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Adumalleshwara Temple and Mini Zoo is a combined religious and recreational attraction located about 3 km from Chitradurga city in Karnataka, at the foothills near Chitradurga Fort. The ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is set amid rocky hills and greenery. Adjacent mini zoo, maintained by the forest department, houses deer, peacocks and other birds and animals, making it a popular family outing and pilgrimage spot.
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.
The Ananthapura Lake Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Anantha Padmanabhaswamy located in the village of Ananthapura near Kumbla in Kasaragod district. It is the only lake temple in Kerala, built on an island in the center of a rectangular water tank. The temple holds significant cultural importance as it is believed to be the original seat (Moolasthanam) of Lord Padmanabhaswamy of Thiruvananthapuram and is considered one of the 108 Abhimana Kshethram of Vaishnavate tradition.
The Arattupuzha Sree Sastha Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated in Arattupuzha village in Thrissur district of Kerala. Believed to be over 3000 years old, it is dedicated to Lord Dharmasastha (Ayyappa) and Sage Vasishta. The temple is renowned for hosting the Arattupuzha Pooram, considered the oldest temple festival in Kerala and known as the Mother of all Poorams.
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.
Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located on a small rocky islet off the Arabian Sea coast near Dwarka in Devbhoomi Dwarka district, Gujarat. Accessible via a narrow causeway during low tide, the temple enshrines a self-manifested Shiva Lingam and is surrounded by sea on three sides. Believed to be over 5000 years old and associated with ancient Dwarka, it offers sea views, a serene spiritual atmosphere and is a popular pilgrimage stop near Dwarkadhish 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.
Bhanwar Mata Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located approximately 3 kilometers from Chhoti Sadri town in Pratapgarh district, Rajasthan. Built in 491 AD by King Gori of the Manvaiyani genus during the Gupta period, this historic temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhanwar Mata, a form of Durga. The temple features an inscription from Samvat 547 and is situated amidst scenic mountain ranges with natural beauty including a nearby waterfall.
Bhimgoda Kund is a sacred water tank in Haridwar, located near Har Ki Pauri. According to Hindu mythology from the Mahabharata, it was created when Bhima struck his knee on the ground, causing Ganga water to emerge. The site features a temple complex with deities including Lord Shiva, Krishna, and the Pandavas, along with historic Shivlingas. Devotees visit for holy dips believed to have purifying properties.
Bhusandeswar Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located in Bhusandeshwar village, Bhograi block, Balasore district, Odisha, near the Odisha-West Bengal border and close to Digha. It is renowned for housing a massive 12-foot tall and 14-foot wide black granite Shiva Lingam, widely cited as the largest in Asia. The temple is a significant pilgrimage centre, especially during Maha Shivratri and the month of Shravan, set in a rural coastal plain near the Subarnarekha River.
Brahmi Durgaparameshwari Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Durgaparameshwari located in Kamalashile village in Kundapura Taluk, Udupi District, Karnataka. Situated on the banks of the Kubja River amid the Western Ghats, it is known for its ancient stone architecture, serene natural setting, and long-standing Shakti worship tradition attracting devotees from coastal Karnataka.
Buda Kedar Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at the confluence of the Bal Ganga and Dharam Ganga rivers in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. Often referred to as the 'Fifth Dham' of Uttarakhand, it houses one of the largest Shiva Lingams in North India. According to legend, Lord Shiva appeared here as an old man (Vriddha) to the Pandavas after the Mahabharata war. The temple sits at approximately 1,520 metres altitude amidst the Garhwal Himalayas.
Chandragutti Renukamba Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Renukamba located in Chandragutti village, Soraba Taluk, Shivamogga District, Karnataka. Situated inside a natural cave on a hillock beside the Chandragutti Fort, it is revered as a Shakti shrine associated with Renuka, mother of Parashurama. The temple attracts pilgrims and tourists for its cave shrine, hilltop views, and historical fort remains, especially during festivals and fairs.
