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Achankovil Sastha Temple

Achankovil Sastha Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Dharma Sastha (Ayyappa) on the banks of the Achankovil River at Achankovil village in Kollam district, Kerala, within the dense forests of the Western Ghats. It is one of the five Pancha Sastha temples of Kerala. Noted for its traditional Kerala architecture, serene forest setting and association with Parashurama legend, it is a major pilgrimage centre especially during the Mandala-Makaravilakku season.

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Adinarayana Perumal Temple

Adinarayana Perumal Temple is a Hindu Vishnu temple located in Pazhaverkadu (Pulicat) in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, near Pulicat Lake on the Coromandel Coast. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Adinarayana Perumal, the temple is a locally revered shrine with traditional South Indian architecture. It serves as a religious center for the fishing and agrarian communities of Pulicat and is visited alongside the lake, bird sanctuary and Dutch heritage sites in the area.

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Akhandalamani Temple

Akhandalamani Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Aradi village, Bhadrak district, Odisha, on the banks of the Baitarani River. Revered as Baba Akhandalamani, the black granite Shiva lingam is the presiding deity. The temple is a major Shaivite pilgrimage centre in coastal Odisha, known for its annual Maha Shivaratri festival, Bol Bam observances, and legend of its discovery by a farmer and patronage by the King of Kanika.

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Alagar Kovil

Alagar Kovil, also known as Kallazhagar Temple, is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Kallazhagar, located at the foothills of the Alagar Hills about 21 km northeast of Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Revered as one of the 108 Divya Desams, it is known for its Dravidian architecture, sculpted gopurams, and association with the Chithirai Festival when the deity is taken to Madurai.

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Alarnath Temple

Alarnath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu worshipped as Alarnath, located in Brahmagiri in Puri district, Odisha, about 25 km from Puri. Revered as a form of Lord Jagannath, it is especially significant during the Anavasara period when the Jagannath Temple in Puri remains closed. The temple features Kalinga-style architecture, stone idols and a sacred pond, attracting pilgrims and visitors interested in Vaishnavite tradition and Odishan temple heritage.

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Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple

Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Amaravathi town on the southern bank of the Krishna River in Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the Pancharama Kshetras and is revered as a major Shaivite pilgrimage centre. The temple is noted for its tall white marble Shiva lingam, Dravidian architecture, and historical association with the Amaravati region, attracting devotees and visitors throughout the year.

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Ambaji Temple

Ambaji Temple is a major Hindu pilgrimage shrine located in the town of Ambaji in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, near the Gujarat-Rajasthan border and the Aravalli hills. Dedicated to Goddess Amba, it is revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas where the heart of Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen. The white marble temple enshrines a sacred Shri Visa Yantra instead of an idol and attracts millions of devotees annually, especially during Navratri and the Bhadarvi Poonam fair.

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Anegudde Vinayaka Temple

Anegudde Vinayaka Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha located on a small hillock at Kumbashi in Kundapura Taluk, Udupi District, Karnataka. Situated about 9 km south of Kundapura along National Highway 66, it is one of the seven Mukti Sthalas of coastal Karnataka. The temple enshrines a standing black stone idol of Vinayaka and is known for its serene forested setting, elephant-related legend, and large devotee footfall.

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Annapoorneshwari Temple

The Annapoorneshwari Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Annapoorneshwari in Horanadu village, Mudigere Taluk, Chikkamagaluru District, Karnataka, on the banks of the River Bhadra amid the Western Ghats. Revered as the goddess of food and nourishment, the temple is renowned for its tradition of offering free meals (annadana) to all devotees. Its serene forested setting and long-standing pilgrimage importance attract visitors throughout the year.

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Annapurna Devi Temple

Annapurna Devi Temple is a prominent Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, located in Vishwanath Gali near the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, the goddess of food and nourishment, it is revered as the provider of sustenance. Built in 1729 in Nagara style by Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao I, the temple features a sanctum with the deity adorned with ornaments and is an important pilgrimage stop in the Kashi circuit.

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Arapaleeswarar Temple

Arapaleeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the Kolli Hills of Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu. Situated amidst forested hills of the Eastern Ghats, it is a prominent pilgrimage site for the region. The temple is known for its association with the Agaya Gangai Waterfalls nearby and its Dravidian architecture. It attracts devotees and tourists visiting Kolli Hills for religious worship and sightseeing.

