. Its unusually broad linga explains the local name Moteshwar. It is a living pilgrimage place in the Terai, closely associated with kanwar offerings…
Naganathaswamy Keezhperumpallamनागनाथस्वामी कीलपेरुम्पल्लमNaganathaswamy Keezhperumpallam
Keezhperumpallam’s Naganathaswamy temple is the Ketu-associated Navagraha shrine near Poompuhar. Shiva is the principal deity, with Soundaryanayaki and a separate Ketu worship space. The temple’s sacred bamboo and Naga Theertham connect its serpent narrative with…
Naganathaswamy Thirunageswaramनागनाथस्वामी तिरुनागेश्वरमNaganathaswamy Thirunageswaram
Thirunageswaram’s Naganathaswamy temple, east of Kumbakonam, is the Rahu-associated Navagraha shrine. The principal worship is to Shiva, with Girigujambigai and Pirai Ani Ammai among the Goddess names recorded by HRCE. Rahu’s shrine with two consorts…
Nageshwarनागेश्वरNageshwar
Nageshwar is the Shiva Jyotirlinga shrine on the route between Dwarka and Beyt Dwarka in Gujarat. The main sanctum stands beyond a large hall in the temple building. Its Darukavana identity is explained through the…
Naina Devi Templeनैना देवी मंदिरNaina Devi Temple
Shri Naina Devi is the hilltop Shakti shrine in Bilaspur district overlooking the Punjab–Himachal foothill landscape. Its identity is linked to Sati’s eyes in the local peetha tradition. The present marble-clad complex contains a sculpted…
Naina Devi Temple, Nainitalनैना देवी मंदिर, नैनीतालNaina Devi Temple, Nainital
Naina Devi is the lakeside goddess shrine at the northern end of Naini Lake in Mallital. The goddess is represented by a pair of eyes. Its connection with the lake and the name Nainital makes…
Namakkal Anjaneyar Templeनामक्कल आंजनेयर मंदिरNamakkal Anjaneyar Temple
Namakkal’s monumental Anjaneyar stands in devotion towards the Narasimha and Namagiri sacred precinct. The district visitor guide describes the image as about 18 feet high.
Nandmahar Dhamनंदमहर धामNandmahar Dham
Nandmahar Dham in Amethi is associated with Krishna, Balram, Nand Baba and Vasudev. The shrine is a centre of Nand Baba devotion and the annual Kartik Purnima fair.
Nandprayag Sangamनंदप्रयाग संगमNandprayag Sangam
Nandprayag is the confluence where the Nandakini enters the Alaknanda in Chamoli district. It lies on the Badrinath road corridor between Karnaprayag and Chamoli. It is a river pilgrimage site with associated local shrines, rather…
Nartiang Durga Temple (Jayanti Shakti Peeth)नर्तियांग दुर्गा मंदिर (जयंती शक्तिपीठ)Nartiang Durga Temple (Jayanti Shakti Peeth)
Nartiang Durga Temple is a Shakta shrine in the former Jaintia royal centre of Nartiang. It represents an encounter between Hindu goddess worship and the religious and architectural traditions of the Jaintia Hills.
Naya Hanuman Mandir, Aliganj, Lucknowनया हनुमान मंदिर, अलीगंज, लखनऊNaya Hanuman Mandir, Aliganj, Lucknow
Naya Hanuman Mandir is one of Aliganj’s two distinct historic Hanuman shrines. “Naya” distinguishes it from Purana Hanuman Mandir; it does not mean that this is a recently founded temple. The shrine is a principal…
Nellaiappar and Kanthimathi Amman Templeनेल्लैयप्पर और कांतिमति अम्मन मंदिरNellaiappar and Kanthimathi Amman Temple
Nellaiappar and Kanthimathi form a linked twin temple in Tirunelveli Town. The Tamira Sabha places the shrine within Shiva’s five celebrated dance halls.
