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186 temples

Somnath Jyotirlinga

Somnath Jyotirlinga

Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Gujarat Shiva

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Jyotirlinga

The first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, on the Arabian Sea coast - rebuilt many times through history.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Shravan Maas August
  • Kartik Purnima 24 November 2026
Good to know
  • A grand light-and-sound show runs every evening after dusk.
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga

Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga

Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh Shiva

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Jyotirlinga Shakti Peetha

Both a Jyotirlinga and a Shakti Peetha, set on the Nallamala hills above the Krishna river.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Ugadi 7 April 2027
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Shiva

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Jyotirlinga

Famous for the pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti, where the lingam is bathed with sacred ash.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Nag Panchami 6 August 2027
Good to know
  • The Bhasma Aarti is held very early (around 4 AM) and usually needs advance booking.
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh Shiva

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Jyotirlinga

On an island in the Narmada shaped like the sacred 'Om' symbol.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Kartik Purnima 24 November 2026
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga

Kedarnath Jyotirlinga

Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand Shiva

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Jyotirlinga Char Dham (Uttarakhand)

The highest Jyotirlinga, in the Garhwal Himalayas - part of the Chota Char Dham yatra.

Festivals
  • Portals open (Akshaya Tritiya) 9 May 2027
  • Portals close (around Diwali) November
Good to know
  • Open only ~May–Nov; reaching the shrine needs a ~16 km trek or pony/helicopter. Carry warm clothing.
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga

Pune, Maharashtra Shiva

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Jyotirlinga

In the Sahyadri hills, source of the Bhima river and surrounded by a wildlife sanctuary.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Shravan Maas August
Kashi Vishwanath

Kashi Vishwanath

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Shiva

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Jyotirlinga

The golden-spired Jyotirlinga in the holiest city, beside the Ganga ghats.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Dev Deepawali 24 November 2026
  • Shravan Maas August
Good to know
  • Phones and bags are not allowed inside; cloakrooms are available nearby.
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga

Nashik, Maharashtra Shiva

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Jyotirlinga

Source of the Godavari river; the lingam has three faces of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Kumbh Mela (Nashik) August
Baidyanath (Vaidyanath) Jyotirlinga

Baidyanath (Vaidyanath) Jyotirlinga

Deoghar, Jharkhand Shiva

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Jyotirlinga Shakti Peetha

A Jyotirlinga and Shakti Peetha; the Shravani Mela draws millions of kanwariyas.

Festivals
  • Shravani Mela August
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga

Dwarka, Gujarat Shiva

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Jyotirlinga

Near Dwarka, marked by a towering open-air statue of a seated Shiva.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Ramanathaswamy (Rameshwaram)

Ramanathaswamy (Rameshwaram)

Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu Shiva

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Jyotirlinga Char Dham

A Jyotirlinga and one of the four Char Dham; famed for its long corridors and 22 sacred wells.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Thai Amavasya January
Good to know
  • Pilgrims bathe at the 22 theerthams (wells) before darshan; carry a change of clothes.
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga

Ellora, Aurangabad, Maharashtra Shiva

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Jyotirlinga

The last of the twelve Jyotirlingas, beside the Ellora caves.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Good to know
  • Men may be asked to enter the sanctum bare-chested, as per tradition.
Badrinath

Badrinath

Chamoli, Uttarakhand Vishnu

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Char Dham Char Dham (Uttarakhand)

Vishnu's Himalayan abode - one of the four Char Dham and the Chota Char Dham.

Festivals
  • Portals open (around Akshaya Tritiya) 9 May 2027
  • Portals close (around Diwali) November
Good to know
  • Open only ~May–Nov. Bathe in the hot Tapt Kund spring before darshan.
Dwarkadhish Temple

Dwarkadhish Temple

Dwarka, Gujarat Krishna

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Char Dham

Krishna's western kingdom - one of the four Char Dham, its flag changed five times daily.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Holi 22 March 2027
Jagannath Temple

Jagannath Temple

Puri, Odisha Krishna (Jagannath)

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Char Dham

One of the four Char Dham; home of the world-famous Rath Yatra chariot festival.

Festivals
  • Rath Yatra 5 July 2027
  • Snana Yatra 18 June 2027
Good to know
  • Entry is for Hindus only; phones and cameras are not permitted inside.
Yamunotri

Yamunotri

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand Goddess Yamuna

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Char Dham (Uttarakhand)

Source shrine of the Yamuna and the first stop of the Chota Char Dham.

Festivals
  • Portals open (Akshaya Tritiya) 9 May 2027
  • Portals close (Yama Dwitiya) November
Good to know
  • A ~6 km trek from Janki Chatti; rice is cooked in the Surya Kund hot spring as prasad.
Gangotri

Gangotri

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand Goddess Ganga

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Char Dham (Uttarakhand)

Source shrine of the Ganga, part of the Chota Char Dham yatra.

Festivals
  • Portals open (Akshaya Tritiya) 9 May 2027
  • Portals close (around Diwali) November
Good to know
  • Open only ~May–Nov; carry warm clothing for the high altitude.
Vaishno Devi

Vaishno Devi

Katra, Jammu & Kashmir Goddess Durga

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Shakti Peetha Devi

The hill cave shrine of the Mother Goddess, reached by a ~13 km uphill walk from Katra.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Chaitra Navratri 7 April 2027
Good to know
  • Online yatra registration (RFID card) is required. Ponies, palki and helicopter are available for the climb.
Kamakhya Temple

Kamakhya Temple

Guwahati, Assam Goddess Kamakhya

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Shakti Peetha Devi

The foremost Shakti Peetha and a major Tantric centre, on Nilachal Hill.

Festivals
  • Ambubachi Mela June
  • Durga Puja October
Good to know
  • The temple closes for a few days during Ambubachi Mela in June.
Kalighat Kali Temple

Kalighat Kali Temple

Kolkata, West Bengal Goddess Kali

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Shakti Peetha Devi

One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, from which the city of Calcutta takes its name.

Festivals
  • Kali Puja 8 November 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Kolkata, West Bengal Goddess Kali

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Devi

The grand riverside Kali temple associated with Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.

Festivals
  • Kali Puja 8 November 2026
  • Snan Yatra 18 June 2027
Jwala Ji (Jwalamukhi)

Jwala Ji (Jwalamukhi)

Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Goddess Jwalamukhi

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Shakti Peetha Devi

A Shakti Peetha where the Goddess is worshipped as an eternal natural flame.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Chaitra Navratri 7 April 2027
Chamunda Devi

Chamunda Devi

Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Goddess Chamunda

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Devi

A revered Devi shrine in the Dhauladhar foothills near Dharamshala.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Naina Devi

Naina Devi

Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh Goddess Naina Devi

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Shakti Peetha Devi

A hilltop Shakti Peetha overlooking the Govind Sagar lake.

Festivals
  • Shravan Ashtami Mela August
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Good to know
  • A ropeway runs to the hilltop shrine.
Mansa Devi

Mansa Devi

Haridwar, Uttarakhand Goddess Mansa Devi

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Devi

A wish-fulfilling Devi temple on Bilwa Parvat above Haridwar.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Kumbh / Ardh Kumbh April
Good to know
  • A cable car (udan khatola) connects the town to the hilltop.
Vindhyavasini Devi

Vindhyavasini Devi

Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh Goddess Vindhyavasini

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Shakti Peetha Devi

An ancient Devi shrine on the Ganga, centre of the Vindhya Parikrama.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Chaitra Navratri 7 April 2027
Mahalakshmi (Ambabai)

Mahalakshmi (Ambabai)

Kolhapur, Maharashtra Goddess Lakshmi

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Shakti Peetha Devi

A Shakti Peetha where sunrays touch the deity (Kirnotsav) on certain days each year.

