25 places to discover
Ameen Peer Dargah, also known as Pedda Dargah and Asthana-e-Magdoom Ilahi, is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Kadapa city, Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to Sufi saints Peerullah Hussaini and Arifullah Hussaini II, it was built in 1683. Known as a symbol of communal harmony, it attracts devotees of all faiths. The white marble structure with arched entrances and minarets is especially visited during the annual Urs festival.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Salangpur (Sarangpur), Botad district, Gujarat, is a prominent Swaminarayan Hindu temple managed by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS). Located in the village of Sarangpur, it is known for its marble architecture, intricately carved idols, and association with Gunatitanand Swami. The complex includes the main mandir, Smruti mandirs of revered gurus, and guest facilities, attracting pilgrims and visitors year-round.
Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple is a Hindu Vishnu temple located in Thirukannamangai village in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams revered in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham and is dedicated to Vishnu as Bhaktavatsala Perumal with consort Abhishekavalli. The temple exhibits Dravidian architecture with a five-tier rajagopuram and the large Darshana Pushkarani tank opposite the entrance, and is traditionally associated with Chola-era origins and later Nayak contributions.
Brahmapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruppathur in Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Brahmapureeswarar with consort Brahmanayaki. It is notable as one of the few temples where Lord Brahma is believed to have worshipped Shiva to atone and regain his creative power, and for its Chola-era architecture with later Pandya expansions.
Camp Hanuman Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located in the Shahibaug Cantonment area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Situated near the Ahmedabad Cantonment on Airport Road, it is considered one of the largest Hanuman temples in Gujarat and attracts large numbers of devotees, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The temple features a large idol of Lord Hanuman and is known for its spacious premises, regular aarti ceremonies, and community gatherings.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Bhavatarini, a form of Kali, located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River at Dakshineswar near Kolkata, West Bengal. Built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni, the temple complex features the nine-spired main shrine, twelve Shiva temples and a large courtyard. It is renowned for its association with mystic Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and its traditional Bengali Navaratna architecture.
Dera Baba Barbhag Singh Gurudwara is a prominent Sikh shrine located in Mairi village in Una District, Himachal Pradesh. Dedicated to Baba Barbhag Singh Ji, an 18th-century Sikh saint, it is situated about 35 km from Una town. The Gurudwara is known for its white domed complex, continuous langar, and the large annual Hola Mohalla fair that attracts devotees from Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
Gnanananda Tapovanam is a Hindu ashram and spiritual centre on the southern bank of the South Pennar River at Tirukoilur in Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. Established by the Advaita Vedanta saint Swami Gnanananda Giri, it houses his samadhi shrine, meditation halls and residential quarters for devotees. Set amid quiet groves and riverine landscape, it is notable as a centre for meditation, Vedantic study and pilgrimage, attracting visitors seeking spiritual solace and the serene riverside environment.
Gurdwara Bhaini Sahib is the principal shrine and headquarters of the Namdhari (Kuka) Sikh sect located in Bhaini Sahib village, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India. Established by Satguru Ram Singh Ji in 1857, it serves as the spiritual and administrative centre for Namdharis worldwide. The complex includes the main gurdwara, holy sarovar and historic residences. It is revered for its association with the Namdhari reform movement and its role in social and religious history.
ISKCON Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna as Sri Sri Radha Govinda, located on Tiruchanoor Road near Alipiri. Built and managed by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), it features a blend of North and South Indian architectural styles with marble deities. The temple is notable for daily worship, spiritual discourses, and its role as a major Vaishnavite pilgrimage center near Tirumala.
ISKCON Temple Noida, also known as Sri Sri Radha Govind Mandir, is a prominent Hindu temple located in Sector 33, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha, it is managed by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The temple features modern North Indian architecture with marble altars and deities. It serves as a spiritual and cultural centre hosting daily prayers, festivals and Bhagavad Gita discourses, attracting devotees and visitors throughout the year.
Kalaiyarkoil Temple, also known as Kaleeswarar Temple, is a Hindu Shiva temple located in Kalaiyarkoil town in Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu. The complex houses three separate shrines dedicated to Shiva as Kaleeswarar, Someswarar and Sundareswarar with their consorts. Notable for its Dravidian architecture, towering gopurams and large temple tank, it is historically associated with the Maruthu Pandiyars and serves as an important pilgrimage and cultural centre in the region.