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Avanigadda Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu, located in Avanigadda town in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, on the banks of the Krishna River distributary. Revered as a significant Vaishnavite pilgrimage centre in coastal Andhra, the temple is known for its traditional South Indian architecture, daily worship rituals, and annual Brahmotsavams that attract devotees from surrounding districts.

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Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple

Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple in Deoghar, Jharkhand is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located in the heart of Deoghar city, the temple complex comprises the main shrine and 21 additional temples. It is also revered as a Shakti Peetha and draws millions of pilgrims annually, especially during the Shravani Mela, making it one of the most prominent Hindu pilgrimage centres in eastern India.

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Baba Garib Nath Temple

Baba Garib Nath Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Purani Bazar, Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Often called the Deoghar of Bihar, it enshrines a Shiva Lingam believed to have been discovered under a peepal tree. The temple is a major pilgrimage center in North Bihar, especially revered during Maha Shivratri and the Shravani Mela when thousands of Kanwariyas offer holy water.

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Bada Digambar Jain Mandir Hastinapur

Bada Digambar Jain Mandir is a prominent Digambar Jain temple located in Hastinapur, Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. Dedicated to the 16th Jain Tirthankara Shri Shantinath, it stands in the ancient town revered as the birthplace of three Tirthankaras - Shantinath, Kunthunath and Aranath. The temple features traditional North Indian Jain architecture with a high shikhara, carved pillars and marble idols, and is a major pilgrimage centre within Hastinapur's cluster of Jain shrines.

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Bahuchar Mata Temple

Bahuchar Mata Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Becharaji town in Mehsana district, Gujarat. Dedicated to Goddess Bahuchara Mata, an incarnation of Goddess Durga, it is considered one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and a major Shakti shrine in Gujarat. The temple complex features traditional Gujarati architecture with intricate carvings and is a significant pilgrimage centre attracting devotees throughout the year, especially during Navratri.

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Banashankari Amma Temple

Banashankari Amma Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Banashankari, a form of Parvati, located in the Banashankari locality of South Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1915 and inspired by the historic Banashankari Temple at Badami, it is one of the city's prominent Shakti shrines. The temple features a Dravidian-style gopuram, sanctum with the deity idol, and hosts major gatherings during Navratri and the annual Banashankari Jatre festival.

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Bangaru Tirupati Temple

Bangaru Tirupati Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara located in Guttahalli village in Kolar district, Karnataka, about 85 km from Bengaluru and 20 km from Kolar town. Built as a replica of the Tirumala Tirupati Temple, it enshrines a similar idol of Lord Balaji and is a popular pilgrimage centre for devotees unable to visit Tirupati. The temple is set on a small hillock surrounded by rural landscape.

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Basukinath Temple

Basukinath Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Basukinath town in Dumka district, Jharkhand. Revered as Baba Basukinath Dham, it is traditionally regarded as one of the Jyotirlinga shrines and is closely associated with the Baidyanath Temple at Deoghar. The temple features traditional Nagara-style architecture and attracts large numbers of pilgrims, especially during the Shravani Mela.

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Bet Dwarka Shri Krishna Temple

Bet Dwarka Shri Krishna Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located on Bet Dwarka island off the coast of Okha in Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat. Revered as the original residence of Lord Krishna, it is a major pilgrimage centre within the Dwarka circuit. The temple features traditional architecture with an idol of Lord Krishna and attracts devotees year-round, accessible by ferry and the newly built Sudarshan Setu bridge.

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Bhagavathy Amman Temple

Bhagavathy Amman Temple, also known as Kanyakumari Temple, is a prominent Hindu temple located on the seashore at Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of mainland India in Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Kanyakumari, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, it is revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Notable for its east-facing deity, Dravidian architecture, and location near the confluence of three seas, it attracts pilgrims and tourists throughout the year.

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Bhargava Narasimha Temple

Bhargava Narasimha Temple is one of the nine Nava Narasimha temples located at Ahobilam near Allagadda in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh. Situated on a small hillock near Bhargava Theertham about 2 km from Lower Ahobilam, it is dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu. The temple is associated with Sage Bhargava (Parashurama) and forms part of the sacred Ahobilam pilgrimage circuit in the Eastern Ghats forest region.

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Bhramaramba Devi Temple

Bhramaramba Devi Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located within the Srisailam Temple complex in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, on the Nallamala Hills beside the Krishna River. Dedicated to Goddess Bhramaramba, the consort of Mallikarjuna Swamy, it is regarded as one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas and forms part of one of the 12 Jyotirlinga sites. The temple exhibits Dravidian architecture and holds immense pilgrimage importance.