Festivals
  • Kirnotsav January
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Meenakshi Amman Temple

Meenakshi Amman Temple

Madurai, Tamil Nadu Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati)

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Devi

A vast temple city with towering, sculpture-covered gopurams, dedicated to Meenakshi and Sundareshwarar.

Festivals
  • Meenakshi Thirukalyanam (Chithirai) 20 April 2027
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Mookambika Temple

Mookambika Temple

Kollur, Karnataka Goddess Mookambika

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Devi

A famed Devi temple in the Western Ghats, popular for Vidyarambham (start of learning).

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Vijayadashami 20 October 2026
Tirumala Venkateswara

Tirumala Venkateswara

Tirupati (Tirumala), Andhra Pradesh Vishnu (Balaji)

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Divya Desam Vishnu

One of the most-visited shrines on earth - Lord Venkateswara on the Tirumala hills.

Festivals
  • Brahmotsavam September
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
Good to know
  • Book darshan (and accommodation) online in advance; hair tonsure is a common offering.
Ranganathaswamy, Srirangam

Ranganathaswamy, Srirangam

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu Vishnu (Ranganatha)

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Divya Desam Vishnu

The foremost of the 108 Divya Desams and one of the largest functioning temple complexes in the world.

Festivals
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
  • Brahmotsavam December
Good to know
  • The Vaikuntha Ekadashi 'Paramapada Vasal' opening draws huge crowds.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Vishnu (Anantha Padmanabha)

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Divya Desam Vishnu

Vishnu reclining on the serpent Ananta - a Divya Desam known for its strict traditions.

Festivals
  • Painkuni Festival April
  • Navaratri 11 October 2026
Good to know
  • Strict dress code: men wear a mundu/dhoti (no shirt); women wear a saree or set-mundu. Dhotis are available outside.
Guruvayur Temple

Guruvayur Temple

Guruvayur, Kerala Krishna (Guruvayurappan)

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Vishnu

The 'Dwarka of the South' - a beloved Krishna temple, a major venue for weddings and rice-feeding ceremonies.

Festivals
  • Ekadasi (Guruvayur) November
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
Good to know
  • Entry is for Hindus only and a traditional dress code applies (men bare-chested with mundu).
Banke Bihari Temple

Banke Bihari Temple

Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh Krishna

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Krishna

Vrindavan's most popular Krishna shrine, where the curtain opens and closes through darshan.

Festivals
  • Holi 22 March 2027
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
Good to know
  • Extremely crowded around Holi and Janmashtami; mind your belongings.
Krishna Janmabhoomi

Krishna Janmabhoomi

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh Krishna

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Krishna

The birthplace of Lord Krishna in Mathura.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Holi 22 March 2027
Good to know
  • Tight security; phones and bags are usually not allowed inside.
Ram Mandir, Ayodhya

Ram Mandir, Ayodhya

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Rama

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Rama

The grand temple at Ram Janmabhoomi, the birthplace of Lord Rama on the Sarayu.

Festivals
  • Ram Navami 15 April 2027
  • Diwali (Deepotsav) 8 November 2026
Siddhivinayak Temple

Siddhivinayak Temple

Mumbai, Maharashtra Ganesha

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Ganesha

Mumbai's most famous Ganesha temple, thronged on Tuesdays and Sankashti Chaturthi.

Festivals
  • Ganesh Chaturthi 14 September 2026
  • Angarki Chaturthi January
Good to know
  • Tuesdays see the longest queues; online darshan booking is available.
Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati

Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati

Pune, Maharashtra Ganesha

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Ganesha

Pune's celebrated Ganesha temple, the heart of the city's Ganeshotsav.

Festivals
  • Ganesh Chaturthi 14 September 2026
Sankat Mochan Hanuman

Sankat Mochan Hanuman

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Hanuman

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Hanuman

An ancient Hanuman temple founded by Goswami Tulsidas in Kashi.

Festivals
  • Hanuman Jayanti 20 April 2027
Salasar Balaji

Salasar Balaji

Salasar, Churu, Rajasthan Hanuman

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Hanuman

A hugely popular Hanuman shrine in Shekhawati, where the deity is shown with a beard and moustache.

Festivals
  • Hanuman Jayanti 20 April 2027
  • Chaitra Purnima Mela April
Palani Murugan Temple

Palani Murugan Temple

Palani, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu Murugan (Kartikeya)

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Murugan

One of the six abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan, atop a hill.

Festivals
  • Thaipusam 23 January 2027
  • Panguni Uthiram 22 March 2027
Good to know
  • A winch/rope-car and steps lead up the hill; carry the famous Panchamirtham prasad home.
Sabarimala Ayyappa

Sabarimala Ayyappa

Pathanamthitta, Kerala Ayyappa

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Ayyappa

A forest hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa, reached after a vratham and a trek through the Periyar reserve.

Festivals
  • Mandala Pooja December
  • Makaravilakku January
Good to know
  • Mainly open during the Mandala-Makaravilakku season (Nov–Jan). Devotees keep a 41-day vratham and wear black/blue; carry the irumudi kettu.
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

Shirdi, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra Sai Baba

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Sai Baba

The samadhi shrine of Sai Baba of Shirdi, visited by people of all faiths.

Festivals
  • Guru Purnima 18 July 2027
  • Ram Navami 15 April 2027
  • Vijayadashami (Punyatithi) 20 October 2026
Good to know
  • Online darshan and aarti booking is available; four aartis are held daily.
Shani Shingnapur

Shani Shingnapur

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra Shani (Saturn)

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Navagraha

A famous Shani shrine in a village known for houses without doors, kept safe by Shani Dev.

Festivals
  • Shani Amavasya May
  • Shani Jayanti 4 June 2027
Good to know
  • Saturdays and Shani Amavasya are the busiest days for Shani worship.
Konark Sun Temple

Konark Sun Temple

Konark, Puri, Odisha Surya (Sun)

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Surya Heritage

The 13th-century Sun temple shaped as Surya's chariot - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Festivals
  • Magha Saptami 13 February 2027
  • Konark Dance Festival December
Good to know
  • This is now primarily a heritage monument (ticketed), not an active worship sanctum.
Lingaraja Temple

Lingaraja Temple

Bhubaneswar, Odisha Shiva (Harihara)

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Shiva Heritage

The largest and grandest of Bhubaneswar's ancient temples, dedicated to Harihara.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Ashokastami 14 April 2027
Good to know
  • Entry to the inner complex is for Hindus only; a viewing platform exists for others.
Brihadeeswara Temple

Brihadeeswara Temple

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu Shiva

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Shiva Heritage

The thousand-year-old Chola 'Big Temple' - a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a colossal vimana.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Sadaya Vizha October
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi

Virupaksha Temple, Hampi

Hampi, Karnataka Shiva (Virupaksha)

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Shiva Heritage

A living temple amid the ruins of Vijayanagara - part of the Hampi World Heritage Site.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Hampi Utsav January
Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumbai

Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra Goddess Lakshmi

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Devi

A seaside temple to Mahalakshmi, Mahakali and Mahasaraswati in south Mumbai.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 8 November 2026
Laxminarayan (Birla) Temple

Laxminarayan (Birla) Temple

New Delhi, Delhi Vishnu & Lakshmi

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Vishnu

Delhi's landmark Birla Mandir to Lakshmi-Narayan, inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
Arunachaleswarar, Tiruvannamalai

Arunachaleswarar, Tiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu Shiva (Fire)

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Shiva

The Pancha Bhoota Sthalam for the fire element, at the foot of the sacred Annamalai hill.

