Sacred Temples of Bharat
1000+ Hindu temples across India with history, significance and travel guide.
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple (Tirupati Balaji)
The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is a globally renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu, situated atop the seven hills of Tirumala in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It is the richest and most visited religious site in the world, drawing 50,000 to 100,000 pilgrims daily and over 30 crore visitors annually.
Srisailam Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple
The Srisailam Temple in Andhra Pradesh is uniquely significant as both one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva and one of the 18 Shakti Peethas, dedicated to Mallikarjuna (Shiva) and Bhramaramba (Parvati) together — a rare dual designation among Indian temples.
Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada
The Kanaka Durga Temple atop Indrakeeladri Hill in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, overlooking the Krishna River, is one of the most significant Shakti shrines in South India, attracting massive crowds especially during Navratri.
Ahobilam Temple (Nava Narasimha Kshetram)
Ahobilam in Andhra Pradesh is a unique pilgrimage site comprising nine distinct temples (Nava Narasimha Kshetram) dedicated to nine forms of Lord Narasimha, spread across a dramatic forested hill terrain in the Nallamala range.