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Bimala Temple

Bimala Temple is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Bimala located inside the Shree Jagannath Temple complex in Puri, Odisha. Considered one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and the Tantric consort of Lord Jagannath, the temple holds immense religious importance. Built in the Kalinga architectural style, it is famous for the tradition where food offered to Jagannath becomes Mahaprasad only after being re-offered to Goddess Bimala.

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Chakrapani Temple

Chakrapani Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Chakrapani located in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, on the southern bank of the Kaveri River. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams revered by Alvars and is known for its Dravidian architecture, prominent gopuram, and association with the discus (Chakra) of Vishnu. The temple is an important pilgrimage centre within the temple town of Kumbakonam.

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Chamundeshwari Temple

Chamundeshwari Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari, located atop Chamundi Hills about 13 km from Mysuru city in Karnataka. Revered as the tutelary deity of the Mysore royal family and considered one of the Shakti Peethas, the temple features Dravidian architecture with a seven-storey gopuram. Originally built in the 12th century and later expanded by Vijayanagara rulers and the Wodeyars, it attracts pilgrims and tourists year-round.

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Chandika Sthan

Chandika Sthan is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chandika in Munger, Bihar, located on Chandika Sthan Road near the eastern part of the town. It is regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas where the left eye of Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen. The temple is an important pilgrimage centre in Bihar and attracts devotees especially during Navratri and Durga Puja.

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Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple

Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple is a prominent Hindu temple in Melukote town, Mandya District, Karnataka, dedicated to Lord Cheluvanarayana Swamy, a form of Vishnu. Located on a hillock in the historic temple town, it is one of the 108 Divya Desams revered in Srivaishnavism. Known for its Dravidian architecture, towering gopuram and association with saint Ramanujacharya, the temple is notable for its religious importance, annual Vairamudi festival and cultural heritage.

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Chikka Tirupati Temple

Chikka Tirupati Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara located in Chikka Tirupati village, Malur Taluk, Kolar District, Karnataka, about 30 km east of Bengaluru. Revered as a smaller replica of the Tirumala Tirupati Temple, it attracts devotees seeking blessings of Lord Balaji. The temple features Dravidian architecture with a gopuram and black stone idol, set amid a rural landscape with a temple tank and village surroundings.

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Dandi Hanuman Temple

Dandi Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple located on Bet Dwarka Island in Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat. Dedicated to Lord Hanuman and his son Makardhwaja, it is notable as one of the few temples where both are worshipped together. Situated near the main Dwarkadhish Temple on the island, the temple is an important pilgrimage stop for visitors to Bet Dwarka and is associated with local legends linking Hanuman's lineage to the island.

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Devipatan Temple

Devipatan Temple, also known as Maa Patan Devi Temple, is a revered Hindu Shakti Peetha located in Tulsipur town of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, near the Indo-Nepal border. Dedicated to Goddess Durga as Patan Devi, it is believed to be the site where the left shoulder of Goddess Sati fell. The temple attracts thousands of pilgrims, especially during Navratri, and is known for its religious importance, traditional architecture and annual fairs.

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Devuni Kadapa Venkateswara Swamy Temple

Devuni Kadapa Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in Devuni Kadapa on the outskirts of Kadapa city, Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, it is traditionally regarded as the gateway to Tirumala and called Tirumala Tholi Gadapa. Notable for Vijayanagara-style architecture, its eastern gopuram, carved mandapas and inscriptions, the temple is an important pilgrimage centre administered in affiliation with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

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Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple

Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple is a hilltop Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located on Sivagiri Hill in Palani, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the Six Abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Murugan and houses an idol made of navapashanam by Siddhar Bogar. Reached by 690 steps, winch and rope car, the temple overlooks Palani town and attracts large pilgrim crowds, especially during Thaipusam and Panguni Uthiram festivals.

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Dharmaraya Swamy Temple

Dharmaraya Swamy Temple is an 800-year-old Hindu temple located in Nagarathpet, central Bengaluru, Karnataka, dedicated to Dharmaraya (Yudhishthira), the eldest of the Pandavas. Built by the Vahni Kula Kshatriya (Thigala) community, it is noted for its Dravidian architecture and as the origin point of the annual Karaga festival, one of Bengaluru's oldest and most significant religious traditions attracting devotees and visitors year-round.