Festivals
  • Karthigai Deepam 24 November 2026
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Good to know
  • The 14 km Girivalam (circumambulation of the hill) is done barefoot, especially on full-moon nights.
Srikalahasti

Srikalahasti

Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh Shiva (Air)

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Shiva

The Pancha Bhoota Sthalam for the air element, famed for Rahu-Ketu and Kala Sarpa Dosha pujas.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Good to know
  • Rahu-Ketu Sarpa Dosha pujas are performed here through the day; book the slot early.
Thillai Nataraja, Chidambaram

Thillai Nataraja, Chidambaram

Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu Shiva (Nataraja / Space)

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Shiva

The Pancha Bhoota Sthalam for space (akasha), home of Shiva as the cosmic dancer Nataraja.

Festivals
  • Arudra Darshanam 24 December 2026
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Jambukeswarar, Thiruvanaikaval

Jambukeswarar, Thiruvanaikaval

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu Shiva (Water)

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Shiva

The Pancha Bhoota Sthalam for the water element, with a perennial spring at the lingam.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Ekambareswarar, Kanchipuram

Ekambareswarar, Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu Shiva (Earth)

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Shiva

The Pancha Bhoota Sthalam for the earth element, with a towering gopuram and an ancient mango tree.

Festivals
  • Panguni Uthiram 22 March 2027
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Mahabaleshwar, Gokarna

Mahabaleshwar, Gokarna

Gokarna, Karnataka Shiva

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Shiva

A coastal Shiva temple holding the Atma Linga, one of the holiest shrines of the west coast.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Murudeshwar Temple

Murudeshwar Temple

Murudeshwar, Karnataka Shiva

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Shiva

A seaside Shiva temple famed for the world's second-tallest Shiva statue and a giant gopura.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Tarakeshwar Temple

Tarakeshwar Temple

Tarakeswar, West Bengal Shiva

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Shiva

Bengal's most popular Shiva temple, thronged by kanwariyas through the month of Shravan.

Festivals
  • Shravani Mela August
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara

Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara

Nathdwara, Rajasthan Krishna (Shrinathji)

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Krishna

The chief seat of the Pushtimarg, where Krishna is worshipped as seven-year-old Shrinathji.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Annakut (Govardhan) 10 November 2026
Good to know
  • Darshan happens in eight short jhankis (sessions) through the day; check the timings.
Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi

Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi

Udupi, Karnataka Krishna

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Krishna

The Madhwa Vaishnava matha founded by Sri Madhvacharya, where Krishna is seen through a silver window.

Festivals
  • Krishna Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Paryaya Mahotsava January
Good to know
  • Darshan is famously through the Kanakana Kindi, a nine-holed silver window.
Vitthal Rukmini, Pandharpur

Vitthal Rukmini, Pandharpur

Pandharpur, Maharashtra Vitthal (Krishna)

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Krishna

The heart of the Warkari tradition, where Lord Vitthal stands on a brick beside the Chandrabhaga.

Festivals
  • Ashadhi Ekadashi 14 July 2027
  • Kartiki Ekadashi 20 November 2026
Good to know
  • The Ashadhi Wari pilgrimage brings lakhs of palkhis; devotees may touch the deity's feet.
Sita Ramachandraswamy, Bhadrachalam

Sita Ramachandraswamy, Bhadrachalam

Bhadrachalam, Telangana Rama

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Rama

A celebrated Rama temple on the Godavari, the great venue for Sri Rama Navami Kalyanam.

Festivals
  • Sri Rama Navami 15 April 2027
Ranchhodrai Temple, Dakor

Ranchhodrai Temple, Dakor

Dakor, Gujarat Krishna

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Krishna

A major Krishna (Ranchhodrai) temple, especially crowded on full-moon days.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Sharad Purnima 25 October 2026
Varadaraja Perumal, Kanchipuram

Varadaraja Perumal, Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu Vishnu

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Divya Desam Vishnu

A grand Divya Desam to Vishnu as Varadaraja, with a famed thousand-pillar hall.

Festivals
  • Brahmotsavam May
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
Simhachalam Narasimha

Simhachalam Narasimha

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Narasimha (Vishnu)

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Vishnu

A hill temple to Varaha Narasimha, whose idol stays covered in sandal paste most of the year.

Festivals
  • Chandanotsavam May
  • Narasimha Jayanti 18 May 2027
Good to know
  • On Chandanotsavam (Akshaya Tritiya) the true form is revealed for a single day.
Govind Dev Ji, Jaipur

Govind Dev Ji, Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan Krishna

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Krishna

Jaipur's beloved Krishna temple in the City Palace gardens, with seven daily jhankis.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Holi 22 March 2027
Tarapith Temple

Tarapith Temple

Tarapith, West Bengal Goddess Tara

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Shakti Peetha Devi

A famed Shakti Peetha and Tantric shrine of Goddess Tara, linked with the saint Bamakhepa.

Festivals
  • Kali Puja 8 November 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Ambaji Temple

Ambaji Temple

Ambaji, Banaskantha, Gujarat Goddess Amba

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Shakti Peetha Devi

A major Shakti Peetha where the Goddess is worshipped as a sacred Shri Yantra, not an idol.

Festivals
  • Bhadarvi Poonam Mela 26 September 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Chamundeshwari, Mysore

Chamundeshwari, Mysore

Mysuru, Karnataka Goddess Chamundeshwari

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Devi

The hilltop guardian goddess of Mysore atop Chamundi Hills, central to the royal Dasara.

Festivals
  • Mysore Dasara 20 October 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Kanaka Durga, Vijayawada

Kanaka Durga, Vijayawada

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh Goddess Durga

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Devi

A revered Durga temple on Indrakeeladri hill, overlooking the Krishna river.

Festivals
  • Dussehra 20 October 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Maa Sharda Devi, Maihar

Maa Sharda Devi, Maihar

Maihar, Madhya Pradesh Goddess Sharda

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Shakti Peetha Devi

A hilltop Devi shrine reached by over a thousand steps (or a ropeway), linked to the legend of Alha-Udal.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Chaitra Navratri 7 April 2027
Good to know
  • A ropeway saves the ~1,063-step climb to the summit shrine.
Karni Mata (Rat Temple), Deshnok

Karni Mata (Rat Temple), Deshnok

Deshnok, Bikaner, Rajasthan Goddess Karni Mata

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Devi

The famous temple where thousands of sacred rats (kabas) are revered as the Goddess's devotees.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Chaitra Navratri 7 April 2027
Good to know
  • You walk barefoot among the rats; sighting a rare white kaba is considered very auspicious.
Attukal Bhagavathy

Attukal Bhagavathy

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Goddess Bhagavathy

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Devi

Known as the 'Sabarimala of women', famed for the record-setting Attukal Pongala.