Om Nikhileshwar Mahadev Templeॐ निखिलेश्वर महादेव मंदिरOm Nikhileshwar Mahadev Temple
Om Mandir at Kudacha is distinguished by a built plan in the shape of the sacred syllable Om. It combines Shiva and Shakti worship in a modern riverside complex. The attached realistic image is an…
Omkareshwarओंकारेश्वरOmkareshwar
Omkareshwar occupies Mandhata, also called Shivpuri, an island formed by the Narmada in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district. The island’s outline is traditionally associated with the sacred syllable Om. Its Jyotirlinga shrine is closely connected in…
Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Mangalagiriपानकाल लक्ष्मी नरसिंह मंदिर, मंगलगिरिPanakala Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Mangalagiri
The hill shrine at Mangalagiri is identified by the offering of panakam, jaggery water, to Narasimha. It must be distinguished from the separate Lakshmi Narasimha temple at the foot of the hill.
Panchvaktra Mahadev Temple, Mandiपंचवक्त्र महादेव मंदिर, मंडीPanchvaktra Mahadev Temple, Mandi
Panchvaktra stands where the Suketi meets the Beas in Mandi. Its five-faced Shiva image and carved stone tower make it one of the defining shrines of the town’s Shaiva sacred landscape.
Parashurameshwar Pura Mahadevपरशुरामेश्वर पुरा महादेवParashurameshwar Pura Mahadev
Pura Mahadev stands on a raised site near the Hindon in Baghpat district. It is a major destination for Kanwar pilgrims bringing Ganga water from Haridwar.
Pataleshwar Mahadev Temple, Malharपातालेश्वर महादेव मंदिर, मल्हारPataleshwar Mahadev Temple, Malhar
Pataleshwar Mahadev is a twelfth-century temple at Malhar in Bilaspur district. Its linga sanctuary lies below the level of the pillared-hall platform and is reached by descending steps. This feature explains the name Pataleshwar, the…
Perur Pateeswarar Templeपेरूर पटीश्वर मंदिरPerur Pateeswarar Temple
Perur is a major Kongu-region Shiva shrine near the Noyyal, especially associated with Nataraja’s Kanaka Sabha and richly carved stone figures.
Prem Mandir, Vrindavanप्रेम मंदिर, वृंदावनPrem Mandir, Vrindavan
Prem Mandir, the Temple of Divine Love, is the large modern devotional complex established by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in Vrindavan. Its marble temple, illuminated exterior and sculptural depictions of Krishna’s leelas form a…
Purana Hanuman Mandir, Aliganj, Lucknowपुराना हनुमान मंदिर, अलीगंज, लखनऊPurana Hanuman Mandir, Aliganj, Lucknow
Purana Hanuman Mandir is Aliganj’s older Hanuman shrine and a distinct place of worship from Naya Hanuman Mandir. Its identity is closely linked to the sacred geography of Hanuman Badi and the Nawabi-era traditions behind…
Radha Raman Temple, Vrindavanराधा रमण मंदिर, वृंदावनRadha Raman Temple, Vrindavan
Radha Raman is a Gaudiya Vaishnava shrine in old Vrindavan associated with Gopal Bhatta Goswami, one of the Six Goswamis. The small self-manifest deity and the continuity of its distinctive seva make this a different…
Raghavendra Swamy Brindavana, Mantralayamराघवेंद्र स्वामी वृंदावन, मंत्रालयमRaghavendra Swamy Brindavana, Mantralayam
Mantralayam centres on Raghavendra Tirtha’s Brindavana and the living Madhva monastic tradition. It is a saint’s sacred resting shrine, not simply a conventional deity temple.
Raghunath Temple, Sultanpur Kulluरघुनाथ मंदिर, सुल्तानपुर कुल्लूRaghunath Temple, Sultanpur Kullu
The Sultanpur shrine houses Raghunath, the presiding deity of the Kullu valley. Its importance extends beyond the building: the deity is central to the annual assembly of village gods and the Dussehra chariot procession.
Rajarajeswara Temple, Taliparambaराजराजेश्वर मंदिर, तालीपरम्बाRajarajeswara Temple, Taliparamba
Taliparamba’s Rajarajeswara shrine is a major northern Kerala Shiva temple associated with the TTK Devaswom and with the performance traditions of Chakyar Koothu and Koodiyattam.