The Chennakesava Swamy Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Pillalamarri village in Suryapet district, Telangana. Built during the 12th-13th century Kakatiya period, it is part of a rare cluster of four medieval temples in the village. The temple features traditional Kakatiya architecture and represents an important example of medieval religious patronage by the Recherla Reddy chiefs who served as feudatories of the Kakatiya dynasty.
Chettikulangara Devi Temple is a renowned Hindu temple in Kerala dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. Located in Chettikulangara village near Mavelikkara in Alappuzha district, the temple is believed to be over 1200 years old. It is famous for its annual Kumbha Bharani festival featuring the spectacular Kettukazhcha procession and unique Kuthiyottam ritual. The temple attracts large numbers of devotees from across Central Travancore.
Chikka Madhure Shani Mahatma Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shani located in Chikka Madhure village near Doddaballapura in Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. Situated about 50 km north of Bengaluru, it is one of the prominent Shani shrines in the state. The temple features a black stone idol of Shani Mahatma and attracts devotees especially on Saturdays, Shani Amavasya and Shani Trayodashi for oil offerings and prayers for relief from Shani dosha.
The Devalgarh Temple Complex is a group of ancient Hindu temples located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), these temples date back to the 7th-15th centuries and showcase exquisite Garhwali architecture. The complex includes the Maa Raj Rajeshwari Devi Temple, Gauri Devi Temple, and Laxmi Narayan Temple, set amidst scenic Himalayan foothills.
Ekambareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as Ekambareswarar, located in Chettikulam village in Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu. Built in traditional South Indian Dravidian style, it features a sanctum with Shiva Lingam, pillared mandapa and gopuram. The temple is an important local place of worship and is notable for its peaceful rural setting close to the well-known Chettikulam Balathandayuthapani Temple.
Galta Ji Temple is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site located approximately 10 km east of Jaipur in the Aravalli Hills. The temple complex features natural springs, seven sacred water tanks (kunds), and multiple shrines built from pink sandstone. Named after Saint Galav who meditated here, it serves as an important center for the Vaishnava Ramanandi sect and is colloquially known as the Monkey Temple due to its large macaque population.
Gangolihat is a Himalayan hill town in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. It is renowned for the Haat Kalika Temple, a prominent Shakti Peeth dedicated to Goddess Kali, which was consecrated by Adi Shankaracharya. The town sits at an elevation of 1,760 meters and serves as a gateway to nearby attractions like Patal Bhuvaneshwar Cave Temple. Surrounded by deodar cedar groves and offering panoramic mountain views, it holds deep religious significance for devotees and the Kumaon Regiment.
Gauri Devi Temple is a sacred Hindu shrine located in Gaurikund, Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand. Dedicated to Goddess Parvati, it marks the starting point of the Kedarnath trek at an altitude of approximately 6,502 feet. The site features a natural hot spring where pilgrims perform ritual purification before beginning their journey. Steeped in mythology, it is believed to be where Goddess Parvati performed penance to win Lord Shiva's affection.
Gopal Mandir is a 19th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna located in Patni Bazaar in central Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Built in Maratha architectural style by Bayaji Bai Shinde, wife of Maratha ruler Daulat Rao Scindia, it is known for its marble spire, silver-plated doors and intricately carved pillars. Situated near Mahakaleshwar Temple, it is a prominent religious and heritage attraction in Ujjain's old city area.
Gopeshwar is the district headquarters of Chamoli in Uttarakhand, situated at an elevation of 1,308 meters amidst the Himalayan mountains. The town is renowned for the ancient Gopinath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, believed to date back to the 9th-11th century Katyuri dynasty. It serves as a base for pilgrims visiting Panch Kedar temples and offers scenic mountain views, terrace farms, and access to trekking routes.
Guptkashi is a historic temple town in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, situated at an elevation of approximately 1,319 meters on the banks of the Mandakini River. Known as Hidden Kashi, it is famous for the ancient Vishwanath Temple and Ardhanarishwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The town holds significant mythological importance as the place where Lord Shiva hid from the Pandavas after the Mahabharata war.