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Draupadi Amman Temple, Katterikuppam

Draupadi Amman Temple is a Hindu temple located in Katterikuppam village in Puducherry, India. Dedicated to Goddess Draupadi, revered as an incarnation of Shakti and consort of the Pandavas, the temple serves as an important local place of worship. It is known for its annual Theemithi fire-walking festival and Mahabharata-related traditions. The modest temple structure features typical South Indian elements and attracts devotees from surrounding villages and Puducherry town.

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Dwarkadhish Temple

Dwarkadhish Temple, also known as Jagat Mandir, is a prominent Hindu temple in Dwarka town, Devbhoomi Dwarka district, Gujarat, on the Gomti River near the Arabian Sea. Dedicated to Lord Krishna as Dwarkadhish, it is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The five-storey limestone temple, supported by 72 pillars and topped by a 78-metre shikhara with a flag, exhibits Chalukya architectural style and attracts pilgrims and tourists year-round.

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Dwarkadhish Temple

Dwarkadhish Temple is a prominent Hindu temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to Lord Krishna worshipped as Dwarkadhish. Located in the old city near Vishram Ghat, it was built in 1814 by Seth Gokul Das Parikh, treasurer of the Gwalior State. Known for its Rajasthani architectural style, intricately carved pillars and black marble idol of Krishna, it is a major pilgrimage centre in Braj region.

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Ettukudi Murugan Temple

Ettukudi Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located in Ettukudi village in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. Situated between Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur, it is one of the important Murugan shrines in the region. The temple is known for its sculptural idol of Murugan, Dravidian architecture, and association with the legend of a sculptor who created idols at Sikkal, Ettukudi and Enkan. It attracts devotees year-round, especially during festivals.

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Gangamma Temple, Tatayyagunta

Tataiahgunta Gangamma Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in the Tatayyagunta locality of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to Goddess Gangamma, the Gramadevata (village goddess) and guardian deity of Tirupati, it is one of the city's most revered folk shrines. The temple is widely known for its annual Gangamma Jatara folk festival and attracts large numbers of devotees throughout the year, especially during festival periods.

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Gunaseelam Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple

Gunaseelam Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Prasanna Venkatachalapathy, located on the northern bank of the Kaveri River at Gunaseelam near Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It is regarded as an Abhimana Sthalam and Dakshina Tirupati, known for its Dravidian architecture, association with Sage Gunaseela, and tradition of devotees seeking blessings for mental well-being.

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Hanuman Setu Temple

Hanuman Setu Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located on the banks of the Gomti River near Hanuman Setu bridge in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Situated near Lucknow University and Hazratganj, it is one of the most visited religious sites in the city. Established in the 1960s, the temple is known for its large Hanuman idol, peaceful riverside setting, and large gatherings of devotees, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

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Harsiddhi Temple

Harsiddhi Temple is a revered Hindu temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, dedicated to Goddess Harsiddhi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga and Annapurna. Located near the Mahakaleshwar Temple, it is regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The temple is notable for its Maratha-era architecture, central idol of the goddess, and two towering Deep Stambhas adorned with lamps that are illuminated during festivals, attracting devotees year-round.

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Hasanamba Temple

Hasanamba Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Hasanamba, the presiding deity of Hassan city in Karnataka. Located in the heart of Hassan, the temple is notable for opening only once a year during Diwali for about 7 to 12 days. Built in the 12th century in Hoysala architectural style, it features an anthill representing the goddess and attracts thousands of devotees during its annual festival.

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Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple

Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman located in Irukkankudi village near Sattur in Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu. Situated at the confluence of the Arjuna and Vaippar rivers, it is revered as a powerful Shakti shrine. Believed to be about 300 years old and managed by the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, the temple is known for its annual festivals and draws large numbers of devotees from across the region.

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Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy Temple

Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy Temple is a renowned Hindu temple located in Ryali village, Atreyapuram Mandal, in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, on the banks of the Vasishta Godavari tributary. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his combined Kesava and Mohini form, it is notable for its unique black stone idol depicting Vishnu on the front and Mohini on the back. Built in the 11th century in Chalukya-Chola architectural style, it is an important pilgrimage center in coastal Andhra.

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Jagannath Temple, Baripada

Jagannath Temple in Baripada, also known as Haribaldev Jew Temple, is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. Located in the centre of Baripada town, it was built in 1575 CE by Maharaja Baidyanath Bhanj. The temple is notable for its Kalinga-style architecture and for hosting the second largest Ratha Yatra in Odisha after Puri, where deities are taken on chariots to the Gundicha Temple.