Ram Raja Temple, Orchhaराम राजा मंदिर, ओरछाRam Raja Temple, Orchha
Ram Raja Mandir is Orchha’s living palace-shrine, where Rama receives royal honours. Its origin as Rani Mahal explains its palatial appearance and distinguishes it from the towering Chaturbhuj Temple beside it. Orchha belongs to Niwari…
Ramanathaswamyरामनाथस्वामीRamanathaswamy
Ramanathaswamy Temple is the Shiva pilgrimage complex on Rameswaram island in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district. It is both a Jyotirlinga shrine and the southern destination of the all-India Char Dham. Its Ramayana traditions connect Rama’s…
Renuka Ji Temple, Sirmaurरेणुका जी मंदिर, सिरमौरRenuka Ji Temple, Sirmaur
Renuka Ji’s temple stands beside the sacred lake near Dadahu in Sirmaur. The lake, its parikrama path and the annual meeting of Renuka and Parashurama form a connected pilgrimage landscape.
Rudranathरुद्रनाथRudranath
Rudranath is the remote rock shrine of Shiva in Chamoli district, reached through forest and alpine grazing grounds from the Gopeshwar–Sagar area. It belongs to Panch Kedar and honours Shiva’s face. Its long approach makes…
Rudraprayag Sangamरुद्रप्रयाग संगमRudraprayag Sangam
Rudraprayag is the meeting of the Mandakini and Alaknanda and the fourth Panch Prayag when following the river downstream. The town is also the junction of the routes towards the Kedarnath and Badrinath valleys. Its…
Sabarimala Dharma Sastha Templeसबरीमला धर्मशास्ता मंदिरSabarimala Dharma Sastha Temple
Sabarimala’s hilltop Sannidhanam is the shrine of Ayyappa as Dharma Sastha. The pilgrimage is defined by preparatory discipline, the Pampa approach and the sacred eighteen steps.
Sampath Vinayagar Templeसंपत विनायगर मंदिरSampath Vinayagar Temple
Sampath Vinayagar is a compact urban Ganesha shrine at Asilmetta. Its modern business-premises origin, the Kanchi pontiff’s association and the remembered 1971 naval vow distinguish its history from that of ancient regional temples.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Varanasiसंकट मोचन हनुमान मंदिर, वाराणसीSankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Varanasi
Sankat Mochan is Varanasi’s Hanuman shrine associated with Goswami Tulsidas. Its devotional life combines Hanuman worship, Ram bhakti and the renowned annual classical music festival. It is a separate institution from Lucknow’s similarly named Hanuman…
Saptakoteshwar Temple, Narveसप्तकोटेश्वर मंदिर, नार्वेSaptakoteshwar Temple, Narve
The Narve temple preserves the worship of a deity associated with Goa’s Kadamba kings. Its present mainland setting must be distinguished from the older sacred site on Divar.
Shantadurga Temple, Kavlemशांतादुर्गा मंदिर, कवलेShantadurga Temple, Kavlem
Kavlem’s Shantadurga shrine honours the goddess as a reconciler of Shiva and Vishnu. It stands at the foot of the Ponda hills with a tank, lamp tower and guest-house ranges.
Shiv Mandir, Shriman Tilla, Zotlangशिव मंदिर, श्रीमान टीला, ज़ोटलांगShiv Mandir, Shriman Tilla, Zotlang
Shiv Mandir at Shriman Tilla in Zotlang is a Hindu place of worship in western Aizawl. It is associated with the city’s Gorkha community and is distinct from other Aizawl Shiva shrines at Bawngkawn or…
Shoolini Mata Temple, Solanशूलिनी माता मंदिर, सोलनShoolini Mata Temple, Solan
Shoolini Mata is Solan’s presiding goddess, after whom the town is traditionally named. The temple’s worship extends into the streets during the annual Shoolini fair and the goddess’s palanquin journey.
Shree Shiva Kshethram, Kavarattiश्री शिव क्षेत्रम, कवरत्तीShree Shiva Kshethram, Kavaratti
Shree Shiva Kshethram, also listed as Shiv Mandir, is a Hindu shrine on Kavaratti island. Reporting on its Vinayaka image makes this small community temple a documented example of interfaith cooperation.
Shree Shree Govindajee Templeश्री श्री गोविंदजी मंदिरShree Shree Govindajee Temple
Shree Shree Govindajee is a Vaishnava worship centre in Imphal’s palace compound. Its twin golden domes, courtyard and congregation hall distinguish the royal-associated shrine.