Halu Rameshwara Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Halu Rameshwara village, Honnali taluk, Davangere district, Karnataka, on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Believed to date to the Hoysala-Chalukya period and associated with Ramayana legend where Rama worshipped Shiva, it is noted for its historic stone architecture, lingam shrine, and riverside setting. It remains an active pilgrimage centre, especially during Maha Shivaratri.
Iringole Kavu is a sacred grove and forest temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, located approximately 2.5 kilometers from Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The site encompasses a sprawling 50-acre natural forest containing one of Kerala's best-preserved sacred groves with rich biodiversity. Believed to be over 2,000 years old, it is traditionally considered one of the 108 Durga temples consecrated by Lord Parasurama.
Jalakandeswarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located inside the Vellore Fort in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Built in the mid-16th century during the Vijayanagara period, it is renowned for its Vijayanagara architecture, intricate stone carvings, towering gopuram and sculpted mandapams. The temple is a major religious and architectural landmark within the fort complex surrounded by a moat.
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.
Kamadgiri Temple and Parikrama is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site centered on Kamadgiri Hill in Chitrakoot, Satna District, Madhya Pradesh, on the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh border. The hill is revered as the original Chitrakoot and believed to fulfill wishes. The main temple dedicated to Lord Rama is at the hill's base, and devotees perform a 5 km circumambulation (parikrama) around the forested hill, which houses several smaller shrines including Bharat Milap Temple.
Kamya Vana, also known as Kamyavan or Kaman, is one of the twelve sacred forests of the Braj region in Rajasthan. It is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site associated with Lord Krishna's pastimes and is believed to fulfill devotees' wishes. The area features ancient temples including the Vrinda Devi Temple, Vimal Kund, and the historic Chaurasi Khamba structure.
Kandikonda Hill is a hillock located approximately 1 kilometer from Kandikonda village in Kuravi mandal, Mahabubabad district, Telangana. The hill is crowned by a Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, which attracts lakhs of pilgrims annually, particularly during Kartika Pournami. Historically, the site was associated with temple constructions by the Recherla chiefs between 1375-1378 CE and served as an administrative division seat during Nizam rule.
Kondagattu Hill Viewpoint is located atop Kondagattu hill near Muthyampeta village in Jagtial district, Telangana. The viewpoint offers panoramic views of surrounding hills, valleys, and forest areas. It is part of the Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple complex, an ancient Hanuman shrine believed to be over 500 years old. The hilltop setting provides visitors with scenic vistas and a peaceful atmosphere amidst natural surroundings.
Koodalmanikyam Temple in Irinjalakuda, Thrissur district, is the only ancient temple in India dedicated to Lord Bharata, brother of Lord Rama. Dating back to at least the 9th century, this Kerala-style architectural marvel features a round sanctum sanctorum and an impressive Koothambalam stage for traditional performing arts. The temple is part of the Nalambalam pilgrimage circuit and hosts an annual 11-day festival with caparisoned elephants.
The Sri Lalitha Someswara Swamy Temple is a revered 7th-century Shaivite shrine located on the banks of the Krishna River in Somasila village, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana. Originally built by the Chalukya rulers, the temple complex comprises 15 ancient Shiva temples, each housing a unique Shivalinga, including replicas of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas. The site was relocated to higher ground to protect it from submersion due to the Srisailam Dam reservoir. It remains an important pilgrimage center and tourist destination known for its Chalukyan architecture and scenic riverfront setting.
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.
Malemalleshwara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located atop Malemalleshwara Hill on the outskirts of Koppal town in Karnataka. The hilltop shrine is a prominent local pilgrimage centre and landmark, offering panoramic views of Koppal town and surrounding plains. Notable for its serene hill setting, traditional South Indian architecture and association with Maha Shivaratri celebrations.
Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple at Srisailam in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located on the Nallamala Hills on the banks of the Krishna River, it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and one of the eighteen Shakti Peethas. The temple features Dravidian and Vijayanagara architecture and is a major pilgrimage centre attracting devotees year-round.
