15 places to discover
Ambika Bhawani Temple is a revered Hindu Shakti temple located in Aami village, Dighwara block, Saran district, Bihar, on the banks of the Ghaghara River near its confluence with the Ganga. Dedicated to Goddess Ambika Bhawani, it is regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The temple features traditional North Indian architecture and attracts devotees especially during Navratri for worship and religious gatherings.
The Brahma Temple in Chebrolu, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, is a rare Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator in the Hindu trinity. Located in the historic temple village of Chebrolu, known for its cluster of ancient shrines, the temple features a four-faced idol of Brahma and exhibits architectural elements from the Chola and Eastern Chalukya periods. It is one of the few Brahma temples in India and holds religious and heritage significance for visitors.
The Brahma Temple in Pushkar is one of the very few existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator god Brahma and remains the most prominent among them. Located close to the sacred Pushkar Lake, the temple dates to the 14th century with a distinctive red spire and marble structure. It holds significant religious importance as a major Hindu pilgrimage site and is considered one of the ten most religious places in the world.
Brahmeswar Temple is an 11th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Brahmeswar Patna in the Old Town area of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Built in 1058 CE during the Somavamsi dynasty, it is renowned as a fine example of Kalinga architecture with intricate stone carvings, sculpted vimana and jagamohana. The temple is an important heritage and pilgrimage site within Bhubaneswar's temple city landscape.
Damodarji Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Damodar, a form of Lord Vishnu/Krishna, located near the sacred Damodar Kund at the foothills of Girnar Hill in Junagadh, Gujarat. The temple is an important Vaishnavite pilgrimage site and is noted for its stone architecture, sacred water tank, and serene natural setting. It attracts devotees and tourists visiting Girnar and Junagadh's heritage sites.
The Frog Temple (Medhak Mandir) is a distinctive 19th-century Shiva temple located in Oel town, Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. Built on the back of a large stone frog, it is the only temple of its kind in India. Constructed between 1860 and 1870 by Raja Bakshi Singh of Oel State, the temple follows tantric Manduk architecture with an octagonal lotus-shaped base and houses a Narmadeshwar Shivling.
Fullara Temple is a revered Hindu Shakti Peetha located in Fullara village near Labhpur in Birbhum district, West Bengal. Dedicated to Goddess Fullara, an incarnation of Adi Shakti, it marks the site where the lower lip of Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen. The temple features a distinctive vermilion-covered stone idol without a conventional image, a sacred pond beside it, and hosts major gatherings during Navratri and the annual Magh Purnima fair.
Jalpesh Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Jalpesh village near Maynaguri in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is one of the oldest and most revered Shiva temples in North Bengal, housing a sacred Shiva Lingam known as Anadi. The temple is notable for its historical association with the Koch dynasty and its annual Jalpesh Mela held on Maha Shivaratri.
The Leaning Temple of Huma is a 17th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as Bimaleshwar, located in Huma village on the banks of the Mahanadi River about 23 km south of Sambalpur, Odisha. Famous as one of the few leaning temples in the world, its main vimana tilts noticeably while smaller shrines also lean at varying angles. The temple is an important pilgrimage site, known for its unique architecture, riverside setting and sacred Kudo fish.
Ramchandi Temple is a small Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Ramachandi, located at the confluence of the Kushabhadra River and the Bay of Bengal near Konark in Puri district, Odisha. Situated about 7 km from the Konark Sun Temple on the Marine Drive, it is revered as the guardian deity of Konark. The temple offers scenic river and sea views and is a popular stop for pilgrims and tourists visiting the Sun Temple and Chandrabhaga Beach.
Sri Mukhalingam Temple is a historic Hindu temple complex in Mukhalingam village, Jalumuru Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, on the banks of the Vamsadhara River. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Mukhalingeswara, it comprises three ancient shrines built between the 8th and 11th centuries by Eastern Ganga kings. Noted for Kalinga-style architecture, intricate stone carvings and inscriptions, it is a protected monument and major Shaivite pilgrimage centre.
Thanumalayan Temple, also known as Sthanumalayan Temple, is a historic Hindu temple located in Suchindram in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, about 11 km from Kanyakumari town. Dedicated to the Trimurti represented as Sthanumalayan (Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma in one lingam), it is renowned for its Dravidian architecture, towering seven-storey gopuram, intricate stone sculptures, musical pillars and a 22-foot Hanuman statue, reflecting centuries of patronage by Pandya, Chola and Travancore rulers.
Tripura Sundari Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in Boral village, Rajpur Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, on the southern fringe of Kolkata. Dedicated to Goddess Tripura Sundari, a form of Adi Shakti, it is regarded as one of the oldest temples in the region. The temple is notable for its traditional Bengal architecture, terracotta work, and long-standing association with Shakti worship and local heritage.
Veera Narayana Temple is a 13th-century Hoysala temple located in Belavadi village, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Veera Narayana, it is notable as a large trikuta (three-shrined) temple built of soapstone in Hoysala architecture. Commissioned by Hoysala King Veera Ballala II around 1200 CE, it is known for its spacious courtyard, ornate pillars, and detailed sculptures.
Virupakshi Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as Virupaksha, located in Virupakshi village at Hampi in Vijayanagara District, Karnataka. Situated on the south bank of the Tungabhadra River, it is the principal temple of the Hampi Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Notable for its towering eastern gopuram, ancient origins and continuous worship, it remains a major pilgrimage and architectural landmark of the Vijayanagara era.