ASI Protected Temples
Temples maintained and protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
15 temples
Ahobilam Narasimha Temple
Ahobilam, situated in the dense Nallamala forest of Kurnool district, is the sacred landscape where Lord Narasimha — the half-man, half-lion avatar of Vishnu — is believed to have manifested…
Avantiswami Temple Ruins
9th-century Vishnu shrine built by King Avantivarman at Awantipora, featuring a 69-cell colonnaded peristyle, fluted columns, trefoil arches, and Vaikuntha Vishnu sculptures excavated by the ASI in 1913.
Kampaheswarar Temple
Kampaheswarar Temple in Tribhuvanam, built by Kulothunga Chola III in 1202 CE, is one of the later great Chola temples and completes the quartet of magnificent Chola stone temples alongside…
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the most sacred Shiva temple in Hinduism, stands on the western bank of the holy Ganga.
Koranganatha Temple
Koranganatha Temple, built during the reign of the Chola king Parantaka I (907-955 CE) at Srinivasanallur near Tiruchirappalli, is a well-preserved example of early Chola architecture with exquisite stone carvings.
Lakshminarasimha Temple
The Lakshminarasimha Temple at Nuggehalli, built in 1246 CE by the Hoysala king Vira Someshwara, is a well-preserved example of Hoysala architecture dedicated to Lord Narasimha (the half-man half-lion avatar…
Mawjymbuin Shiva Temple
Famous for its massive natural stalagmite that resembles a Shiva Lingam, constantly bathed by water dripping from the cave roof.
Murudeshwar Temple
Home to the world's second-tallest Shiva statue (123 feet) and a massive 20-story Raja Gopuram overlooking the Arabian Sea.
Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram
One of the oldest structural stone temples of South India, built by the Pallava dynasty on the Bay of Bengal coast.
Shree Devka Temple
Venerable coastal temple situated near Devka Beach promenade in Daman, serving as an important spiritual sanctuary for regional seafaring communities and visitors enjoying sunset walks along the Arabian Sea.
Simhachalam Temple
Simhachalam Temple, also known as Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the half-man half-lion avatar of Vishnu.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
The largest functioning Hindu temple in the world, a temple-city spanning 156 acres with seven concentric walls, 21 gopurams, and the foremost of the 108 Divya Desams.
Ujra Mosque
Architecturally significant 17th-century mosque in Kavaratti established by Sheikh Mohammad Kasim, famed for intricate floral ceiling carvings sculpted from single logs of driftwood and a venerated freshwater healing well.
Vemulawada Raja Rajeswara Temple
Known as 'Dakshina Kasi', this Shiva temple is a symbol of communal harmony, housing a Dargah within its complex.
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
A popular cave temple that recently underwent a massive stone architectural renovation following ancient traditions.
Sources & References
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Archaeological Survey of India
Archaeological Survey of India — monument records and conservation reports
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Primary archaeological record
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Ministry of Tourism — official destination information
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UNESCO World Heritage List — India
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