Sacred Temples of Bharat
1000+ Hindu temples across India with history, significance and travel guide.
Kedarnath Temple
Kedarnath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu shrines, dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated at 3,583 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the highest among the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
Badrinath Temple
Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (worshipped as Badrinarayan), situated at 3,133 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. It is one of the four sites in the sacred Char Dham pilgrimage and one of the 108 Divya Desams.
Gangotri Temple
Gangotri Temple in Uttarakhand, dedicated to Goddess Ganga, marks the origin point of the sacred Ganges River and is one of the four sites in the Chota Char Dham Himalayan pilgrimage circuit.
Yamunotri Temple
Yamunotri Temple in Uttarakhand, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, marks the source of the sacred Yamuna River and traditionally serves as the starting point of the Chota Char Dham Himalayan pilgrimage circuit.
Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar
Mansa Devi Temple atop Bilwa Parvat hill in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, is one of the Siddhi Peethas dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi, believed to be born from the mind of sage Kashyapa and capable of fulfilling devotees' wishes.
Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar
Chandi Devi Temple atop Neel Parvat hill in Haridwar, on the eastern bank of the Ganges, is dedicated to Goddess Chandi, commemorating her victory over the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha as described in the Devi Mahatmya.
Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
Har Ki Pauri is the most sacred ghat (riverbank steps) in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on the banks of the Ganges, believed to be the exact spot where the river first touches the plains after descending from the Himalayas, and the principal site of the Kumbh Mela.