Vishnu Temples in India

Achyutaraya Temple

The Achyutaraya Temple, built in 1534 CE during the reign of the Vijayanagara emperor Achyutaraya (1530-1542 CE), is one of the largest and most impressive temple complexes in Hampi's sacred…

Akshardham Temple

A massive Hindu temple complex displaying millennia of traditional Indian and Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture.

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.

Badami Cave Temples

The Badami Cave Temples are a complex of four rock-cut cave temples carved into the soft sandstone cliffs of Badami, the capital of the Early Chalukya dynasty.

Badrinath Temple

Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is a principal Char Dham site and one of the most sacred Vaishnava temples in India, located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand.

Banke Bihari Temple

Among the most famous Krishna temples in India, where the deity is worshipped as a child and curtains are drawn frequently.

Bhadrachalam Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple

Known as the Ayodhya of the South, this temple on the Godavari river was built by the legendary devotee Bhakta Ramadasu.

Bhitargaon Temple Kanpur

The oldest remaining terracotta/brick temple in India, dating to the 6th-century Gupta era, a masterpiece of early architecture.

Birla Mandir (Laxmi Narayan Temple)

Inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1939, this masterpiece of Nagara style was one of India's first temples open to all castes.

Brahma Sarovar

A magnificent ancient water tank in Kurukshetra, deeply tied to the Mahabharata and the creation of the universe by Lord Brahma.

Chennakesava Temple

The Chennakesava Temple in Belur, Karnataka, is the finest example of Hoysala architecture, dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Chennakesava, built in the 12th century.

Dashavatara Temple

Dating to around 500 CE, this is the earliest known North Indian temple with a shikhara (curvilinear tower).

Dwarkadhish Temple

The westernmost of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites, Dwarkadhish Temple marks the legendary kingdom of Lord Krishna in the ancient city of Dwarka.

Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple

Known as 'Bhuloka Vaikuntha', this is a sacred Krishna temple in India, famous for its strict rituals and elephant sanctuary.

Hayagriva Madhava Temple

A unique 16th-century stone temple on Monikut Hill, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists, known for its ancient carvings and sacred turtles.

Hazara Rama Temple

The Hazara Rama Temple (meaning 'Thousand Ramas') in Hampi served as the royal chapel of the Vijayanagara kings.

ISKCON Temple

A spiritual hub in Dimapur offering regular kirtans, discourses, and vegetarian prasadam to followers and visitors.

ISKCON Temple

A vibrant center for the Hare Krishna movement in Mizoram, promoting spiritual education and community service.

Jagannath Temple

A serene temple in the heart of Shillong, serving as a spiritual center for the local community with traditional rituals.

Jagannath Temple

A prominent 17th-century hilltop temple in Ranchi, echoing the spiritual grandeur and Rath Yatra traditions of Puri.

Jagannath Temple

Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is one of the four Char Dham sites, famous for the annual Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) and its unique deities made of neem wood.

Jor-Bangla Temple Bishnupur

Known for its 'twin hut' design and incredibly detailed terracotta panels depicting the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Keshava Temple

The Keshava Temple at Somanathapura, built in 1268 CE by Somanatha Dandanayaka, a general of the Hoysala king Narasimha III, is one of the finest surviving examples of Hoysala architecture.

Krishna Temple

The Krishna Temple in Hampi was built in 1515 CE by the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya to commemorate his successful military campaign against the Gajapati kingdom of Odisha.

Kukke Subramanya Temple

A world-renowned temple where Lord Subramanya is worshipped as the lord of all serpents, famous for Sarpa Dosha Nivaran rituals.

Mahabali Temple

An 18th-century temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, situated within the sacred 'Mahabali Umang' grove along the Imphal River in Manipur.

Mahalasa Narayani Temple

A unique and ancient shrine dedicated to the Mohini avatar of Lord Vishnu, famous for its 21-story brass Deepastambha and its history of survival during the Portuguese Inquisition.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The wealthiest religious institution in the world, this ancient temple houses a massive 18-foot reclining Vishnu visible through three doors and a 7-tier gopuram with equinox sun alignment.

Pancha Rathas

The Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots) are a set of five monolithic temple structures carved from single granite outcrops during the reign of Narasimhavarman I (Mamalla, 630-668 CE) in Mahabalipuram.

Parshuram Kund

A sacred Hindu pilgrimage site on the Lohit River, where Lord Parshurama is believed to have washed away his sins in the holy waters.

Prem Mandir

A stunning modern white-marbled complex in Vrindavan dedicated to Divine Love, known for its life-like tableaus of Krishna's pastimes.

Raghunath Temple

One of the largest temple complexes in North India, featuring seven gold-plated shikharas and thousands of Saligramas.

Rajiv Lochan Temple

A magnificent 7th-century Vishnu temple situated at the holy confluence of three rivers, known as the 'Prayag of Chhattisgarh' and famous for its Nala dynasty architecture.

Ramappa Temple

A 13th-century Kakatiya temple famous for its floating bricks and intricate carvings, the newest UNESCO temple site in India.

Rasmancha Bishnupur

The oldest 17th-century brick structure in Bishnupur, unique for its massive pyramidal roof and arched galleries.

Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas — Chennakeshava Temple

A UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of three Hoysala temples known for their star-shaped platforms and hyper-real soapstone carvings.

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 Govindajee Temple

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir

A grand and historic temple marking the birthplace of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, representing the pinnacle of Nagara architecture.

Shrinathji Temple

A major Vaishnavite shrine housing a 12th-century idol of Krishna, central to the Pushtimarg tradition.

Shyam Rai Temple Bishnupur

A five-towered terracotta temple famous for its circular friezes showing the Rasa-lila of Lord Krishna.

Sri Lakshmi Narayan Temple

A beautiful white-marbled temple in Aizawl dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayan, known for its tranquil atmosphere.

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.

Thousand Pillar Temple

A 12th-century Kakatiya masterpiece dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Surya, famous for its perforated stone screens.

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, situated in the hill town of Tirumala in Tirupati district, is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Vishnu.

Udupi Sri Krishna Temple

A world-famous 13th-century temple where the deity is worshipped through a silver-plated window with nine holes, known as Kanakana Kindi.

Vaikuntha Perumal Temple

Built by the Pallava king Nandivarman II in the 8th century (circa 770 CE), the Vaikuntha Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram is a key monument of Pallava architecture featuring three tiers…

Vishnu Temple

Vishnupad Temple

Famous for the 40cm footprint of Lord Vishnu imprinted on solid rock, a major center for Pinda Daan rituals.

Vittala Temple

The Vittala Temple is the crowning architectural achievement of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Yogmaya Temple Mehrauli

One of Delhi's few surviving ancient temples, believed to be built by the Pandavas and a symbol of communal harmony.