Temple Collections & Sacred Circuits
Navigate India's sacred landscape through structured groupings: revered pilgrimage circuits, canonical architectural traditions, dynastic patronage, and sacred geography.
12 Jyotirlingas in India
The twelve sacred abodes of Lord Shiva where he manifested as a column of light (Jyotirlinga).
Shiva Temples in India
Major Shiva temples across India, from Jyotirlingas to ancient shrines.
Vishnu Temples in India
Major Vishnu, Krishna, and Rama temples across India.
51 Shakti Peethas in India
The sacred shrines of the Goddess where parts of Sati's body are believed to have fallen.
UNESCO World Heritage Temples in India
India's UNESCO-listed temple sites, recognized for their outstanding universal value.
Chola Dynasty Temples
Temples built during the Chola dynasty, masters of Dravidian architecture.
Nagara Architecture Temples
Temples built in the North Indian Nagara architectural style with curvilinear shikharas.
Dravidian Architecture Temples
Temples built in the South Indian Dravidian style with towering gopurams and pyramidal vimanas.
ASI Protected Temples
Temples maintained and protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Himalayan Temples
Ancient temples located in the Himalayan mountain range.
Cave Temples in India
India's magnificent rock-cut cave temples, carved out of living rock.
Char Dham Temples
The four cardinal pilgrimage sites of Hinduism: Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, and Rameswaram.
108 Divya Desams
The 108 Divya Desams are the Vishnu temples sung by the twelve Alvar poet-saints in the Divya Prabandham, roughly four thousand Tamil verses composed between the sixth and ninth centuries.
Shakti Temples in India
Temples dedicated to the Goddess in her many forms — Durga, Kali, Parvati, Amma.
Temples in Gujarat
Major temples in Gujarat, including the sacred Somnath Jyotirlinga.
Sources & References
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Archaeological Survey of India
Archaeological Survey of India — monument records and conservation reports
Protection status, dating, architectural classification and published conservation records for the monuments named on this page.
Primary archaeological record
Open source (opens in a new tab)Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Ministry of Tourism — official destination information
Official Government of India destination information — access, visitor circuits and travel guidance referenced on this page.
Government record
Open source (opens in a new tab)INTACH
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage
Documentation of Indian architectural heritage and conservation practice behind the style descriptions on this page.
Reference source
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