Festivals
  • Attukal Pongala 22 February 2027
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Good to know
  • The Pongala day sees lakhs of women cook offerings on the streets - one of the largest gatherings of women.
Sharadamba Temple, Sringeri

Sharadamba Temple, Sringeri

Sringeri, Karnataka Goddess Sharada

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Devi

The Sharada shrine at the first matha founded by Adi Shankaracharya, on the Tunga river.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Vasant Panchami 11 February 2027
Kamakshi Amman, Kanchipuram

Kamakshi Amman, Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu Goddess Kamakshi

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Devi

One of the principal Shakti temples of the south, associated with the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Aadi Pooram 5 August 2027
Mumba Devi Temple

Mumba Devi Temple

Mumbai, Maharashtra Goddess Mumba Devi

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Devi

The patron goddess of Mumbai, from whom the city takes its name.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Khatu Shyam Ji

Khatu Shyam Ji

Khatu, Sikar, Rajasthan Khatushyam (Krishna)

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Krishna

An immensely popular shrine to Barbarika, blessed by Krishna to be worshipped in his own name (Shyam).

Festivals
  • Phalguna Mela 18 March 2027
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
Good to know
  • The Phalguna Lakhi Mela draws enormous crowds; expect very long queues.
Mehandipur Balaji

Mehandipur Balaji

Dausa, Rajasthan Hanuman (Balaji)

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Hanuman

A Hanuman temple widely visited for relief from negative energies and afflictions.

Festivals
  • Hanuman Jayanti 20 April 2027
Good to know
  • By tradition, prasad here is not eaten or taken home - follow the temple's customs.
Dharmasthala Manjunatha

Dharmasthala Manjunatha

Dharmasthala, Karnataka Shiva (Manjunatha)

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Shiva

A unique temple where a Shiva lingam is administered by a Jain Heggade family and Vaishnava priests.

Festivals
  • Lakshadeepotsava November
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Good to know
  • Free meals (annadana) and accommodation are offered to all pilgrims.
Kukke Subramanya

Kukke Subramanya

Subramanya, Karnataka Subramanya (Murugan)

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Murugan

A serpent-god temple where Subramanya is worshipped; the foremost shrine for Sarpa Dosha remedies.

Festivals
  • Champa Shashti 15 December 2026
  • Naga Panchami 6 August 2027
Good to know
  • Sarpa Samskara and Ashlesha Bali pujas for Naga Dosha are a major draw; book in advance.
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha

Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha

Yadagirigutta, Telangana Narasimha (Vishnu)

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Vishnu

A grandly rebuilt hill temple to Lakshmi Narasimha, a major Telangana pilgrimage centre.

Festivals
  • Brahmotsavam March
  • Narasimha Jayanti 18 May 2027
ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna, Bengaluru

ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna, Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Karnataka Krishna

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Krishna

One of the largest ISKCON temples in the world, a modern Radha-Krishna cultural complex.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Radhashtami 19 September 2026
Birla Mandir, Hyderabad

Birla Mandir, Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana Vishnu (Venkateswara)

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Vishnu

A white-marble hilltop temple to Lord Venkateswara, overlooking the city and Hussain Sagar.

Festivals
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
  • Brahmotsavam October
Modhera Sun Temple

Modhera Sun Temple

Modhera, Mehsana, Gujarat Surya (Sun)

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Surya Heritage

An 11th-century Solanki-era Sun temple with a stepped tank (Surya Kund) and carved sabha mandap.

Festivals
  • Uttarardha Mahotsav (Dance) January
  • Makar Sankranti 15 January 2027
Good to know
  • This is a ticketed ASI heritage monument; worship is limited.
Brahma Temple, Pushkar

Brahma Temple, Pushkar

Pushkar, Ajmer, Rajasthan Brahma

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Brahma

One of the very few temples to Lord Brahma in the world, beside the sacred Pushkar Lake.

Festivals
  • Kartik Purnima (Pushkar Mela) 24 November 2026
Good to know
  • Pilgrims first bathe in Pushkar Lake; the famous camel fair fills the town at Kartik Purnima.
Kandariya Mahadev, Khajuraho

Kandariya Mahadev, Khajuraho

Khajuraho, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh Shiva

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Shiva Heritage

The grandest of the Chandela temples and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its sculpture.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Khajuraho Dance Festival February
Good to know
  • The Western Group is a ticketed ASI heritage site; Kandariya Mahadev still sees Shivaratri worship.
Kapaleeshwarar, Mylapore

Kapaleeshwarar, Mylapore

Chennai, Tamil Nadu Shiva

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Shiva

Chennai's iconic Dravidian Shiva temple in Mylapore, with a vividly painted gopuram.

Festivals
  • Panguni Peruvizha (Arupathimoovar) 22 March 2027
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi

Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi

Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh Shiva (Veerabhadra)

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Shiva Heritage

A 16th-century Vijayanagara temple famous for its hanging pillar, murals and giant monolithic Nandi.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Galtaji (Monkey Temple), Jaipur

Galtaji (Monkey Temple), Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan Surya & Hanuman

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Heritage

An old pilgrimage site of temples and sacred water tanks (kunds) set in a hill gorge near Jaipur.

Festivals
  • Makar Sankranti 15 January 2027
Good to know
  • Devotees bathe in the kunds on Makar Sankranti; the site is home to many monkeys.
Annapurna Devi, Varanasi

Annapurna Devi, Varanasi

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Goddess Annapurna

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Devi

The temple of the goddess of food and nourishment, beside Kashi Vishwanath.

Festivals
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Good to know
  • The rare golden idol is shown for only a few days around Annakut / Dhanteras.
ISKCON Mayapur (Chandrodaya Mandir)

ISKCON Mayapur (Chandrodaya Mandir)

Mayapur, West Bengal Radha Madhava / Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

The global headquarters of ISKCON on the Ganga, birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and home to the rising Temple of the Vedic Planetarium.

Festivals
  • Gaura Purnima 21 March 2027
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
Good to know
  • Gaura Purnima (Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's appearance) is the grandest festival here, drawing devotees from 100+ countries.
Krishna Balaram Mandir (ISKCON Vrindavan)

Krishna Balaram Mandir (ISKCON Vrindavan)

Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh Krishna Balaram

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ISKCON Krishna

Srila Prabhupada's temple in Raman Reti, Vrindavan, dedicated to Krishna and Balaram, with constant Hare Krishna kirtan.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Radhashtami 19 September 2026
ISKCON Delhi (Radha Parthasarathi)

ISKCON Delhi (Radha Parthasarathi)

New Delhi, Delhi Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

The 'Glory of India' temple at Hare Krishna Hills, East of Kailash - a landmark Radha-Krishna temple with Vedic exhibitions.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Radhashtami 19 September 2026
ISKCON Juhu (Radha Rasabihari)

ISKCON Juhu (Radha Rasabihari)

Mumbai, Maharashtra Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

Mumbai's grand ISKCON temple at Juhu, a major centre built under Srila Prabhupada's guidance.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Radhashtami 19 September 2026
ISKCON Chennai (Radha Krishna)

ISKCON Chennai (Radha Krishna)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

A large seaside ISKCON temple on the East Coast Road, dedicated to Radha Krishna.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Radhashtami 19 September 2026
ISKCON Ujjain

ISKCON Ujjain

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

An ISKCON temple in the holy city of Ujjain, near Mahakaleshwar, known for its goshala and prasadam.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
Bhaktivedanta Manor (ISKCON)

Bhaktivedanta Manor (ISKCON)

Watford (Letchmore Heath), England, United Kingdom Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

ISKCON's largest UK temple, set in a mock-Tudor manor donated by George Harrison of the Beatles, and Europe's most-visited Radha-Krishna temple.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
Good to know
  • Janmashtami here is one of the UK's largest Hindu gatherings; arrive early and use the shuttle parking.
ISKCON New York (Radha Govinda)

ISKCON New York (Radha Govinda)

Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States Radha Govinda

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ISKCON Krishna

Heir to the movement's first centre (founded by Srila Prabhupada in 1966 on Second Avenue), now a vibrant Brooklyn temple.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Gaura Purnima 21 March 2027
New Dwaraka (ISKCON Los Angeles)

New Dwaraka (ISKCON Los Angeles)

Los Angeles, California, United States Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

ISKCON's historic 'New Dwaraka' community in Culver City, long a hub of the movement in the western USA.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Gaura Purnima 21 March 2027
Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Spanish Fork

Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Spanish Fork

Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

A hilltop Krishna temple in Utah famous for its huge Holi Festival of Colours, which draws tens of thousands.