Mahalingaswamy Temple is a large Hindu Shiva temple located in Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, on the northern bank of the Cauvery River near Kumbakonam. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Mahalingaswamy, it is noted for its expansive complex with seven prakarams, towering gopurams, and Dravidian architecture. The temple is revered as a Pancha Linga sthala and is associated with Chola-era construction and later expansions.
Maha Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman located in Valangaiman town in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. Situated in the Cauvery delta region between Kumbakonam and Tiruvarur, it serves as an important local place of worship. The temple features traditional South Indian Dravidian architecture with a gopuram and sanctum for the goddess and is known for daily pujas and annual festivals attracting devotees from surrounding villages.
Masani Amman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Masani Amman located in Anaimalai town in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, at the foothills of the Western Ghats near the Aliyar River. The temple is notable for its large reclining idol of the goddess measuring about 15 feet, depicted in a lying posture. It is an important pilgrimage centre in the Pollachi region and attracts devotees especially during festivals and on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is a major Hindu temple complex in the heart of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on the south bank of the Vaigai River. Dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva), it is renowned for its Dravidian architecture, towering gopurams, and expansive enclosure. Rebuilt primarily in the 16th-17th centuries under the Nayaks, it serves as a central religious, cultural and architectural landmark of Tamil Nadu.
Piravi Marundeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located in Thiruthuraipoondi town in Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Piravi Marundeeswarar and Goddess Periyanayaki, it is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams revered in the Tevaram hymns. Built in Dravidian architectural style with origins attributed to the Chola period, the temple is noted for its gopuram, shrines and association with beliefs about relief from the cycle of rebirth.
Rajagopalaswamy Temple is a large Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna as Rajagopalaswamy, located in Mannargudi, Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu. Known as Dakshina Dwaraka, it is noted for its expansive 23-acre complex, towering gopurams, large Haridra Nadhi temple tank and Dravidian architecture. Originally built by the Cholas and later expanded by Vijayanagara and Thanjavur Nayak rulers, it is an important Vaishnavite pilgrimage centre and Abhimana Kshethram.
Siddharoodha Math is a prominent Hindu monastery in Hubballi, Dharwad district, Karnataka, dedicated to Shri Siddharoodha Swami (1837-1929), an Advaita philosopher and saint. Located in the Old Hubli area, the math centers around his samadhi shrine and serves as an important spiritual and cultural centre. It is known for its peaceful premises, daily prayers, discourses and annual festivals attracting devotees from across Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Sripada Srivallabha Mahasamsthanam is a prominent Hindu temple and spiritual centre in Pithapuram, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, dedicated to Sripada Srivallabha, regarded as the first avatar of Lord Dattatreya in Kali Yuga. Located in the birthplace of the saint, the complex includes the main shrine, padukas and meditation halls. It is a major pilgrimage destination for Dattatreya devotees and visitors exploring the temple town of Pithapuram.
Sripuram Golden Temple, also known as Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, is a Hindu temple located in Sripuram near Thirumalaikodi village on the southern outskirts of Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi Narayani, the temple is noted for its vimana and mandapam covered with gold foil and its star-shaped (Sri Chakra) circumambulatory path. Built by the Sri Narayani Peedam led by Sri Sakthi Amma and consecrated in 2007, it is a major pilgrimage and tourist attraction in the region.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam in Tiruchirappalli is one of the largest functioning Hindu temple complexes in the world, dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a reclining form of Vishnu. Located on an island between the Kaveri and Kollidam rivers, it covers about 156 acres with seven concentric enclosures and 21 gopurams, including the 72-metre Rajagopuram. Revered as the foremost of the 108 Divya Desams, it showcases Dravidian architecture developed over centuries.
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.
Sri Tirupatamma Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Penuganchiprolu town in NTR district, Andhra Pradesh, on the banks of the Krishna River. Dedicated to Goddess Tirupatamma, regarded as a form of Shakti and the village goddess, it is a major pilgrimage centre in the region. The temple is known for its annual Tirunallu festival and attracts large numbers of devotees, especially from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Vekkali Amman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Vekkali Amman located in Woraiyur, a historic suburb of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. The temple is notable for its open-air sanctum without a roof, with the goddess facing north. Woraiyur was the ancient capital of the early Cholas, adding historical importance. The temple is an active place of worship and a significant cultural landmark visited for darshan, festivals and its unique architectural feature.