Sacred Temples of Bharat
1000+ Hindu temples across India with history, significance and travel guide.
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple (Samadhi Mandir)
The Samadhi Mandir in Shirdi, Maharashtra, is dedicated to Sai Baba of Shirdi, a revered spiritual master who lived from approximately 1838 to 1918 and is worshipped by both Hindus and Muslims as a saint who transcended religious boundaries.
Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
The Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is one of the wealthiest and most visited Hindu temples in India, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai. It draws devotees from all walks of life including prominent Bollywood and business personalities.
Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple
Trimbakeshwar Temple near Nashik, Maharashtra, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, uniquely distinguished by its lingam featuring three faces representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva together, and its location at the source of the sacred Godavari River.
Bhimashankar Temple
Bhimashankar Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is nestled in the dense Sahyadri (Western Ghats) forests near Pune, Maharashtra, combining profound religious significance with location within the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
Grishneshwar Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is located near the famous Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, notable as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and for its proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage Ellora cave complex.
Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga Temple
Parli Vaijnath Temple in Maharashtra is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva, with this site being one of two locations (alongside Deoghar in Jharkhand) historically claimed as the authentic Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga, reflecting an interesting historical theological debate.
Tulja Bhavani Temple, Tuljapur
Tulja Bhavani Temple in Tuljapur, Maharashtra, is one of the most significant Shakti shrines in the state, famously revered as the family deity (Kuldevi) of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire.
Khandoba Temple, Jejuri
The Khandoba Temple in Jejuri, Maharashtra, dedicated to Lord Khandoba (a regional folk deity considered a form of Shiva), is famous for its distinctive tradition of devotees and visitors being showered with turmeric powder (bhandara), creating the temple's iconic golden-yellow visual identity.
Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur
The Mahalakshmi Temple (Ambabai Temple) in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, is one of the Shakti Peethas, dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, and stands among the most significant Devi shrines in Western India.