Festivals
  • Holi 22 March 2027
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
Good to know
  • The spring Holi Festival of Colours is one of the largest in the USA.
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (ISKCON Durban)

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (ISKCON Durban)

Chatsworth, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

A landmark lotus-shaped ISKCON temple in Chatsworth, the spiritual heart of Durban's large Hindu community.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
Krishna Temple Moscow (ISKCON)

Krishna Temple Moscow (ISKCON)

Moscow, Russia Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

The Sri Sri Dayal-Nitai Sacisuta temple on Kuusinena Street, the main ISKCON centre in Russia.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
ISKCON Toronto (Radha Krishna)

ISKCON Toronto (Radha Krishna)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

A heritage ISKCON temple on Avenue Road, a long-standing centre of Krishna devotion in Canada.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Gaura Purnima 21 March 2027
ISKCON Kuala Lumpur

ISKCON Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

A busy ISKCON temple in the Malaysian capital, a centre for kirtan, festivals and prasadam.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
ISKCON New Govardhana

ISKCON New Govardhana

Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

An ISKCON farm community and temple in the green hills of northern New South Wales.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi

Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi Swaminarayan

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Swaminarayan Heritage

A vast BAPS stone temple on the Yamuna, famed for its carved mandir, exhibitions and the Sahaj Anand water show.

Festivals
  • Swaminarayan Jayanti 15 April 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
Good to know
  • The complex is closed on Mondays; cameras, phones and bags are not allowed inside - use the cloakroom.
Swaminarayan Akshardham, Gandhinagar

Swaminarayan Akshardham, Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, Gujarat Swaminarayan

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Swaminarayan Heritage

The first Akshardham (1992), a serene BAPS monument with carved mandir, gardens and the Sat-Chit-Anand water show.

Festivals
  • Swaminarayan Jayanti 15 April 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
Good to know
  • Closed on Mondays.
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, Robbinsville

BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, Robbinsville

Robbinsville, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States Swaminarayan

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Swaminarayan Heritage

The largest Hindu mandir in the Western Hemisphere, a vast hand-carved stone Akshardham campus completed in 2023.

Festivals
  • Swaminarayan Jayanti 15 April 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
Good to know
  • The Akshardham campus is closed on Tuesdays; free visitor registration is needed on weekends and festivals.
BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Abu Mureikhah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Swaminarayan

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Swaminarayan Heritage

The first traditional Hindu stone mandir in the Middle East, consecrated in 2024 in white marble and pink sandstone - a symbol of interfaith harmony.

Festivals
  • Swaminarayan Jayanti 15 April 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
Good to know
  • Book a free visit slot online in advance; the mandir is off the Abu Dhabi–Dubai E11 highway at Abu Mureikhah.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden

Neasden, London, England, United Kingdom Swaminarayan

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Swaminarayan Heritage

Europe's first traditional Hindu stone temple (opened 1995), the famed 'Neasden Temple' carved from Italian marble and Indian limestone.

Festivals
  • Swaminarayan Jayanti 15 April 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
Good to know
  • The Diwali Annakut display of hundreds of vegetarian dishes is a spectacular highlight.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Houston

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Houston

Houston, Texas, Texas, United States Swaminarayan

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Swaminarayan Heritage

A hand-carved stone BAPS mandir (2004), one of the grand traditional Hindu temples of the American South.

Festivals
  • Swaminarayan Jayanti 15 April 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

Bartlett, Illinois, Illinois, United States Swaminarayan

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Swaminarayan Heritage

A traditional stone BAPS mandir in suburban Chicago, intricately carved and set in landscaped grounds.

Festivals
  • Swaminarayan Jayanti 15 April 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Atlanta

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Atlanta

Lilburn, Georgia, Georgia, United States Swaminarayan

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Swaminarayan Heritage

A large carved-stone BAPS mandir near Atlanta, a major centre of Hindu worship in the southeastern USA.

Festivals
  • Swaminarayan Jayanti 15 April 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Toronto

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Toronto

Toronto (Etobicoke), Ontario, Canada Swaminarayan

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Swaminarayan Heritage

A grand traditional stone mandir (2007), one of Canada's most striking Hindu temples.

Festivals
  • Swaminarayan Jayanti 15 April 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj

Bhuj, Gujarat NarNarayan Dev (Swaminarayan)

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Swaminarayan

One of the six mandirs built in Bhagwan Swaminarayan's own lifetime, rebuilt grandly after the 2001 earthquake.

Festivals
  • Swaminarayan Jayanti 15 April 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Kalupur (Ahmedabad)

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Kalupur (Ahmedabad)

Ahmedabad, Gujarat NarNarayan Dev (Swaminarayan)

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Swaminarayan Heritage

The first Swaminarayan temple (1822), built on land granted by the British, with vivid teak carvings.

Festivals
  • Swaminarayan Jayanti 15 April 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath Temple

Kathmandu, Nepal Shiva (Pashupati)

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Shiva Heritage

Nepal's holiest Shiva temple on the Bagmati river, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a great seat of Pashupati worship.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Hartalika Teej 14 September 2026
Good to know
  • The inner sanctum is open only to Hindus; others view from the Bagmati's eastern bank.
Muktinath Temple

Muktinath Temple

Mustang, Nepal Vishnu (Mukti Narayana)

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Vishnu Divya Desam

A high-altitude Mukti Kshetra sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists, a Divya Desam with 108 holy water spouts.

Festivals
  • Ram Navami 15 April 2027
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
Good to know
  • At ~3,800 m, acclimatise for altitude; pilgrims bathe under the 108 spouts and two sacred kunds.
Manakamana Temple

Manakamana Temple

Gorkha, Nepal Goddess Bhagwati

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Devi

A wish-fulfilling Bhagwati temple on a hilltop, reached by a scenic cable car.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Dussehra 20 October 2026
Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

Siem Reap, Cambodia Vishnu

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Vishnu Heritage

The largest religious monument in the world, a 12th-century Khmer temple originally dedicated to Vishnu and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Good to know
  • A ticketed heritage site; go at sunrise for the iconic reflection over the temple ponds.
Prambanan Temple

Prambanan Temple

Yogyakarta, Indonesia Shiva (Trimurti)

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Shiva Heritage

A towering 9th-century Hindu temple compound dedicated to the Trimurti, the largest in Indonesia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Good to know
  • A ticketed heritage site; the evening Ramayana ballet is performed against the lit temple.
Pura Besakih (Mother Temple)

Pura Besakih (Mother Temple)

Bali, Indonesia Shiva / Hindu Trinity

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Shiva Heritage

The largest and holiest temple of Balinese Hinduism, a complex of shrines on the slopes of Mount Agung.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Good to know
  • Wear a sarong and sash (available on site); hiring a local temple guide is recommended.
Tanah Lot

Tanah Lot

Bali, Indonesia Sea Gods (Dewa Baruna)

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Heritage

An iconic Balinese sea temple perched on a rock offshore, dedicated to the guardian spirits of the sea.

