Sacred Temples of Bharat
1000+ Hindu temples across India with history, significance and travel guide.
Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram
The Ramanathaswamy Temple is a Shiva temple located on Pamban Island in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, holding the distinction of being both one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and one of the four Char Dham sites.
Meenakshi Amman Temple
The Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) and her consort Sundareswarar (Shiva). It is one of the largest and most architecturally significant temples in India.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Lord Ranganatha (a reclining form of Vishnu), is the largest functioning Hindu temple complex in the world, spanning over 156 acres on an island formed by the Kaveri and Kollidam rivers.
Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai
The Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, is one of the largest Shiva temples in India, built at the base of the sacred Arunachala Hill, representing Shiva's manifestation as the element of Fire (Agni Lingam).
Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram
The Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, is uniquely dedicated to Shiva in his cosmic dancer form (Nataraja), and is one of the five Pancha Bhoota Sthalas representing the element of Space (Akasha), considered among the most philosophically profound temples in Hinduism.
Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani
The Palani Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu, situated atop a hill, is one of the six principal abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Lord Murugan and among the most visited Murugan shrines in South India.
Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram
The Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, is one of the most significant Shakti Peethas, dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, and Kanchipuram itself is revered as one of the seven sacred Mukti-giving cities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai
The Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, Chennai, is one of the most prominent and historically significant Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu's capital city, renowned for its towering colorful gopuram and classical Dravidian architecture.
Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
The Thanumalayan Temple in Suchindram, Tamil Nadu, near Kanyakumari, is uniquely significant for combining worship of the Hindu trinity — Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva — within a single temple, and for housing one of the largest Hanuman idols in India alongside a remarkable musical pillar feature.
Thiruchendur Murugan Temple
The Thiruchendur Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu, situated directly on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, is one of the six sacred abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Lord Murugan, uniquely commemorating his victory over the demon Surapadman.
Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the greatest masterpieces of Dravidian architecture, dedicated to Lord Shiva and built by the Chola Empire over a thousand years ago.