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Akhileshwar Dham is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bhandra block of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. Situated in a rural setting near the Damodar River basin, it is a locally prominent place of worship and pilgrimage. The temple is known for its Shiva lingam, peaceful surroundings, and large gatherings during Maha Shivratri and the holy month of Shravan.
Baba Nageshwar Nath Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located in Pupri town in Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India. Situated near the town centre, it is a prominent local place of worship dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Nageshwar Nath. The temple is known for its traditional North Indian architecture, Shivling sanctum and large gatherings during Maha Shivratri and the holy month of Shravan, attracting devotees from surrounding areas.
Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, situated near Thiruvalla in Neerattupuram, Alappuzha District, Kerala. Located on the banks of the holy Pampa River, this ancient shrine attracts pilgrims from across South India. The temple is celebrated for its annual Pongala festival held during November-December, where millions of women devotees gather to offer cooked rice as a sacred offering to the goddess.
Jhadeswar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the Jhadeswar locality on the outskirts of Jharsuguda city in Jharsuguda District, Odisha, near the Ib River. Revered locally as Jhadeswar Nath, the temple enshrines a Shiva lingam as the presiding deity in a traditional Odishan shrine style. It is a prominent place of daily worship and pilgrimage in western Odisha, drawing large gatherings during Maha Shivratri and the holy month of Shravan.
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.
The Mallikarjuna Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in the heart of Kasaragod city near the taluk office. Dedicated to Lord Shiva worshipped as Mallikarjuna, it dates back to the 17th century and was built by the Ikkeri kings. The temple features traditional Kerala-style architecture with structures including sreekovil, namaskara mandapam, and chuttambalam, and is situated close to the Kumbala River.
The Mallikarjuna Temple in Inavolu is an ancient Hindu shrine built by the Kakatiya dynasty in the 11th century. Dedicated to Lord Shiva worshipped as Mylarudeva or Mallanna, it features distinctive Kakatiya architecture including 108 pillars arranged like a chariot and a Keerthi Toranam. Located about 17-18 km from Warangal city, it is a significant pilgrimage site known for its annual Jatara festival.
The Mirzapur Hanuman Temple is a historic Hindu shrine located in Mirzapur village near the tri-junction border of Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Believed to be over 400 years old, the temple features a rare black stone idol of Lord Hanuman installed by Samarth Ramdas, spiritual guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The temple attracts devotees from three states and is renowned for its annual Hanuman Jayanthi Jathara festival.
Moolasthaneswara Swamy Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Nellore city, Andhra Pradesh, near the Penna River. Regarded as one of the oldest temples in Nellore and considered the presiding deity of the town, it features traditional South Indian architecture centered on a Shiva lingam. The temple is a significant pilgrimage site, especially revered during Maha Shivaratri, and reflects the region's long-standing Shaivite heritage.
Nandmahar Dham is a Hindu temple located in Gauriganj, the administrative headquarters of Amethi district in Uttar Pradesh, India. Dedicated to Nand Mahar, the foster father of Lord Krishna, the temple is a locally revered religious site. It features traditional temple architecture and serves as a center for daily worship and festivals, particularly Janmashtami. The Dham attracts devotees and visitors from surrounding areas seeking spiritual and cultural experience.
Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple is a prominent Hindu temple in Tripunithura, dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Santhanagopala Murthy. It served as the national deity of the Kingdom of Cochin and features traditional Kerala architecture with a chariot-shaped sanctum. The temple is renowned for its annual Vrischikotsavam festival and its unique south-facing Ganesha idol.
The Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in Jamalapuram village near Errupalem in Khammam district of Telangana. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Balaji), this self-manifested deity temple is believed to be over a thousand years old and was renovated by Vijayanagara emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya. Known as Telangana Chinna Tirupati, it attracts devotees with its historical significance and serene hillside setting.
Vadakkunnathan Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the heart of Thrissur city in Kerala. Built in traditional Kerala architectural style with wood and stone, it features intricate murals depicting scenes from the Mahabharata. The temple is renowned for hosting the annual Thrissur Pooram festival and houses a unique ghee-covered Shiva lingam. It received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Excellence for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2015.
Vaikuntapuram Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara located in Vaikuntapuram village near Tenali in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the Krishna River, the temple is built in South Indian Dravidian style resembling the Tirumala Temple. It is a prominent pilgrimage centre in the Tenali-Vijayawada region and attracts devotees throughout the year, especially during festivals and weekends.
Venugopala Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna as Venugopala Swamy located in Movva village, Movva Mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. Situated about 35 km from Machilipatnam and 40 km from Vijayawada, it is renowned as the birthplace of 17th-century poet Kshetrayya who composed devotional songs in praise of the deity. The temple features traditional South Indian architecture and is an important pilgrimage centre in coastal Andhra.
Yogini Shakti Peeth is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Shakti located in Pathargama block of Godda district, Jharkhand. Revered as one of the Shakti Peethas, it is an important pilgrimage site for devotees in eastern Jharkhand and neighboring Bihar. The temple features traditional shrine architecture and hosts major gatherings during Navratri. Surrounded by rural landscape, it serves as a cultural and religious landmark for the local community and visitors.