Good to know
  • The rock is reachable on foot only at low tide; sunset is the famous time to visit.
Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple

Bali, Indonesia Shiva (Rudra)

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Shiva Heritage

A clifftop Balinese sea temple on the southwestern tip of Bali, famed for sunset Kecak dance performances.

Good to know
  • Hold on to belongings - the resident monkeys are known to snatch glasses and phones.
Batu Caves (Sri Subramania Swamy)

Batu Caves (Sri Subramania Swamy)

Gombak, Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia Murugan

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Murugan

A Murugan temple set in limestone caves, marked by a giant golden statue and 272 colourful steps.

Festivals
  • Thaipusam 23 January 2027
Good to know
  • Thaipusam here is one of the world's largest, drawing well over a million devotees up the 272 steps.
Sri Mahamariamman Temple

Sri Mahamariamman Temple

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Goddess Mariamman

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Devi

The oldest and richest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, with an ornate gopuram and the silver chariot used at Thaipusam.

Festivals
  • Thaipusam 23 January 2027
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Sri Mariamman Temple

Sri Mariamman Temple

Chinatown, Singapore, Singapore Goddess Mariamman

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Devi Heritage

Singapore's oldest Hindu temple (1827), a national monument famed for its richly sculpted gopuram.

Festivals
  • Theemithi November
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Good to know
  • Theemithi is the dramatic fire-walking festival held a week or so before Diwali.
Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple

Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple

Little India, Singapore, Singapore Vishnu (Perumal)

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Vishnu

A national-monument Vishnu temple in Little India, the starting point of the Thaipusam kavadi procession.

Festivals
  • Thaipusam 23 January 2027
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil

Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil

Jaffna, Sri Lanka Murugan

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Murugan

The most revered Murugan temple of northern Sri Lanka, with a golden gopuram and a famous 25-day festival.

Festivals
  • Skanda Sashti 15 November 2026
  • Thaipusam 23 January 2027
Good to know
  • A traditional dress code applies - men remove shirts before entering the inner shrine.
Koneswaram Temple

Koneswaram Temple

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka Shiva

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Shiva

A classical Shiva temple on Swami Rock cliff over the sea, one of the Pancha Ishwarams of Sri Lanka.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Munneswaram Temple

Munneswaram Temple

Chilaw, Sri Lanka Shiva

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Shiva

An ancient Shiva temple complex near Chilaw, traditionally linked to Lord Rama's worship after the war.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Ganga Talao (Grand Bassin)

Ganga Talao (Grand Bassin)

Savanne, Mauritius Shiva

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Shiva

A sacred crater lake and Shiva temple in the mountains, the holiest Hindu site in Mauritius.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Good to know
  • At Maha Shivaratri, hundreds of thousands walk on pilgrimage to the lake carrying kanwars.
Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh

Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh

Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Vishnu (Balaji)

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Vishnu

One of the oldest traditional Hindu temples in the USA (1976), a major Balaji pilgrimage centre for North America.

Festivals
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
  • Ram Navami 15 April 2027
Malibu Hindu Temple

Malibu Hindu Temple

Calabasas, Los Angeles, California, United States Venkateswara / Shiva

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Vishnu Shiva

A traditional South-Indian-style temple in the Santa Monica hills, a well-known Venkateswara shrine on the US west coast.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
Hinglaj Mata Temple

Hinglaj Mata Temple

Lasbela, Balochistan, Balochistan, Pakistan Goddess Hinglaj (Shakti Peetha)

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Shakti Peetha Devi

A Shakti Peetha in a remote Hingol desert cave, the holiest Hindu pilgrimage in Pakistan.

Festivals
  • Chaitra Navratri 7 April 2027
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Good to know
  • The annual Hinglaj Yatra in spring is the main pilgrimage; the site is in a remote desert.
Katas Raj Temples

Katas Raj Temples

Chakwal, Punjab, Punjab, Pakistan Shiva

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Shiva Heritage

An ancient Shiva temple complex around a sacred pond, said in legend to have formed from Shiva's tears.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Good to know
  • A protected heritage site; Hindu pilgrim groups visit mainly around Maha Shivaratri.
Ganesha Temple (Hindu Temple Society of North America)

Ganesha Temple (Hindu Temple Society of North America)

Flushing, Queens, New York, New York, United States Ganesha

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Ganesha

One of the oldest traditional Hindu temples in the USA (1977), a South-Indian-style Ganesha temple in Flushing and a major centre for the community.

Festivals
  • Ganesh Chaturthi 14 September 2026
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, Lanham

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, Lanham

Lanham, Maryland, Maryland, United States Shiva / Vishnu

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Shiva Vishnu

A large temple near Washington, DC honouring both Shiva and Vishnu, one of the principal Hindu temples of the mid-Atlantic region.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam

Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam

Pearland, Houston, Texas, Texas, United States Meenakshi (Devi)

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Devi

The only major Meenakshi temple in the USA, a South-Indian-style complex near Houston dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Sundareswarar.

Festivals
  • Meenakshi Thirukalyanam April
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Shiva-Vishnu Temple, Livermore

Shiva-Vishnu Temple, Livermore

Livermore, California, California, United States Shiva / Vishnu

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Shiva Vishnu

Run by the Hindu Community and Cultural Center, one of the largest Hindu temples in Northern California, honouring both Shiva and Vishnu.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Brahmotsavam September
Kadavul & Iraivan Temple (Kauai Aadheenam)

Kadavul & Iraivan Temple (Kauai Aadheenam)

Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Shiva

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Shiva

A Saiva monastery on a Kauai riverbank, home of the hand-carved white-granite Iraivan Temple built by South-Indian sthapatis.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Guru Purnima 18 July 2027
Prabhupada's Palace of Gold (New Vrindaban)

Prabhupada's Palace of Gold (New Vrindaban)

Moundsville, West Virginia, West Virginia, United States Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

An opulent gold-domed palace and Krishna temple at the New Vrindaban ISKCON community, often called 'America's Taj Mahal'.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
Radha Madhav Dham (Barsana Dham)

Radha Madhav Dham (Barsana Dham)

Austin, Texas, Texas, United States Radha Krishna

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Krishna

A large Radha-Krishna temple and ashram set on hill-country grounds near Austin, recreating the sacred landscape of Braj.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Radhashtami 19 September 2026
Sri Sringeri Sharada Temple

Sri Sringeri Sharada Temple

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States Sharada (Devi)

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Devi

The North-American seat of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, a serene Goddess Sharada temple in the Pennsylvania Poconos.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Vasant Panchami 11 February 2027
Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago (Rama Temple)

Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago (Rama Temple)

Lemont, Illinois, Illinois, United States Rama

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Rama

A landmark hilltop complex near Chicago with the Rama Temple and Ganesha-Shiva-Durga shrine, among the oldest large temples in the Midwest.

Festivals
  • Ram Navami 15 April 2027
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
Balaji Temple of Greater Chicago

Balaji Temple of Greater Chicago

Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States Vishnu (Balaji)

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Vishnu

A South-Indian-style Venkateswara (Balaji) temple in suburban Aurora, a major Vishnu pilgrimage centre for the Chicago area.

Festivals
  • Brahmotsavam September
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
Sri Lakshmi Temple, Ashland

Sri Lakshmi Temple, Ashland

Ashland, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, United States Lakshmi (Devi)

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Devi

New England's principal Hindu temple, a South-Indian-style shrine to Goddess Lakshmi near Boston.