Shri Durgiana Templeश्री दुर्गियाना मंदिरShri Durgiana Temple
Durgiana Temple is a Hindu pilgrimage complex in Amritsar. The principal shrine rises from a sarovar and houses Lakshmi-Narayan, with Ram Darbar and Radha-Krishna shrines inside.
Shri Siddheshwar Nath Temple, Kardoश्री सिद्धेश्वर नाथ मंदिर, कार्दोShri Siddheshwar Nath Temple, Kardo
Kardo Mahadev is a forest shrine near Ziro centred on a large natural stone formation revered as a Shiva linga. The district describes its exposed height as about 25 feet and notes water flowing at…
Shuwang Chandika Devi Temple, Kothiशुवांग चंडिका देवी मंदिर, कोठीShuwang Chandika Devi Temple, Kothi
Kothi’s Chandika shrine belongs to the village deity traditions of Kinnaur. The settlement, also called Koshtampi, lies below Kalpa near Reckong Peo, with orchards, fields and the Kinner Kailash massif shaping its setting.
Siddhivinayak Siddhatekसिद्धिविनायक सिद्धटेकSiddhivinayak Siddhatek
Siddhivinayak at Siddhatek is the Bhima-side Ashtavinayak shrine in Karjat taluka of Ahilyanagar district. The right-turned trunk and the practice of circumambulating the hill distinguish this temple from the similarly named Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai.
Sikkal Singaravelar and Navaneetheswarar Templeसिक्कल सिंगारवेलर और नवनीतेश्वर मंदिरSikkal Singaravelar and Navaneetheswarar Temple
Sikkal’s famous Singaravelar shrine stands within the Navaneetheswarar Shiva complex. Its identity combines Murugan worship with the butter-linga and sacred grove traditions.
Sita Samahit Sthal, Sitamarhiसीता समाहित स्थल, सीतामढ़ीSita Samahit Sthal, Sitamarhi
Sita Samahit Sthal at Sitamarhi, Bhadohi, stands beside the Ganga and is revered in local Ramayana tradition as the place of Sita’s return to the earth. A towering Hanuman image is a prominent landmark.
SomnathसोमनाथSomnath
Somnath stands at Prabhas Patan beside the Arabian Sea on Gujarat’s Saurashtra coast. Revered as the Aadi Jyotirlinga, it combines an ancient pilgrimage location with a twentieth-century temple consecrated on 11 May 1951. The present…
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Templeश्री पद्मनाभस्वामी मंदिरSree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
At East Fort, Vishnu is worshipped reclining on Anantha. The shrine is a Divya Desam and the spiritual centre of the former Travancore kingdom.
Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple, Tirupatiश्री गोविंदराज स्वामी मंदिर, तिरुपतिSri Govindaraja Swamy Temple, Tirupati
Govindaraja Swamy Temple is a major Vaishnava complex in Tirupati city below the Tirumala hills. Its reclining deity, gateway towers and many subsidiary shrines make it a distinct pilgrimage destination. The imported record’s earlier placement…
Sri Kalahasteeswaraश्री कालहस्तीश्वरSri Kalahasteeswara
Srikalahasti is the Vayu or air shrine of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams in Andhra Pradesh. The west-facing temple stands beside the Swarnamukhi and against a hill, with an irregular plan shaped by that terrain. It…
Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Templeश्री कनक महालक्ष्मी मंदिरSri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple
Burujupeta’s Kanaka Mahalakshmi shrine is associated with an image recovered from a well and a sanctuary traditionally left open above the goddess. Its relationship with the old fort area and the month-long Margasira observances distinguishes…
Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanurश्री पद्मावती अम्मवारी मंदिर, तिरुचानूरSri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur
Padmavathi Ammavari Temple is the goddess’s principal shrine at Tiruchanur, near Tirupati. Its sacred tank, Padma Sarovaram, is central to the golden-lotus manifestation narrative and the Panchami Theertham festival. The temple is a separate destination…
Sri Pydithalli Ammavari Templeश्री पैडितल्ली अम्मवारी मंदिरSri Pydithalli Ammavari Temple
Pydithalli’s worship joins Vizianagaram’s royal memory, the Pedda Cheruvu landscape and the annual Sirimanu procession. The railway-station-side Vanam Gudi and the city festival route are distinct parts of this sacred geography.
