Temple Explorer
Explore 37 sacred temples across India and the world — from ancient Jyotirlingas to grand Dravidian complexes.
Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The most visited Ganesha temple in India, attracting millions annually. The deity is Siddhivinayak — the granter of wishes. Tuesday is the special worship day with enormous queues.
Pune/Raigad/Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
8 sacred self-manifested (svayambhu) Ganesha temples forming a traditional pilgrimage circuit. Each temple has a unique form and legend. The circuit starts and ends at Morgaon.
Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra
Famous for its gold-adorned Ganesha idol and being the epicenter of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Pune. The temple trust organizes one of the most spectacular festivals in India.
Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Famous for its self-growing (svayambhu) idol discovered in a well. The idol is believed to be gradually increasing in size over centuries.
Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu
Ancient Ganesha temple perched atop the famous Rockfort — a massive rock formation rising 83 meters above the city. One of the most iconic landmarks of Tamil Nadu.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
The most sacred Shiva temple and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Shiva is believed to whisper the Taraka Mantra to every soul that dies in Kashi, granting moksha (liberation).
Kedarnath, Uttarakhand (3,583m altitude)
The highest of the 12 Jyotirlingas, part of the Char Dham pilgrimage. Legend says Shiva hid from the Pandavas here in the form of a bull, and his hump-shaped back remained as the lingam.
Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Gujarat
The first of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Destroyed and rebuilt 17 times throughout history — an enduring symbol of Hindu resilience and faith.
Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
The temple of Shiva's cosmic dance (Ananda Tandava). One of the Pancha Bhuta Sthalams representing the element of Space (Akasha). Contains the Chidambara Rahasya — the "secret of consciousness."
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
UNESCO World Heritage Site. A masterpiece of Chola architecture with a 216-foot vimana (tower) — the tallest of its kind. The capstone weighing approximately 80 tons was raised without modern machinery.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and the only south-facing (Dakshinamurti) Jyotirlinga. The lingam is svayambhu (self-manifested). Famous for the Bhasma Aarti at 4 AM where the deity is anointed with sacred ash.
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and part of the Char Dham pilgrimage. The Shiva Linga here was established by Lord Rama himself before crossing to Lanka. Has the longest temple corridor in India.
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
One of the Pancha Bhuta Sthalams representing the element of Fire (Agni). The Arunachala hill itself IS the lingam — Shiva manifested as a column of fire here. Ramana Maharshi's spiritual abode.
Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
The richest and most visited temple in the world. Over 50,000–100,000 pilgrims visit daily. The deity Venkateswara (Balaji) is considered a form of Vishnu.
Srirangam, Tamil Nadu
The largest functioning Hindu temple in the world (156 acres). Premier Divya Desam (first among 108). Ranganatha reclines on Adishesha here — the most important Sri Vaishnava temple.
Puri, Odisha
One of the Char Dhams. Home of the world-famous Rath Yatra. The Mahaprasadam (sacred food) kitchen feeds 100,000+ people daily — the largest kitchen in the world.
Chamoli, Uttarakhand (10,279 ft)
One of the Char Dhams and a Divya Desam. Vishnu as Badrinarayan meditating under a badri (jujube) tree in the Himalayas. One of the holiest Vaishnava shrines.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Vishnu reclines as Anantashayana on the serpent Ananta. Famous for the discovery of treasure vaults containing an estimated $22+ billion in gold and jewels — one of the richest institutions on earth.
Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
The most visited temple in Vrindavan. Unique worship where the curtain before the deity is repeatedly opened and closed — the deity's beauty is considered so overwhelming that prolonged gazing is not possible.
Dwarka, Gujarat
One of the Char Dhams. Krishna's legendary kingdom. Marine archaeological excavations found submerged city structures off the coast, correlating with the tradition that Dwarka was submerged by the sea.
Guruvayur, Kerala
Called the "Dwarka of the South." Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri composed the Narayaneeyam here in 1586 CE — a 1,036-verse summary of the Bhagavata Purana — and was cured of severe rheumatism upon completion.
Nathdwara, Rajasthan
Principal shrine of the Pushtimarg tradition (Vallabhacharya). The deity depicts seven-year-old Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill. Famous for Pichwai paintings and eight daily darshans.
Raman Reti, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
International center of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1975. The samadhi (memorial tomb) of Prabhupada is here. Hosts hundreds of international devotees year-round.
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Rama's birthplace. The grand new temple was consecrated in January 2024 after decades of legal and social discourse. One of the most significant temples in Hindu civilization.
Bhadrachalam, Telangana
Famous for its spectacular Rama Navami Kalyanotsavam (celestial wedding) celebration. The Telangana government sends pearls and silk for the divine wedding every year.
Chitrakoot, UP/MP border
Where Rama spent his exile period. The Kamadgiri hill is circumambulated by pilgrims (5 km parikrama). Multiple sacred sites from the Ramayana are located here.
Janakpur, Nepal
Sita's birthplace and the venue of her marriage to Rama. The most important Rama-Sita pilgrimage site outside India.
Trikuta Mountains, Jammu & Kashmir
The most-visited Shakti shrine in India, attracting over 15 million pilgrims annually. A natural cave temple containing three natural rock formations (pindis) representing Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati.
Nilachal Hill, Guwahati, Assam
One of the 4 Adi Shakti Peethas. The sanctum has no idol but a natural rock fissure symbolizing the yoni, kept moist by a natural spring. Central to Tantric traditions.
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Iconic temple complex dedicated to Meenakshi (a form of Parvati) and Sundareshwarar (Shiva). Unique in that the Goddess is the primary deity, not Shiva. 14 gopurams covered with thousands of colorful sculptures.
Kolkata, West Bengal
Where Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa served as priest and had his spiritual experiences. One of the most important temples for understanding the Bengali devotional tradition and modern Hindu renaissance.
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
One of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas where the navel of Sati fell. Unique as the sole Shakti shrine for all Shiva temples in Kanchipuram. Sri Chakra installed here by Adi Shankaracharya.
Palani Hills, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
The most visited Muruga temple. One of the six Arupadai Veedu (sacred abodes). Muruga came here as Dhandayuthapani — a renunciate with only a staff — after losing the fruit-race to Ganesha.
Thoothukudi coast, Tamil Nadu
Where Muruga defeated the demon Surapadman in the defining battle. The only coastal Arupadai Veedu. Ancient temple with Sangam-era references.
Near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Where Muruga taught the meaning of Pranava (Om) to his own father Shiva. The son became guru to the father — hence the name Swaminatha ("Lord of the Lord").
Selangor, Malaysia
Features the world's tallest Muruga statue at 42.7 meters (gold-painted). Site of the world's largest Thaipusam celebration with over a million devotees.
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
The premier temple for Sarpa Dosha (serpent-related affliction) remedies. Over 5,000 years old. Vasuki and other serpents took refuge here under Subramanya's protection.
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