Festivals
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Hindu Temple of Atlanta

Hindu Temple of Atlanta

Riverdale, Georgia, Georgia, United States Vishnu (Venkateswara)

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Vishnu

A South-Indian-style Venkateswara temple south of Atlanta, one of the oldest traditional Hindu temples in the Southeast.

Festivals
  • Brahmotsavam September
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
Sri Venkateswara Temple (Balaji Mandir), Bridgewater

Sri Venkateswara Temple (Balaji Mandir), Bridgewater

Bridgewater, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States Vishnu (Balaji)

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Vishnu

A large Venkateswara (Balaji) temple serving central New Jersey's Hindu community, built in traditional South-Indian style.

Festivals
  • Brahmotsavam September
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
Hindu Temple of Minnesota

Hindu Temple of Minnesota

Maple Grove, Minnesota, Minnesota, United States Multiple Deities

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Vishnu

One of the largest Hindu temples in the American Midwest, a spacious multi-deity mandir serving the Twin Cities region.

Festivals
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Sri Ganesha Temple, Nashville

Sri Ganesha Temple, Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee, Tennessee, United States Ganesha

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Ganesha

A South-Indian-style Ganesha temple serving Middle Tennessee, well known for its vibrant festival calendar.

Festivals
  • Ganesh Chaturthi 14 September 2026
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, Frisco

Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, Frisco

Frisco, Texas, Texas, United States Hanuman

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Hanuman

A popular Hanuman temple near Dallas established under Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji, famed for its towering Hanuman deity.

Festivals
  • Hanuman Jayanti 20 April 2027
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
DFW Hindu Temple

DFW Hindu Temple

Irving, Texas, Texas, United States Multiple Deities

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Vishnu

A large temple complex in the Dallas-Fort Worth area housing separate North-Indian and South-Indian mandirs under one roof.

Festivals
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Sri Guruvayurappan Temple, Morganville

Sri Guruvayurappan Temple, Morganville

Morganville, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States Krishna (Guruvayurappan)

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Krishna

A Kerala-tradition temple to Guruvayurappan (Krishna) in New Jersey, modelled on the famous Guruvayur shrine.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Vishu April
Ranganatha Temple (Hindu Samaj), Pomona

Ranganatha Temple (Hindu Samaj), Pomona

Pomona, New York, New York, United States Vishnu (Ranganatha)

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Vishnu

A temple to the reclining Vishnu as Ranganatha in Rockland County, one of the few dedicated Ranganatha shrines in the USA.

Festivals
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
  • Ram Navami 15 April 2027
Vraj Hindu Temple (Pushtimarg Haveli)

Vraj Hindu Temple (Pushtimarg Haveli)

Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States Krishna (Shrinathji)

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Krishna

A Pushtimarg (Vallabh sampradaya) haveli to Shrinathji on a large rural estate in Pennsylvania, a major Vaishnava retreat.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
Bharatiya Temple, Troy

Bharatiya Temple, Troy

Troy, Michigan, Michigan, United States Multiple Deities

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Vishnu

A long-established multi-deity temple in metro Detroit serving the Michigan Hindu community since the 1980s.

Festivals
  • Ram Navami 15 April 2027
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
Shri Mangal Mandir

Shri Mangal Mandir

Silver Spring, Maryland, Maryland, United States Multiple Deities

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Shiva

A well-known multi-deity temple in the Washington, DC suburbs of Maryland, popular for Shiva and Devi worship.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Devi Mandir, Napa

Devi Mandir, Napa

Napa, California, California, United States Devi (Durga)

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Devi

A serene Goddess temple in California's Napa Valley devoted to the Divine Mother in her many forms.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Los Angeles

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Los Angeles

Chino Hills, California, California, United States Swaminarayan

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Swaminarayan Heritage

A hand-carved white-marble and limestone BAPS mandir in Chino Hills, one of the largest traditional Hindu temples on the US West Coast.

Festivals
  • Swaminarayan Jayanti 15 April 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Edison

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Edison

Edison, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States Swaminarayan

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Swaminarayan

A major BAPS Swaminarayan mandir serving the large Gujarati community of central New Jersey.

Festivals
  • Swaminarayan Jayanti 15 April 2027
  • Annakut 10 November 2026
Kalachandji's (ISKCON Dallas)

Kalachandji's (ISKCON Dallas)

Dallas, Texas, Texas, United States Krishna (Kalachandji)

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ISKCON Krishna

A historic ISKCON temple in East Dallas famed for its deity Kalachandji and its long-running vegetarian restaurant.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Gaura Purnima 21 March 2027
ISKCON of DC (Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan)

ISKCON of DC (Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan)

Potomac, Maryland, Maryland, United States Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

The Washington, DC-area ISKCON temple in Potomac, Maryland, a lively centre for kirtan and festivals.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Gaura Purnima 21 March 2027
Hindu-Jain Temple, Pittsburgh

Hindu-Jain Temple, Pittsburgh

Monroeville, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States Multiple Deities

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Vishnu

A large temple near Pittsburgh housing both Hindu and Jain shrines, one of the earliest joint temples of its kind in the USA.

Festivals
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
  • Mahavir Jayanti April
Hindu Temple of St. Louis

Hindu Temple of St. Louis

Ballwin, St. Louis, Missouri, Missouri, United States Multiple Deities

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Vishnu

A multi-deity temple in suburban St. Louis serving the Hindu community of eastern Missouri.

Festivals
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Hindu Temple of Central Indiana

Hindu Temple of Central Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana, Indiana, United States Multiple Deities

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Vishnu

The principal Hindu temple of the Indianapolis area, a spacious multi-deity mandir with a striking main shikhara.

Festivals
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Hindu Society of Greater Cincinnati

Hindu Society of Greater Cincinnati

Loveland, Cincinnati, Ohio, Ohio, United States Multiple Deities

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Vishnu

A large hilltop temple near Cincinnati with multiple shrines, one of the major Hindu centres of the Ohio valley.

Festivals
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Maha Ganapati Temple of Arizona

Maha Ganapati Temple of Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona, Arizona, United States Ganesha

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Ganesha

The principal Ganesha temple of the Phoenix metro area, a South-Indian-style shrine serving Arizona's Hindu community.

Festivals
  • Ganesh Chaturthi 14 September 2026
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
Sri Venkateswara Temple, Novi

Sri Venkateswara Temple, Novi

Novi, Michigan, Michigan, United States Vishnu (Balaji)

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Vishnu

A South-Indian-style Venkateswara (Balaji) temple in metro Detroit, a key Vishnu pilgrimage centre for Michigan.

Festivals
  • Brahmotsavam September
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi 20 December 2026
Hindu Society of North Carolina (SV Temple)

Hindu Society of North Carolina (SV Temple)

Morrisville, North Carolina, North Carolina, United States Vishnu (Venkateswara)

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Vishnu

The main Hindu temple of the Raleigh-Durham Triangle, a Venkateswara-centred mandir serving central North Carolina.

Festivals
  • Brahmotsavam September
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
Shiva-Murugan Temple, Concord

Shiva-Murugan Temple, Concord

Concord, California, California, United States Murugan

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Murugan Shiva

A Palani-tradition Murugan temple in the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the earliest dedicated Murugan shrines in the USA.

Festivals
  • Thaipusam 23 January 2027
  • Skanda Sashti 15 November 2026
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of Chicago

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of Chicago

Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States Shirdi Sai Baba

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Sai Baba

A popular Shirdi Sai Baba temple in the Chicago suburbs, drawing large crowds for Thursday aarti and Sai festivals.

