Sacred Temples of Bharat
1000+ Hindu temples across India with history, significance and travel guide.
Kukke Subramanya Temple
Kukke Subramanya Temple in Karnataka is dedicated to Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya) in his serpent form, located in the scenic Western Ghats and renowned as one of the most significant pilgrimage sites for devotees seeking relief from Sarpa Dosha (astrological serpent-related afflictions).
Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple
Dharmasthala Temple in Karnataka is a unique pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Manjunatha (Shiva), distinctive for being managed by a Vaishnava Jain family for centuries while serving primarily Shaivite worship, symbolizing exceptional religious harmony.
Murudeshwar Temple
Murudeshwar Temple in Karnataka is famous for housing one of the tallest Shiva statues in the world, standing 37 meters (123 feet) tall, dramatically positioned on a hill overlooking the Arabian Sea.
Udupi Sri Krishna Matha
The Udupi Sri Krishna Matha in Karnataka is a renowned Krishna temple founded by the 13th-century philosopher-saint Madhvacharya, central to the Dvaita Vedanta philosophical tradition and famous worldwide as the origin point of Udupi cuisine.
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, is an ancient Shiva temple and the centerpiece of the Hampi UNESCO World Heritage Site, remarkable for being continuously active in worship for over 1,300 years despite the surrounding Vijayanagara Empire ruins.
Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore
The Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill in Mysore, Karnataka, is dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari (a fierce form of Durga), serving as the royal deity of the Mysore Wadiyar dynasty and a key site associated with the Mysuru Dasara festival.
Mookambika Temple, Kollur
The Mookambika Temple in Kollur, Karnataka, dedicated to Goddess Mookambika, is one of the most important Shakti shrines in South India, uniquely revered by devotees of Adi Shankaracharya's Advaita philosophical tradition.
Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna
The Mahabaleshwar Temple in Gokarna, Karnataka, houses one of the most sacred Shiva lingams in India — the Atma Linga — and the coastal town is considered one of the most significant pilgrimage and spiritual destinations on India's western coast.
Sringeri Sharada Peetham
Sringeri Sharada Peetham in Karnataka is the first and most prominent of the four cardinal mathas (monasteries) established by Adi Shankaracharya, dedicated to Goddess Sharada (Saraswati), and remains one of the most authoritative seats of Advaita Vedanta philosophy in India.
Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple
The Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple near Mangalore, Karnataka, situated on an island in the Nandini River, is one of the most significant Shakti shrines in coastal Karnataka, renowned for its unique riverine island location and association with traditional Yakshagana performance art.
Durga Temple, Aihole
The Durga Temple in Aihole, Karnataka, part of a remarkable complex of over 100 temples often called the "cradle of Indian temple architecture," represents one of the earliest experimental phases of Hindu temple design under the Chalukya dynasty.