Famous Temples to Visit in Kerala

Sabarimala Temple

Address:

Sabarimala,
Pathanamthitta District,
Kerala.

Sabarimala is one of the most famous pilgrim centers of Kerala. This holy shrine at Sabarimala Temple, located atop a hill in the Western Ghats, is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. Sabarimala is believed to be named after Shabari, who carried out sacrament in order to meet Lord Rama. Every year, two main events take place at Sabarimala Temple, namely, the Mandal Puja and the Makara Sankranti Puja, which begin in the month of November and continue till mid January. More Details

Guruvayoor Temple

Address:

Guruvayur,
Thrissur,
Kerala,
680101.

Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to God Krishna, located in the town of Guruvayur in Kerala, India. It is one of the most important places of worship for Hindus of Kerala and is often referred to as "Bhuloka Vaikunta" which translates to the "Holy Abode of Vishnu on Earth". The idol installed at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple represents a form of Krishna with its four arms carrying the
conch Pancajanya, the magical discus with serrated edges Sudarshana Chakra, the mace Kaumodaki and a lotus with a Holy basil garland. More Details

Chottanikkara Temple

Address:
Chottanikkara,
Ernakulam,
Kerala,
682312.

Cochin Devaswom Board welcomes you to Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple. It is the most important Temple among the 393 shrines spread over 3 Districts of Kerala and coming under the administration of Cochin Devaswom Board. The Divine Mother known as Rajarajeswari (Adiparasakthi) is worshipped here in three forms Saraswathy in the morning, Lakshmi at noon and Durga in the evening. There is an Idol of Mahavishnu on the same pedestal and so the Deity is called Ammenarayana, Devinarayana, Lakshminarayana and Bhadrenarayana also. Along with Lakshmi & Narayana there are idols of Brahma, Siva, Ganapathi (Ganesh), Subramanya and Sastha on the same pedestal. More Details 

Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (Trivandrum)

Address:

West Nada,
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple,
Fort,
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala
695023.

The origin of the Temple of Sree Padmanabhaswamy is lost in antiquity. It is not possible to determine with any exactitude, from any reliable historical documents or other sources as to when and by whom the original idol of Sree Padmanabhaswamy was consecrated.

The Temple has references in Epics and Puranas. Srimad Bhagavatha says that Balarama visited this Temple, bathed in Padmatheertham and made several offerings. Nammalwar, 9th century poet and one among the 12 vaishnavite saints of the Alvar tradition, has composed ten hymns in praise of Lord Padmanabha. Some well known scholars, writers and historians, like the Late Dr. L.A.Ravi Varma of Travancore, have expressed the view that this Temple was established on the first day of Kali Yuga (which is over 5000 years ago). The legends of the Temple are handed down through the centuries. More Details

Vadukkumnathan Temple (Trichur)

Address:

Thrissur,
Thrissur district,
Kerala,
India.

Vadakkumnathan Temple or Vadakkunnathan Temple is one of the largest and ancient Shiva temples, situated in Thrissur district of Kerala. Also known as Thenkailasam and Vrishabhachalam, the temple stands majestically on an elevated hillock right in the centre of the city. Hindu traditions say that the temple was built by Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the legend creator of Kerala. Thrissur pooram, which is celebrated here every year in the month of Medam (mid-April to mid-may), witness millions of devotees from all over the land. The temple and the Mural paintings are declared as a National Monument by the Union Government under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act. More Details

Most Famous Temples in Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati Temple

Address:

S Mada St,
Tirumala,
Andhra Pradesh.

The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini.

It is by the Lord’s presidency over Venkatachala, that He has received the appellation, Venkateswara (Lord of the Venkata Hill). He is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills.

The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping Venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara. More Details

The Thousand Pillared Temple

Address:

Hanamakonda/Warangal,
Andhra Pradesh,
India.

The Thousand Pillar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in the city of Hanamakonda, Andhra Pradesh, India.It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Surya.

The Thousand Pillar Temple is one of the very old temples of South India that was built by the kakatiyas. It stands out to be a masterpiece and achieved major heights in terms of architectural skills by the ancient kakathiya vishwakarma sthapathis. It is believed that the Thousand Pillar Temple was built by King Rudra Deva in 1163 AD. The Thousand Pillar Temple is a specimen of the Kakatiyan style of architecture of the 12th century. More Details

Bhadrachalam Temple

Address:

Bhadrachalam,
Khammam,
Andhra Pradesh,
India.

The Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy shrine at Bhadrachalam, the most famous temple in the country dedicated to Lord Rama, is situated on the left bank of the Godavari river. It is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus, considered to be one of the greatest holy shrines in South India with a very rich and unique historical background. The Temple was constructed in the 17th Century by the local Tahsildar, Kancharla Gopanna, popularly known as Bhakta Ramadas, a fervent devotee of Lod Sree Rama. More details

Srisailam Temple

Address:

Srisailam,
Kurnool,
Andhra Pradesh.

The shrine of Lord Mallikarjuna picturesquely situated on a flat top of Nallamalai Hills, Srisailam is reputed to be one of the most ancient kshetras in India. It is on the right side of the River Krishna in Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh. This celebrated mountain is also named as Siridhan, Srigiri, Sirigiri, Sriparvatha and Srinagam. It has been a popular centre of Saivite pilgrimage for centuries. More Details

Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple

Address:

INDRAKEELADRI,
VIJAYAWADA,
Andhra Pradesh.

Goddess Kanaka Durga manifested herself (Swayambhu) on the hillock known as Indrakeeladri situated on the left Bank of River Krishna at Vijayawada.  The origin of this shrine is known to be of 8th century. The temple was constructed during the Regime of  Mogalaya rulers. According to Sthalapuranam, Mogalaya Ruler Thanisha with the assistance of his Ministers Akkanna and Madanna managed the temple with head quarters at Kondapalli. More Details

Top Five Famous Temples in Tamilnadu

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam

Address:

Srirangam,
Tiruchirapalli,
Tamil Nadu,
India.

The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple or Tiruvarangam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of Hindu deity, Vishnu located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India . Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, this temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil literature canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD and is counted as the first and foremost among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. More Details

Ekambareswarar Temple

Address:

Kanchipuram,
Tamil Nadu,
India.

Ekambaranathar Temple (Tamil: ஏகாம்பரநாதர் கோயில்) or Ekambareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in Kanchipuram in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is the largest temple in the town of Kanchipuram and is located in the northern part of the town. The temple gopuram (gateway tower) is 59m tall, which is one the tallest gopurams in India. More Details

Meenakshi Amman Temple

Address:

North Chitrai Street,
Madurai,
Tamil Nadu,
625001.
Phone: 0452 234 4360

 

Meenakshi Amman Temple ( Other names : Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Tiru-aalavaai  or Meenakshi Amman Kovil) is a historic Hindu temple located in the southern bank of river Vaigai in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Parvati who is known as Meenakshi and her consort, Shiva, named her as Sundareswarar. The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500 year old city of Madurai. More Details

Golden Temple, Sripuram

Address:

Sripuram,
Vellore District,
Tamil Nadu,
India.

The golden temple of 'Sripuram' (Tamil: ஸ்ரீபுரம்) is a spiritual park situated at the foot of a small range of green hills in a place known as "Malaikodi" in the city of Vellore in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is at the southern end of the city of Vellore, at Tirumalaikodi.

The salient feature of Sripuram is the Lakshmi Narayani temple or Mahalakshmi temple whose 'Vimanam’ and ‘Ardha Mandapam’ have been coated with gold both in the interior and exterior. More Details

Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvarur

Address:

Tiruvarur,
Tamil Nadu,
India.

Sri Thyagaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Thyagaraja located in the town of Tiruvarur in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is revered by the Thevaram hymns of Saiva nayanars, 7th century Tamil saint poets and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. More Detail

 

Most Popular Temples in Karnataka

Shree Mookambika Temple

 

Address:Sri Mookambika Temple
Kollur - 5762200
Udupi District
Karnataka State
India
Phone NO: (08254) 258488, 258328, 258521, 258221

Ma Mookambika is the Universal Mother. She is Adi Shakti... the source of all energy. When MahaSarasvati, MahaLakshmi, and MahaKali merge with Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, the ultimate embodiment is Ma Mookambika. She is Omnipresent, Omnipotent, ever loving; Mother Energy Personified.

The Goddess Mookambika is in the form of Jyotir-Linga incorporating both Shiva and Shakthi. The Panchaloha image (five element mixed metal) of the Goddess on Shree Chakra is stated to have been consecrated by Adi shankaracharya during his visit to this place. There is an exquisite sculpture of Panchamukha Ganesha. More Details

The Markandeshwar Mahadev temple

 

Address: Kallur, near Raichur, in Karnataka

The Markandeshwar Mahadev temple is supposed to be the place where the young Markandeya was praying to Shiva in order to win over his destiny. This is where Shiva fought with Yama and blessed Maharishi Markandeya with the boon of immortality. The original temple dated back to pre-Mahabharat times and was founded in the third millennium B.C. The current structure is more recent and dates back to the early 20th century. More Details

Badami cave temples

 

Address: 

Badami,
Bagalkot District,
Karnataka.