Manjunatha Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Dharmasthala village on the banks of the Netravathi River in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. Dedicated to Lord Manjunatha (Shiva), it is notable for its 800-year history, distinctive Kerala-style architecture, and unique administration by the Jain Heggade family. The temple is a major pilgrimage centre attracting thousands of devotees daily and is known for its free mass feeding tradition called Annadana.
Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park is a modern-era heritage complex spread over 40 acres in Hart, near Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Founded by Brigadier Kapil Mohan and inaugurated in 2002, it features a grand Hindu temple, mythological sculptures, and a heritage museum. The park aims to promote Vedic sciences and Indian cultural values through visual storytelling and architectural displays set against the backdrop of the Ashwini Khad valley.
Murudeshwar Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the coastal town of Murudeshwar in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. Situated on a hillock surrounded by the Arabian Sea on three sides, it is known for its 123-foot tall Shiva statue, the second tallest in India, and a 20-storey Raja Gopuram. The temple is associated with the Atma Linga legend and is a major pilgrimage and tourist destination on the Karnataka coast.
Narumbunathar Temple is an ancient Hindu Shiva temple located in Tiruppudaimarudur village on the banks of the Thamirabarani River in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Narumbunathar and Goddess Gomathi Amman, it is noted for its Dravidian architecture, riverfront setting, and long association with Shaivite tradition. The temple is a significant pilgrimage site in the Ambasamudram region.
The Navabrahma Temples are a group of nine early Badami Chalukyan Hindu temples dating between the 7th and 9th centuries. Located in Alampur near the confluence of the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers, they exemplify early North Indian Nagara style architecture. Despite being named after Brahma, all nine temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva. The site is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and features intricate carvings depicting Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Shaktism themes.
The Nava Tirupati Temple Circuit is a group of nine ancient Vishnu temples located along the Tamiraparani River in Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, between Srivaikuntam and Tiruchendur. All nine are among the 108 Divya Desams revered in Vaishnavism and are traditionally associated with the nine planetary deities (Navagrahas). Built in Dravidian style and celebrated in the hymns of Nammalvar, the circuit is a major pilgrimage route visited together, especially during the Garuda Sevai festival.
The Pachala Someswara Temple is a historic Shaivite Hindu temple located in Panagal, Nalgonda district, Telangana. Dating back to the 11th-12th centuries CE, it was built during the rule of the Kunduru Chodas and Kakatiya dynasty. The temple is named after its main deity, a Shiva Linga carved from green onyx (Pacha). It features a unique four-shrine complex with a shared mandapam and 70 intricately carved pillars depicting stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Panchalingeshwara Temple is a historic Hindu temple complex located in Hooli village, Saundatti Taluk, Belagavi District, Karnataka. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it comprises five shrines housing five Shiva lingas, giving it the name Panchalingeshwara. Built in the Western Chalukya architectural style during the 11th-12th century, it is noted for its stone carvings, stepped shikharas and heritage value as a protected monument in the Hooli temple cluster.
Parnasala is a small pilgrimage village located approximately 32 kilometers from Bhadrachalam in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem district. The site holds significant mythological importance as it is believed to be where Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent part of their fourteen-year exile during the Ramayana period. The village features a Sri Rama Temple, scenic natural surroundings along the Godavari River, and various sites associated with Ramayana legends including Sita Vaagu stream and footprints attributed to Lord Rama.
Pattiseema Veerabhadra Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra, a fierce form of Lord Shiva, located on a small island in the Godavari River near Polavaram in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. Accessible only by boat, it is a revered Shaivite pilgrimage centre surrounded by river waters and scenic landscape. The temple is known for its tranquil island setting, religious importance and large gatherings during Maha Shivaratri.
Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located atop the Solaimalai hill in the Alagar Hills, about 25 km north of Madurai near Alagar Kovil. It is revered as one of the Arupadai Veedu, the six sacred abodes of Murugan. Set within a dense forest reserve, the small shrine is associated with Tamil Sangam literature and the legend of poet Avvaiyar.
Piranmalai Kodunkundranathar Temple is a hilltop Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on Piranmalai hill in Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in the Tevaram hymns. Reached by about 500 stone steps, the temple features rock-cut architecture, inscriptions from Pandya and Chola periods, and panoramic views of the surrounding plains.