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Jagannath Temple, Jajpur

Jagannath Temple in Jajpur is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, located in Jajpur Town, Jajpur District, Odisha, near the Baitarani River. Built in the Kalinga architectural style resembling the Puri Jagannath Temple, it enshrines wooden idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. It is a prominent religious centre in the town alongside the Biraja Temple and attracts devotees especially during Rath Yatra.

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Jatipura Mukharvind Temple

Jatipura Mukharvind Temple is a revered Hindu temple located in Jatipura village on the southern edge of Govardhan Hill in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It enshrines the Mukharvind Shila, regarded as the mouth of Giriraj Govardhan, and is closely associated with Lord Krishna and Shrinathji traditions. The temple serves as a major starting point for Govardhan Parikrama and attracts pilgrims year-round, especially during Govardhan Puja and Annakut festivals.

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Kaal Bhairav Temple

Kaal Bhairav Temple is a revered Hindu temple located in the Visheshar Ganj area of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to Kaal Bhairav, regarded as the Kotwal (guardian) of the city. Situated near Chowk and close to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, it is considered one of the oldest temples in Varanasi. The temple enshrines a silver-faced idol of the deity adorned with garlands and is visited by devotees seeking protection and blessings during their stay in Varanasi.

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Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple

Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy (Adi Shakti) located at Kadampuzha in Malappuram District, Kerala. Situated between Kuttippuram and Valanchery on National Highway 66, it is notable for having no idol; the deity is worshipped in a pit (hole) where the goddess is believed to have manifested. It is one of the most visited Shakti shrines in Kerala.

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Kal Bhairav Temple

Kal Bhairav Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Kal Bhairav, regarded as the guardian deity of Ujjain, located in Bhairavgarh about 6 km from Ujjain city centre in Madhya Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the Shipra River, it is one of the Ashta Bhairav temples and is famous for the unique tradition of offering liquor to the deity. The temple exhibits Malwa-style architecture and attracts devotees and tourists throughout the year.

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Kalighat Kali Temple

Kalighat Kali Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali located in the Kalighat locality of South Kolkata, West Bengal. Considered one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, it is among Kolkata's most important pilgrimage sites. The present temple structure was completed in 1809. The temple features a distinctive hut-style architecture with a black stone idol of Kali and attracts thousands of devotees daily.

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Kalikambal Temple

Kalikambal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kalikambal (a form of Kamakshi) and Lord Kamateswarar, located on Thambu Chetty Street in George Town (Parry's Corner), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Originally near the seashore, it was relocated in the 1640s and the present structure was built in 1678. Known for its Dravidian architecture, the temple is historically associated with Maratha ruler Shivaji's visit in 1677 and remains an important religious site in central Chennai.

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Kali Mata Temple

Kali Mata Temple is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali located in Kalka town in Panchkula district, Haryana, on the Kalka-Shimla Highway. Believed to be ancient and associated with the Mahabharata era, the temple gives Kalka its name. It is an important Shakti shrine attracting devotees year-round, especially during Navratri, and serves as a prominent stop for pilgrims traveling between the plains and Himachal Pradesh.

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Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple

Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara located at Srinivasa Mangapuram, about 12 km west of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. Managed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), it is notable as the place where Lord Venkateswara is believed to have stayed with Goddess Padmavathi after their marriage. The temple features Dravidian architecture and is an important pilgrimage site for devotees visiting the Tirupati region.

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Kalyana Venkateswara Temple

Kalyana Venkateswara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara located in Punganur town, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. Situated in the heart of the town near the Punganur Palace, it is an important pilgrimage centre for devotees of Vishnu. The temple is noted for its Dravidian architecture, ornate gopuram and serene sanctum. Maintained by the temple administration, it attracts visitors year-round, especially during Brahmotsavams and Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebrations.

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Kamakhya Temple

Kamakhya Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya located atop Nilachal Hill in western Guwahati, Assam. Regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and a major centre of Tantric Shaktism, it is known for its distinctive beehive-like shikhara and sanctum with a yoni-shaped cleft. The present structure was rebuilt in 1565 by Koch ruler Nara Narayana after the original was destroyed, with later Ahom additions.

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Kamakshi Temple

Kamakshi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, a form of Shakti, located in Ambaji town in Banaskantha district, Gujarat. Situated near the renowned Ambaji Temple complex, it is visited as part of the Ambaji pilgrimage circuit. The temple features traditional architecture with a sanctum housing the deity idol, and serves as a quieter place of worship compared to the main shrine, attracting devotees and tourists exploring the religious sites of Ambaji.