Sri Venkateshwara Swami Temple, Jagdalpurश्री वेंकटेश्वर स्वामी मंदिर, जगदलपुरSri Venkateshwara Swami Temple, Jagdalpur
Jagdalpur’s Venkateshwara shrine is identified at Motitalab Para. Its present complex is described as combining South Indian and Odisha architectural elements, with a sculptured gateway and a worship hall.
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Konda Templeश्री वेंकटेश्वर स्वामी कोंडा मंदिरSri Venkateswara Swamy Konda Temple
The Venkateswara temple occupies one of the harbour’s three neighbouring sacred hills. Its gateway and elevated position overlook the port channel. The nearby Christian Ross Hill shrine and the Dargakonda Muslim shrine are distinct places,…
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumalaश्री वेंकटेश्वर स्वामी मंदिर, तिरुमलाSri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala
Sri Venkateswara’s hill shrine stands on Venkatadri in the Seshachalam range above Tirupati. The standing deity, the Ananda Nilayam sanctuary and the Swami Pushkarini sacred landscape are central to its identity. Tirumala is one of…
Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Templeश्री वेट्रिमलई मुरुगन मंदिरSri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple
Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple is a centre of Tamil Hindu worship in Sri Vijaya Puram, formerly Port Blair. Its colourful Dravidian-style shrine is dedicated to Murugan, with Ganesha, Shiva and Parvati also worshipped here.
Sugavaneswarar Temple, Salemसुगवनेश्वर मंदिर, सेलमSugavaneswarar Temple, Salem
Sugavaneswarar is a historic Shiva shrine within Salem’s old urban centre. The name preserves the parrot-sage Suka’s devotional association.
Suryanar Kovilसूर्यनार कोविलSuryanar Kovil
Suryanar Kovil is the Sun shrine near Aduthurai in the Kumbakonam region. Unlike the other circuit stops whose principal deity is usually Shiva, this temple places Surya at the centre and provides shrines for the…
Swetharanyeswararश्वेतारण्येश्वरSwetharanyeswarar
Thiruvenkadu is the Budha-associated Navagraha temple near Poompuhar. Its sacred identity extends beyond Mercury worship: Swetharanyeswarar, Aghoramurti and Nataraja represent three aspects of Shiva, while the Agni, Surya and Chandra tanks shape the pilgrimage precinct.…
Tali Shiva Temple, Kozhikodeताली शिव मंदिर, कोझिकोडTali Shiva Temple, Kozhikode
Kozhikode’s Tali temple is closely tied to the Zamorins and to Revathi Pattathanam, a celebrated assembly of learning and debate. It is distinct from similarly named Tali temples elsewhere in Kerala.
Talpagiri Ranganathaswamy Templeतल्पगिरि रंगनाथस्वामी मंदिरTalpagiri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Nellore’s Talpagiri shrine stands beside the Penna, also called Pinakini. Ranganatha faces west towards the river, while the prominent city-side gateway is on the east. This orientation explains why the gateway does not give an…
Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Dehradunटपकेश्वर महादेव मंदिर, देहरादूनTapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Dehradun
Tapkeshwar is a cave shrine on the seasonal riverbank in the Garhi area of Dehradun. Water falling from the natural cave roof onto the Shiva linga gives the temple its name. The cave, river and…
Theerthagiriswarar Temple, Theerthamalaiतीर्थगिरीश्वर मंदिर, तीर्थमलैTheerthagiriswarar Temple, Theerthamalai
Theerthamalai’s Shiva temple occupies a hill above the Harur region. Its identity centres on sacred springs emerging from the rocky mountain.