Pushpagiri Temple Complex is a cluster of historic Hindu temples located on the banks of the Penna River at Pushpagiri village in Vallur mandal, YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Often called Dakshina Kasi, the complex includes Shaiva and Vaishnava shrines such as Chintalarayaswamy, Indranatha Swamy and Vaidyanatha Swamy temples. Built between the 10th and 13th centuries under Chola, Chalukya and Vijayanagara patronage, it is noted for its Dravidian architecture, riverfront setting and religious importance.
The Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Dharmapuri village in Jagtial district of Telangana. Dating back nearly 1000 years, this Shiva shrine stands adjacent to the famous Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple on the banks of the Godavari river. The temple is renowned for its remarkable single slab stone sculpture featuring Siva, Dakshinamurthy, Vinayaka, and Sapitha Mathrukas, representing a masterpiece of medieval architecture.
Ramatheertham Temple is a Hindu hilltop temple dedicated to Lord Rama located on Ramatheertham Hill near Chimakurthy town in Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. Situated amid granite hill surroundings for which Chimakurthy is known, the temple is a local pilgrimage center associated with Ramayana traditions. Reached by a flight of stone steps, it offers panoramic views of the town and rocky landscape and attracts devotees especially during Sri Rama Navami.
Rameshwaram Ghat is a sacred Hindu religious site located at the confluence of three rivers - Banas, Chambal, and Seep - in Khandar Tehsil of Sawai Madhopur District, Rajasthan. The site features ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Chaturbhujnath. According to Ramayana legends, Lord Rama rested here during his exile and installed a Shivling. The ghat hosts major annual fairs during Kartik Purnima and Mahashivratri, attracting thousands of devotees who perform ritual bathing in the holy confluence waters.
Renuka Mata Temple is a Hindu shrine located on the banks of Renuka Lake in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Dedicated to Goddess Renuka, mother of Lord Parashurama, the temple is part of a larger complex that includes shrines to Parashurama and other deities. The site is set within the Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary and features the largest natural freshwater lake in Himachal Pradesh, which has been designated as a Ramsar wetland site.
Sheshnag Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Sheshnag, the serpent deity, located on the eastern bank of Mansar Lake in Mansar, Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir. The temple houses a large stone idol of the six-headed serpent god and adjoining shrines to Lord Shiva and Narasimha. Revered as sacred by devotees, it is closely associated with the mythology of Mansar Lake and attracts pilgrims and tourists visiting the lake complex.
Shikhar Chandi Temple is a hilltop Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Chandi located on Shikhar Chandi Hill near Patia on the northern outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Situated within the Chandaka forest fringe, the temple is reached by a flight of stone steps and offers panoramic views of the city. It is a popular local pilgrimage site and picnic spot, especially during festivals and winter months, combining religious significance with natural surroundings.
Shiv Bari Temple is a 19th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located approximately 6 kilometers from Bikaner city center. Built by Maharaja Doongar Singh in 1880 CE to commemorate his father Maharaja Lal Singh, the temple features distinctive red sandstone architecture with fortified walls. The temple houses a four-faced black marble Shiva statue and a bronze Nandi facing the Shiva lingam, along with beautiful miniature wall paintings.
Shri Raghunath Ji Temple is a 14th-century Hindu temple located on the shores of Nakki Lake in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Raghunath (Lord Rama), this ancient shrine has served as an important pilgrimage site for over 650 years. The temple features traditional architecture and offers visitors serene views of the surrounding lake and hills.
Shuklatirth Temple and Narmada Ghat is a revered Hindu pilgrimage complex located on the southern bank of the Narmada River at Shuklatirth village in Bharuch district, Gujarat. Centered around the Shukleshwar Mahadev Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the site includes Omkarnath Temple and a broad bathing ghat. It is notable for its association with sage Shukracharya, its role in Narmada Parikrama, and its scenic riverfront setting attracting pilgrims and visitors.