The Badami cave temples are a complex of temples located at Badami, a town in the Bagalkot District in the north part of Karnataka, India. They are considered an example of Indian rock-cut architecture, especially Badami Chalukya Architecture. Badami, the capital of the Early Chalukyas, who ruled much of Karnataka in the 6th to 8th centuries, lies at the mouth of a ravine with rocky hills on either side and a town tank in which water from the ravine flows. The town is known for its ancient cave temples carved out of the sandstone hills above. More Details

Bull Temple Bangalore

 

Address:

Bull Temple Rd Basavangudi Bugle Hill
Bangalore
Karnataka

Darshana Hours 

Mornning: 07:00-13:00, Evening: 16:00-21:00

The Bull temple of Bangalore is dedicated to Nandi Bull, the vahana (vehicle) of Lord Shiva. Situated in Basavanagudi, this temple has been built in the Dravidian style of architecture. Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore, got the Bull temple built during his time. This temple counts amongst the oldest temples of the city and draws devotees from all over the country. Read on to know more about the Bull Temple of Bangalore, India. More Details

Iskcon Temple, Karnataka

Address:

Rajajinagar,
Bangalore,
Karnataka.

Darshana Hours:

Darshana from 4.15 am to 5 am, 7.15 am to 12.50 pm and 4 pm to 8.20 pm everyday.

Iskcon Temple in Karnataka is a must see. Built on the theme of the Iskcon cult the temple is also called Sri Radha Krishna Chandra Temple. ISKCON stands for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Worshippers throng the Iskcon Temple in Bangalore every day. This particular temple in Bangaluru was built to mark the birth centenary of Sri Prabhupada, founder of Iskcon. The seven-acre hillock on which Iskcon Temple is situated is also called the Hare Krishna Hill. More Details

Successful Marriage Temples in South India

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple

District: Bangalore Rural
Town:      Nandi Hills
Temple:   Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple

The Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is located in Nandi Hills Area, in Bangalore Rural district. It is a perfect weekend getaway for the city-weary people of Bangalore. The hills offer many places of interest amidst pristine forests, including the Nandi fort built by Tipu Sultan. More 

Banashankari Amma Temple

Country:   India State:        Karnataka Location:  Cholachagudd

Banashankari temple is a Hindu shrine located at Cholachagudd near Badami, in Bagalkot district, Karnataka, India. The temple is popularly called Banashankari or Vanashankari since it is located in the Tilakaaranya forest. The temple deity is also called the Shakambhari (Kannada: ಶಖಮಬ್ರಿ / ಶಾಕಂಬರಿ), an incarnation of the goddess Parvati. more

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Tirumala Tirupathi)

Country:  India District: Chittoor Locale:   Tirupati

The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini.
It is by the Lord’s presidency over Venkatachala, that He has received the appellation, Venkateswara (Lord of the Venkata Hill). He is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills. More

Sri Abirami Amman Temple Thirukadaiyur

Country:	India
State:	Tamil Nadu
District:	Nagapattinam district
Location:	Thirukkadaiyur

Sri Abirami Amman Sametha Sri Amirthakadeswarar Temple is located at THIRUKADAVOOR (thirukadaiyur), Tanjore District 18 Kms away from Mayiladuthurai. This temple is maintained and controlled by DHARMAPURAM ADHEENAM MUTT. More 

The Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple

Country:	India
State:	Tamil Nadu
District:	Madurai
Location:	Madurai

Meenakshi Amman Temple ( Other names : Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Tiru-aalavaai or Meenakshi Amman Kovil) is a historic Hindu temple located in the southern bank of river Vaigai in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.  More 

Lord Sri SeetaRamachandra Swamy

										Country:  India State:    Andhra Pradesh District: Khammam Location: Bhadrachalam

 A sacred place that attracts lakhs of devotees from all over the world, it is the abode of Lord Rama (The seventh incarnation of SriMahavishnu). This hill place which is encircled by holy river Godavari flowing towards southern direction is the famous shrine Bhadrachalam-The name derived from Bhadragiri (Mountain of Bhadra-a boon child of Meru and Menaka). According to a Ithihasas, the significance of this shrine dates back to the Ramayana Era. This coherent hill place existed in "Dandakaranya" Of Ramayana period where Rama with his consort Sita and brother Laxmana had spent their vanavasa- and Parnashaala(the place connected to the famous Golden Deer and the place from where Sita was abducted by Ravana.) is also in the vicinity of this temple site. It is at this Mandir site that, long after Ramavatara, Bhagawan Mahavishnu manifested Himself as Rama again to fulfil a promise He made to His Bhakta Bhadra, who continued his Tapas through Yugas, praying for the grace of the Bhagawan Sri Ramachandra murthy. More