Festivals
  • Guru Purnima 18 July 2027
  • Ram Navami 15 April 2027
Hindu Temple of Wisconsin

Hindu Temple of Wisconsin

Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Wisconsin, United States Multiple Deities

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Vishnu

The principal Hindu temple of the Milwaukee area, a multi-deity mandir serving southeastern Wisconsin.

Festivals
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Fremont Hindu Temple

Fremont Hindu Temple

Fremont, California, California, United States Multiple Deities

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Shiva

A community temple in the San Francisco Bay Area with shrines to Shiva, Vishnu, Devi and other deities.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
ISKCON New Orleans (New Talavana)

ISKCON New Orleans (New Talavana)

Carriere, Mississippi, Mississippi, United States Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

A rural ISKCON farm community and Radha-Krishna temple serving the greater New Orleans region.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Gaura Purnima 21 March 2027
ISKCON Denver (Sri Sri Radha Govinda)

ISKCON Denver (Sri Sri Radha Govinda)

Denver, Colorado, Colorado, United States Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

The main ISKCON Radha-Krishna temple of Colorado, an active centre for kirtan, festivals and prasadam in Denver.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Gaura Purnima 21 March 2027
ISKCON Seattle (Vedic Cultural Center)

ISKCON Seattle (Vedic Cultural Center)

Sammamish, Seattle, Washington, Washington, United States Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

The greater Seattle ISKCON temple and Vedic Cultural Center in Sammamish, a hub for the Pacific Northwest devotee community.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Gaura Purnima 21 March 2027
ISKCON San Diego (Sri Sri Radha Giridhari)

ISKCON San Diego (Sri Sri Radha Giridhari)

San Diego, California, California, United States Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

A lively ISKCON Radha-Krishna temple in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego, known for its festivals and Sunday feast.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Gaura Purnima 21 March 2027
ISKCON Atlanta (New Panihati)

ISKCON Atlanta (New Panihati)

Lilburn, Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia, United States Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

The greater Atlanta ISKCON temple, called New Panihati Dham, a major centre of Gaudiya Vaishnava worship in the Southeast.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Panihati Chida Dahi June
ISKCON Houston (Sri Sri Radha Nilamadhava)

ISKCON Houston (Sri Sri Radha Nilamadhava)

Houston, Texas, Texas, United States Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

The main Houston ISKCON temple, home of Sri Sri Radha Nilamadhava and a vibrant Vaishnava community.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Gaura Purnima 21 March 2027
ISKCON Alachua (New Raman Reti)

ISKCON Alachua (New Raman Reti)

Alachua, Florida, Florida, United States Radha Krishna

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ISKCON Krishna

A large ISKCON farm community and Radha-Krishna temple in north-central Florida, one of the movement's most active US centres.

Festivals
  • Janmashtami 25 August 2027
  • Gaura Purnima 21 March 2027
Parashakti Temple, Pontiac

Parashakti Temple, Pontiac

Pontiac, Michigan, Michigan, United States Devi (Parashakti)

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Devi

A Goddess (Parashakti) temple in metro Detroit devoted to Divine Mother worship in the Sri Vidya tradition.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
Sri Rajarajeswari Peetam, Rush

Sri Rajarajeswari Peetam, Rush

Rush, New York, New York, United States Devi (Rajarajeswari)

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Devi

A renowned Sri Vidya Devi temple near Rochester, celebrated for its elaborate Navaratri and daily Sri Chakra worship.

Festivals
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
Sunnyvale Hindu Temple

Sunnyvale Hindu Temple

Sunnyvale, California, California, United States Multiple Deities

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Vishnu

A popular multi-deity temple in the heart of Silicon Valley, serving the large Hindu community of the South Bay.

Festivals
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
  • Navratri 11 October 2026
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Flint

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Flint

Flint, Michigan, Michigan, United States Shiva

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Shiva

A Shiva temple in Michigan modelled on the Kashi Vishwanath tradition, a well-known Shaiva centre in the Midwest.

Festivals
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027
  • Shravan Maas August
Sanatan Dharma Temple, Norwalk

Sanatan Dharma Temple, Norwalk

Norwalk, Los Angeles, California, California, United States Multiple Deities

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Shiva

A large multi-deity temple in the Los Angeles area serving a broad North- and South-Indian congregation.

Festivals
  • Diwali 8 November 2026
  • Maha Shivaratri 6 March 2027

Darshan checklist - what to carry & know

  • Dress modestly - cover shoulders and knees; some temples enforce a traditional dress code (dhoti / saree).
  • You will remove footwear before entering - wear easy slip-on shoes and carry socks for hot floors.
  • Carry small cash for the hundi, prasad and footwear stalls; many sanctums do not allow phones or bags inside.
  • Take an offering - flowers, a coconut, fruit or sweets - and a bag to carry prasad home.
  • Avoid leather items (belts, wallets, bags) inside the temple premises.
  • Go early for the morning darshan to beat the queues; check aarti timings and any online darshan booking.
  • Keep water and a cap for long queues, and respect photography and silence rules inside the shrine.

Frequently asked questions about Temple Darshan Planner

How are the temples ordered?

By straight-line distance from the location you give, with the compass direction shown alongside. That keeps the nearest options at the top, but it does not account for roads, terrain or transport - a temple 200km away across a plain is far easier to reach than one 100km into the hills, so check actual travel routes before planning.

Is my location stored anywhere?

No. Your location is used to sort the list for that visit and nothing more. There is no login, and no travel plan is kept on our side.

Does it show every temple in India?

No, and it does not try to. It covers well-known temples with established darshan arrangements - the ones a visitor from outside the region is likely to be planning a trip around. Local and village temples are not listed, so treat the results as a starting point rather than a complete directory.

Should I check the timings before I travel?

Always. Darshan hours change with the season, festival calendars and local administration, and many temples close for several hours in the middle of the day. Some also run special queues or paid darshan that must be booked in advance. Confirm with the temple or its official site before you set out.

Does it pick an auspicious day for the visit?

Not by itself - it shows the festivals attached to each temple so you can travel with or around the crowds. For choosing a favourable day, use the daily Panchang or, if the visit is tied to a specific rite, the muhurat guides.

About the Temple Darshan Planner

The Temple Darshan Planner helps you plan a pilgrimage from wherever you are. It brings together India's most revered temples - the twelve Jyotirlingas, the four Char Dham and the Himalayan Chota Char Dham, the Shakti Peethas, the Vaishnava Divya Desams, and major Devi, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesha, Hanuman and Murugan shrines - in one place. Use the language toggle at the top to read everything in English or Hindi.

How it works

Set or detect your location at the top and every temple is sorted by distance and direction from you, so you can quickly see what is nearest and plan a route. You can change the location at any time to plan a trip from another city, and filter the list by tradition (for example, show only Jyotirlingas or only Shakti Peethas).

What each temple shows

  • The presiding deity, town and state, and the tradition it belongs to.
  • Its main festivals through the year, with the upcoming one highlighted - the best time to visit for a grand darshan.
  • Practical notes such as dress codes, treks, online darshan booking and seasonal opening, where relevant.

The distances are great-circle (straight-line) estimates to help you compare temples at a glance, not road directions. Festival months are indicative - most Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar and shift each year, so confirm exact dates on the temple's official channels before you travel. For the day's tithi and muhurat at your destination, see the daily Panchang; for festival dates, see the Hindu calendars. For personalised guidance on an auspicious time to undertake a yatra, consult a qualified astrologer.

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