22 places to discover
Chandrabadni Temple is a revered Shakti Peetha dedicated to Goddess Sati, located atop Chandrakoot Mountain at an elevation of 2,277 meters in Tehri Garhwal district. The temple marks the site where the torso of Goddess Sati fell according to Hindu mythology. It features a sacred Shri Yantra carved on stone instead of a traditional idol and offers panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks.
Chengalamma Parameswari Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Sullurupeta town in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, near the Tamil Nadu border and Pulicat Lake. Dedicated to Goddess Chengalamma, a form of Shakti and regarded as the gramadevata of the town, it attracts devotees year-round. Believed to have origins in the Chola period, the temple features traditional South Indian architecture, a gopuram and vibrant festival celebrations, especially its annual Brahmotsavams.
Chirukandoth Porkali Bhagavathi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Palloor village in Mahe district, an enclave of the Union Territory of Puducherry surrounded by Kerala. Dedicated to Goddess Porkali Bhagavathi, a form of Shakti, the temple is notable for its association with the North Malabar Theyyam tradition and local Bhagavathi worship. It serves as an important community place of worship and cultural centre for residents of Palloor and greater Mahe region.
Desamma Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Desamma, located in Nagari town in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, near the Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border. Revered as the Gramadevata (village goddess) of Nagari, the temple is an important local place of worship and cultural identity. It features a traditional South Indian shrine with a sanctum housing the goddess idol and attracts devotees especially during festivals and auspicious days.
The Gnana Saraswati Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, located on the banks of the Godavari River in Basar, Telangana. It is one of only two prominent Saraswati temples in the Indian subcontinent. The temple is historically significant for its association with Sage Vyasa and is a major pilgrimage site where children undergo the Aksharabhyasam initiation ceremony before starting formal education.
Kalimath Temple is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali, located in Kalimath village in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand. Situated at an altitude of approximately 1,800 meters on the banks of the Saraswati River, it is recognized as a Siddha Peeth by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. The temple is notable for its unique worship tradition centered around a sacred Sri Yantra rather than a conventional idol, and holds significant mythological importance as the site where Goddess Kali is believed to have defeated the demon Raktabija.
Koniamman Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located on Big Bazaar Street in the Town Hall area of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Koniamman, regarded as the guardian deity of the city, it is one of Coimbatore's oldest and most revered shrines. The temple features traditional Dravidian architecture with a gopuram and sanctum housing the deity. It is known for its annual car festival and draws devotees and visitors throughout the year.
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple is an ancient Hindu cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located approximately 3 kilometers from Rudraprayag town in Uttarakhand. Situated slightly above the banks of the holy Alaknanda River, this sacred site is believed to be where Lord Shiva meditated during his journey to Kedarnath and sought refuge from the demon Bhasmasura. The temple features a self-manifested Shivling within a natural cave setting, offering visitors a serene spiritual experience amidst stunning Himalayan landscapes.
Kottarakkara Sree Mahaganapathy Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Kottarakkara town in Kollam district, Kerala. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, it is regarded as one of the most important Ganapathy temples in Kerala. The temple is known for its traditional Kerala architecture, central shrine housing the deity, and the famous Unniyappam offering. It holds cultural importance as the place where Ramanattam, the precursor to Kathakali, was conceived.
Maa Chintpurni Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located in Chintpurni town in Una district, Himachal Pradesh, dedicated to Goddess Chhinnamastika, a form of Goddess Durga. Believed to be one of the 51 Shakti Peethas where the feet of Goddess Sati fell, it attracts pilgrims year-round. Situated on a ridge in the western Himalayas, the temple enshrines the goddess as a pindi and is especially crowded during Navratri festivals.
Mahalingeshwara Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the heart of Puttur town in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Situated on Temple Road, it is one of the oldest and most revered Shiva temples in the coastal Karnataka region. The temple is known for its traditional Kerala-style architecture, sacred temple tank, and annual festivals that attract devotees from across the region.
Marikamba Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in the centre of Sirsi town in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. Dedicated to Goddess Marikamba, a form of Durga and regarded as the gramadevi of Sirsi, it is known for its large central idol, distinctive Kaavi art murals and wood carvings on the facade. Built in 1688, the temple is a major religious and cultural landmark and hosts the biennial Sirsi Marikamba Jatre fair attracting large numbers of devotees.
Pat Baba Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located atop Madan Mahal Hill in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated near the historic Madan Mahal Fort, the temple is a prominent local pilgrimage site and viewpoint. Known for its hilltop setting and panoramic views of Jabalpur city, it attracts devotees and tourists alike. The temple is associated with the Gond-era heritage of the area and offers a peaceful spiritual atmosphere.
Pisharikavu Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located at Kollam near Koyilandy in Kozhikode district, Kerala. Dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy (Durga), it is revered as a prominent Shakti shrine in North Malabar. The temple is known for its traditional Kerala architecture, historic legends linked to Vaishya merchants, and the annual Meena Bharani festival. Surrounded by a temple pond and grove, it attracts devotees and visitors year-round.
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, a form of Shakti, located in Samayapuram about 15 km north of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most visited Shakti shrines in the state, known for its powerful deity, Dravidian architecture with gopurams, and large devotee gatherings, especially during festivals such as Poochoriyal and Thai Poosam.
Saraswathi Temple at Koothanur is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, located in Koothanur village in Nannilam Taluk, Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the few temples in Tamil Nadu dedicated solely to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and arts. Situated on the banks of the Haridra Nadhi, the temple is a prominent pilgrimage centre especially for students, artists and devotees seeking blessings for education.
Shri Naina Devi Ji Temple is one of the 51 sacred Shakti Peeths in India, located on a hilltop at an altitude of approximately 1,177 meters in Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh. According to Hindu mythology, it marks the site where the right eye of Goddess Sati fell. The temple offers panoramic views of Gobind Sagar Lake and Bhakra Dam, attracting millions of pilgrims annually, especially during Navratri festivals.
Siddhi Vinayaka Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha located in Ainavilli village in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. Situated in the Godavari delta region near Amalapuram, it is one of the most visited Vinayaka temples in the state. The temple is noted for its south-facing idol of Siddhi Vinayaka and attracts large numbers of devotees throughout the year, especially during Vinayaka Chavithi festival.
Tilbhandeshwar Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the Bengali Tola area of Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Built in the 18th century in Nagara style, it enshrines a self-manifested Shivling believed to grow annually by the size of a til (sesame seed). The temple is noted for its distinctive architecture, intricate carvings, and association with ancient legends, attracting devotees year-round.
Tiruttani Murugan Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located atop Tiruttani Hill in Tiruttani town, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the Arupadai Veedu, the six sacred abodes of Murugan, and is traditionally associated with his marriage to Valli. The hilltop shrine features Dravidian architecture, a five-tiered gopuram and 365 stone steps, attracting pilgrims year-round.
Vanchinathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Srivanchiyam village in Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams revered in Tamil Saivite tradition. The temple is noted for its Dravidian architecture, its sacred tank called Gupta Ganga, and a rare separate shrine for Yama. Believed to have origins in the Chola period, it remains an important pilgrimage centre.
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha located in Kanipakam village in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. Situated near the Bahuda River, it is known for its self-manifested (Swayambhu) idol of Vinayaka seated in a well surrounded by water. Originally built in the 11th century and later expanded, the temple attracts large numbers of pilgrims, especially during Vinayaka Chavithi, who seek fulfillment of wishes.