India is estimated to have more than 2 million temples of various sizes, ranging from ancient heritage temples to local village shrines. The exact number is difficult to determine because many temples are managed locally and are not part of official records.

Temples dedicated to Lord Brahma are very rare in India. The most famous is the Brahma Temple in Pushkar, Rajasthan. While a few other Brahma temples exist across the country, only a small number are actively worshipped.

India is home to thousands of ancient temples, many of which are over 1,000 years old. These temples reflect the architectural achievements of dynasties such as the Cholas, Pallavas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas, and Guptas.

Tamil Nadu is widely regarded as the temple capital of India due to its thousands of historic temples, magnificent Dravidian architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage temple complexes.

There are thousands of temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu across India. Among the most revered are the 108 Divya Desams, sacred temples praised by the Alvars in Tamil Vaishnavite tradition.

Lord Shiva is believed to have the largest number of dedicated temples in India. Famous Shiva temples include Kashi Vishwanath, Somnath, Kedarnath, Mahakaleshwar, and Ramanathaswamy Temple.

The Mundeshwari Temple in Bihar is often considered one of the oldest continuously worshipped Hindu temples in India, dating back to the early centuries CE.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is considered the richest temple in India due to its vast treasures and historical wealth.

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh is among the most visited religious sites in the world, attracting millions of devotees every year.

Notable UNESCO-listed temple sites include the Great Living Chola Temples, Sun Temple Konark, Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Pattadakal Monuments, and Mahabodhi Temple Complex.