Thiksey Monastery (Thiksey Gompa)थिकसे मठThiksey Monastery (Thiksey Gompa)
Thiksey is a living Tibetan Buddhist monastery on a hill above the Indus Valley, about 19 km from Leh. Its stepped complex contains temples, monastic residences and prayer halls. The Maitreya shrine and the panorama…
Thillai Natarajaतिल्लै नटराजThillai Nataraja
Thillai Nataraja at Chidambaram is the Shiva temple associated with space in the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams. Its worship of the dancing Shiva links temple ritual with music and dance. The complex also contains other devotional…
Thingalur Kailasanatharतिंगलूर कैलासनाथरThingalur Kailasanathar
Thingalur’s Kailasanathar temple is the Chandra-associated stop near Thiruvaiyaru in Thanjavur district. Shiva is the principal deity; the Moon’s shrine gives the temple its Navagraha circuit identity. Thingal means Moon in Tamil, and the local…
Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy Templeतिरुमांधामकुन्नु भगवती मंदिरThirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy Temple
Thirumandhamkunnu occupies a hill at Angadipuram. Although famous for Bhagavathy worship, the sacred complex also gives Shiva a foundational place and includes Ganapathy worship associated with Mangalya Puja.
Thirunelli Mahavishnu Templeतिरुनेल्ली महाविष्णु मंदिरThirunelli Mahavishnu Temple
Thirunelli stands beneath the Brahmagiri hills in a forested Wayanad valley. Vishnu worship here is closely associated with ancestral rites at the Papanasini stream.
Tifra Kali Mandir, Bilaspurतिफरा काली मंदिर, बिलासपुरTifra Kali Mandir, Bilaspur
Tifra Kali Mandir is a contemporary Kali shrine in Bilaspur. National tourism identifies its red-and-white pinnacles, interior narrative carvings and a Navagraha group set near a pond.
Trilokinath Temple, Tundeत्रिलोकनाथ मंदिर, तुंदेTrilokinath Temple, Tunde
Trilokinath at Tunde is a shared Hindu–Buddhist shrine in the Chandrabhaga valley. Hindus revere the deity as Shiva and Buddhists as Arya Avalokiteshvara, locally Garja Phagspa. It is distinct from the Trilokinath temple in Mandi.
Trimbakeshwarत्र्यंबकेश्वरTrimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar stands in Trimbak at the foot of the Brahmagiri hills near Nashik, where the Godavari’s sacred geography begins. The black-stone temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is associated with three manifestations interpreted…
Tripura Sundari Temple (Matabari)त्रिपुरा सुंदरी मंदिर (माताबाड़ी)Tripura Sundari Temple (Matabari)
Matabari is the Tripura Sundari shrine at Udaipur in Gomati district, beside Kalyan Sagar lake. It belongs to the widely followed tradition of 51 Shakti Peethas.
TungnathतुंगनाथTungnath
Tungnath is the high Himalayan Shiva shrine reached by walking uphill from Chopta in Rudraprayag district. It belongs to Panch Kedar and is traditionally associated with Shiva’s arms. Chandrashila is a further summit excursion beyond…
Vaidyanathवैद्यनाथVaidyanath
Baba Baidyanath Dham is the Shiva pilgrimage complex in Deoghar, Jharkhand. The main Jyotirlinga shrine is surrounded by smaller temples, including the Goddess shrine with which it is ritually connected. Deoghar is recognised in both…
Vaikom Mahadeva Templeवैकम महादेव मंदिरVaikom Mahadeva Temple
Vaikom’s Vaikkathappan temple combines a major Shiva pilgrimage, the Vaikathashtami festival and a landmark history of the struggle against caste restrictions on public approach roads.
Vaishno Devi Templeवैष्णो देवी मंदिरVaishno Devi Temple
Vaishno Devi is the Trikuta mountain pilgrimage reached from Katra in Jammu and Kashmir. Worship culminates at the Bhawan’s Holy Cave, where the Goddess is revered in three natural pindis. The journey is managed by…
Vaitheeswaran Koilवैद्येश्वरन कोइलVaitheeswaran Koil
Vaitheeswaran Koil is the Angaraka-associated Navagraha shrine between Mayiladuthurai and Sirkazhi. Its principal deity is Shiva as the divine physician, Vaidyanathar, with Thaiyalnayaki and Muthukumaraswami. The Siddhamirtham tank and traditions of healing prayers distinguish this…
VaradvinayakवरदविनायकVaradvinayak
Varadvinayak is the Ashtavinayak shrine at Mahad village in Khalapur taluka, near Khopoli in Raigad district. It is not Mahad town farther south. Its lake-found image tradition, Nandadeep lamp and compact temple distinguish this stop…
Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Simhachalamवराह लक्ष्मी नरसिंह मंदिर, सिंहाचलमVaraha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Simhachalam
Simhachalam’s hill shrine above Visakhapatnam is dedicated to Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha. For most of the year, sandalwood paste covers the principal image, giving darshan a different appearance from the deity’s uncovered form. Chandanotsavam is therefore…
Vasudev Tirth Mandirवासुदेव तीर्थ मंदिरVasudev Tirth Mandir
Vasudev Tirth combines a sacred pond, a Shiva shrine and later devotional installations in Amroha. Its grounds include a 51-foot Bajrangbali image and representations of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Vedagiriswarar Temple, Thirukazhukundramवेदगिरीश्वर मंदिर, तिरुकलुकुन्द्रमVedagiriswarar Temple, Thirukazhukundram
Thirukazhukundram has an upper Vedagiriswarar hill shrine, a lower temple and the sacred Sangu Theertham. Pakshi Theertham, its alternative name, recalls the famous eagle tradition.
Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshiवीरभद्र मंदिर, लेपाक्षीVeerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi
Lepakshi’s Veerabhadra Temple is a Vijayanagara sacred complex on the low tortoise-shaped granite hill called Kurmasaila. Carved halls, ceiling paintings, the Naga-linga and the separate monolithic Nandi form its distinctive artistic setting. Its familiar hanging…
Vidur Kuti Templeविदुर कुटी मंदिरVidur Kuti Temple
Vidur Kuti in Bijnor is a pilgrimage place associated with Mahatma Vidur and Krishna’s acceptance of his hospitality. Footprints attributed to Vidur and preserved in marble form a focus of reverence.
Vighneshwarविघ्नेश्वरVighneshwar
Vighneshwar at Ozar is the Kukadi-side Ashtavinayak shrine in Junnar taluka of Pune district. Its gilded pinnacle, lamp towers and association with the demon Vighnasura give it a distinct place in the circuit, usually visited…
Vindhyavasini Devi Temple, Vindhyachalविंध्यवासिनी देवी मंदिर, विंध्याचलVindhyavasini Devi Temple, Vindhyachal
Maa Vindhyavasini is the principal goddess shrine of Vindhyachal, near the Ganga in Mirzapur district. It anchors the Trikon pilgrimage with Kali Khoh and Ashtabhuja and is especially important to families of eastern Uttar Pradesh…
Vishalakshi Templeविशालाक्षी मंदिरVishalakshi Temple
Vishalakshi is a living Goddess shrine in the Mir Ghat lanes of Kashi, close to Manikarnika Ghat. It is distinct from both Kashi Vishwanath and Annapurna, although pilgrims often visit the three together. Its place…
Vishnuprayag Sangamविष्णुप्रयाग संगमVishnuprayag Sangam
Vishnuprayag is the meeting of the Dhauliganga and Alaknanda above Joshimath in Chamoli district. Its narrow rocky gorge is the uppermost of the five Panch Prayag confluences when followed downstream. This record describes the sangam…
Vriddha Badriवृद्ध बद्रीVriddha Badri
Vriddha Badri is the Vishnu shrine at Animath, near Joshimath in Chamoli district. Its name refers to an aged manifestation of Vishnu. It belongs to the Panch Badri pilgrimage and is distinct from Bhavishya Badri…
Yamunotriयमुनोत्रीYamunotri
Yamunotri is the westernmost shrine of Uttarakhand’s Chota Char Dham. The temple stands in a narrow Himalayan gorge in Uttarkashi district, below the Yamuna’s higher glacial source. Its yellow and vermilion tower, nearby thermal springs…
Yantrodharaka Hanuman Templeयंत्रोद्धारक हनुमान मंदिरYantrodharaka Hanuman Temple
Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple is a living Hanuman shrine beside the Tungabhadra at Hampi’s Chakratirtha area. Its defining image shows Hanuman seated in meditation within a geometric yantra, rather than in the familiar standing or mountain-bearing…
Yogadhyan Badriयोगध्यान बद्रीYogadhyan Badri
Yogadhyan Badri is the Vishnu temple at Pandukeshwar on the road between Joshimath and Badrinath. Its meditative image gives the shrine its name. It is included in Panch Badri and in the wider Sapta Badri…