Temple Directory

The sacred origin of the holy Narmada river in the Maikal hills of Madhya Pradesh, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in central India.

One of the Char Dhams and the most sacred Vishnu temple in North India, situated at 3,133 metres between Nar and Narayan mountain ranges in Uttarakhand.

One of the most beloved Krishna temples in Vrindavan, famous for its unique darshan curtain ritual and the enchanting idol of Banke Bihari.

An important Bhairav temple in Varanasi where the eternal flame (akhand jyoti) has been burning continuously for centuries, and the wine-drinking deity Kal Bhairav guards the city.

The sacred Ganga ghats of Patna where the ancient Chhath festival dedicated to the Sun God is celebrated by millions, one of the most spectacular religious events in the world.

The sacred hill where Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana spent 11 of their 14 years in exile, considered one of the most important Ram pilgrimage sites.

The sacred ashram of Sati Anusuya, the ideal of chaste womanhood in Hindu tradition, located in the forest of Chitrakoot where Rama visited during his exile.

One of the 12 Jyotirlingas in Deoghar, Jharkhand, where Ravana offered his ten heads as sacrifice to Shiva, also known as Vaidyanath or the healer of all ills.

The presiding deity of the Mewar dynasty, a magnificent complex of 108 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva as Eklingji, located 22 km from Udaipur.

The most important temple of the Nath Sampradaya tradition, seat of the Gorakhnath Math and home of the revered Nath Yogi tradition founded by Guru Gorakhnath.

The most revered temple in Jaipur, housing an idol of Krishna believed to be an exact likeness made by Krishna s grandson Vajranabh, located in the City Palace complex.

A famous hilltop Hanuman temple in Ayodhya, believed to be the residence of Hanuman who guards the birthplace of Lord Rama.

The most sacred ghat in Haridwar where the Ganga is believed to touch the foot of Lord Vishnu, famous for the spectacular Ganga Aarti at sunset.

A unique Shakti Peetha in Kangra where the goddess manifests as eternal blue flames emerging from the earth — no idol, just fire.

The holiest Shiva temple in India and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, situated on the western bank of the Ganga in Varanasi.

The highest Jyotirlinga shrine at 3,583 metres in the Garhwal Himalayas, accessible only from May to November, and one of the Char Dhams.

A highly revered Krishna temple in Rajasthan where Barbarika (grandson of Bhima) is worshipped as Shyam, drawing millions of devotees especially on Ekadashi.

One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and the only south-facing (Dakshinamukhi) Shivalinga, famous for the daily Bhasma Aarti performed with sacred ash at 4 AM.

The most visited temple in Bihar dedicated to Lord Hanuman, situated adjacent to Patna Junction railway station, attracting over 60 lakh devotees annually.

A hilltop Shakti shrine in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, dedicated to Goddess Sharda (Saraswati), famous for the legend of Alha and Udal and the 1063 steps to the summit.

An ancient Shiva temple in Prayagraj (Allahabad) believed to fulfil all desires, located near the sacred Triveni Sangam where Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet.

The sacred birthplace of Lord Krishna in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh — the most important pilgrimage site for all Vaishnavas worldwide.

A powerful Hanuman temple in Rajasthan famous for its miraculous healing of spirit afflictions, one of the most unique and spiritually intense temples in India.

A major Shakti Peetha in Himachal Pradesh atop the Naina Devi Hill, where the eyes of Sati are believed to have fallen, attracting lakhs of devotees annually.