Somasila Someswara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Somasila village in Ananthasagaram Mandal, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, on the banks of the Penna River near the Somasila Dam and Reservoir. The temple is notable for its Shiva Lingam and traditional South Indian architecture and for being relocated to its present site when the original riverside shrines were submerged by the reservoir project.
Sree Madiyan Koolom Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located near Kanhangad in Kasaragod district, Kerala. Approximately 500 years old, it is dedicated to Kshetrapalakan Eswaran and Goddess Kalarathri Amma (Bhadrakali). The temple is renowned for its traditional Kerala-style architecture, intricate wooden carvings depicting epics like Ramayana, and its historical significance as a site promoting religious and caste unity. It serves as the headquarters of Allada Swaroopam Mookatham Nadu.
Sri Muthumalai Murugan Temple is a Hindu hill temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located on Muthumalai Hill near Pethanaickenpalayam in Salem district, Tamil Nadu. Situated a few kilometres from Attur, the temple is reached by a flight of steps and offers views of the surrounding plains and Eastern Ghats foothills. It is a locally revered pilgrimage site known for its peaceful hilltop setting, traditional Dravidian architecture, and vibrant festivals such as Thaipusam and Panguni Uthiram.
Sringeri Sharada Peetham is the first of the four Advaita Vedanta monasteries established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century, located in Sringeri town on the banks of the Tunga River in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. Centered on the Sharadamba Temple dedicated to Goddess Sharada, the complex includes the historic Vidyashankara Temple and monastic institutions, and is notable as a major center of learning and pilgrimage in South India.
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple on Ross Hill is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara in the Port Area of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Situated atop Ross Hill overlooking the Bay of Bengal and Visakhapatnam Port, it is part of the city's distinctive three-hill complex with a church and a dargah on neighboring hills. The temple features South Indian architectural elements and offers panoramic coastal views, attracting devotees and sightseers throughout the year.
The Statue of Equality is a 216-foot (66-meter) metallic statue of the 11th-century Indian philosopher and social reformer Sri Ramanujacharya. Located in Muchintal on the outskirts of Hyderabad, it is the second tallest sitting statue in the world. The monument commemorates Ramanujacharya's teachings on equality and features replicas of 108 Divya Desams, a gold deity, and cultural facilities.
Thillai Kali Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali located on the northern outskirts of Chidambaram in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu. Situated near the Thillai Nataraja Temple, it is revered as the shrine of Thillai Amman. Built in the 13th century during the reign of Chola chieftain Kopperunjingan, the temple is noted for its Dravidian architecture, prominent gopuram, and association with the legend of Shiva and Kali's dance contest.
Thirunelli Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu, located in Thirunelli village in Wayanad District, Kerala, on the foothills of Brahmagiri Hills surrounded by dense forest. Revered as Sahyamala Kshetram and Dakshina Kashi, it is known for its traditional Kerala temple architecture, stone structure, and the sacred Papanasini stream nearby where pilgrims perform ancestral rites.
Ucchi Pillayar Temple is a 7th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha atop the 83-metre-high Rockfort in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Reached by climbing 344 rock-cut steps, it is part of the historic Rockfort complex that also houses the Thayumanaswamy Temple. Noted for its Pallava-era origins, Nayak-era expansions, panoramic city views, and association with the legend of Vibhishana, it is a major pilgrimage and sightseeing landmark in central Tamil Nadu.
Vallimalai Murugan Temple is a Hindu hill temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located on Vallimalai hill near Katpadi in Vellore District, Tamil Nadu. Revered as the birthplace of Valli, consort of Murugan, the complex includes a hilltop shrine reached by about 350 stone steps and an ancient rock-cut cave temple at the foothills. Known for its Pallava-era architecture, religious significance and panoramic views of the surrounding plains, it is an important pilgrimage site in northern Tamil Nadu.
Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu, located in Singarayakonda town in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. Situated near the east coast along National Highway 16, the temple is known for its east-facing deity with Varaha and Lakshmi iconography, traditional South Indian architecture, and as a major pilgrimage center attracting devotees year-round, especially during annual Brahmotsavams and Narasimha Jayanti celebrations.