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Kamatchi Amman Temple

Kamatchi Amman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi located in the Heritage Town area of Puducherry city, Puducherry Union Territory. Situated near the French Quarter, it is known for its Dravidian architecture, colorful gopuram and sanctum housing the goddess. The temple is an active place of worship and a cultural landmark, attracting devotees and visitors interested in South Indian temple traditions and architecture.

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Kanaka Durga Temple

Kanaka Durga Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kanaka Durga located atop Indrakeeladri Hill in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, overlooking the Krishna River. Revered as one of the Shakti Peethas, it attracts large numbers of pilgrims year-round, especially during Dasara Navratri. The temple features Dravidian architecture, a self-manifested idol, and panoramic views of Vijayawada city and Prakasam Barrage.

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Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Kumbakonam

Kasi Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva worshipped as Kasi Viswanathar and Goddess Visalakshi, located in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, near the Mahamaham Tank. It is one of the prominent Shiva temples in the temple town of Kumbakonam and is traditionally believed to grant merit equivalent to worship at Kashi. The temple features Dravidian architecture and is closely associated with the 12-year Mahamaham festival.

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Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple

Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Durgaparameshwari located in Kateel, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, on an islet in the middle of the Nandini River. Located about 26 km from Mangaluru, it is one of the most revered Shakti temples in coastal Karnataka. The temple is known for its scenic river island setting, traditional Kerala-style architecture, and association with Yakshagana and Annadana traditions.

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Kodandaramaswamy Temple

Kodandaramaswamy Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama located in the heart of Tirupati city, Andhra Pradesh. Managed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), it is notable for its east-facing sanctum with deities of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana holding bows. Built in the 16th century during Vijayanagara and Chola periods, it features classic South Indian Dravidian architecture with ornate gopuram and stone carvings.

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Kuchanur Saneeswarar Temple

Kuchanur Saneeswarar Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Saneeswarar (Shani/Saturn) located in Kuchanur village, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Surabhi River. Unlike most Navagraha shrines where Shani is a subsidiary deity, here he is the presiding deity. The temple is known for its self-manifested idol and draws large numbers of devotees, especially on Saturdays, seeking relief from adverse planetary influences.

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Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple

Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Pithapuram, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. Situated within the same complex as the Puruhutika Devi Shakti Peetha, it is revered as a sacred Shaivite and Shakta pilgrimage centre. The temple features traditional South Indian architecture, a sacred pond called Padagaya Sarovaram, and is closely associated with the legend of Gayasura and the Dattatreya avatar Sripada Sri Vallabha.

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Kutralanathar Temple

Kutralanathar Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Courtallam (Kutralam) in Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu, near the Western Ghats and the Chittar River. Revered as the shrine of Kutralanathar with consort Kuzhalvaimozhi, it is noted for Dravidian architecture, ancient inscriptions and its association with Sage Agastya. It houses the Chitra Sabha, one of the five sacred dance halls of Lord Nataraja, attracting pilgrims and visitors year-round.

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Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Antarvedi

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Antarvedi village in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, at the confluence of the Vasishta branch of the Godavari River and the Bay of Bengal. Dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Vishnu, with Goddess Lakshmi, the temple is known for its coastal setting, traditional South Indian architecture, and religious importance as a major Vaishnavite pilgrimage centre in coastal Andhra Pradesh.

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Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Korukonda

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu, located on a small hillock at Korukonda near Rajahmundry in East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. The temple complex consists of a hilltop shrine and a foothill temple. Dating to the 14th century and associated with local Korukonda rulers, it is a prominent Vaishnavite pilgrimage centre known for its hilltop setting and traditional South Indian architecture.

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Lankeswari Temple

Lankeswari Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Lankeswari in Sonepur town, Subarnapur District, Odisha, situated near the Mahanadi River. Revered as the presiding deity of the former Sonepur princely state, the temple is an important Shakti shrine. Built under Chauhan patronage, it features traditional Odishan temple architecture and remains a central religious landmark and cultural identity symbol for the region.

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Lower Ahobilam Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

Lower Ahobilam Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located at Ahobilam in Allagadda mandal, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, at the foothills of the Nallamala Hills of the Eastern Ghats. Dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu, with Goddess Lakshmi, it is the principal temple among the Nava Narasimha Kshetras and one of the 108 Divya Desams. Known for Vijayanagara-style architecture, it serves as the base for pilgrimages to the Upper Ahobilam shrines.

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