Sacred Heritage
Explore Sacred Temples of India
Browse temples by state, deity, architecture, dynasty, pilgrimage, and UNESCO heritage.
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About India's Sacred Temples
India's temple heritage spans over two millennia, encompassing every major architectural tradition from the Gupta period's earliest structural shrines to the towering gopurams of the Vijayanagara Empire. Our database covers 249+ temples across all 36 states and union territories.
Explore temples by architectural style — from Nagara in the north to Dravida in the south and Vesara in the Deccan. Discover temples associated with pilgrimage circuits like the 12 Jyotirlingas, 51 Shakti Peethas, Char Dham, and Divya Desams. Filter by dynasty to trace the Chola, Vijayanagara, Hoysala, and Pallava contributions to sacred architecture, or browse UNESCO World Heritage temples recognized for their outstanding universal value.
Each profiled monument includes verified architectural classifications, historical patronage records, conservation status under archaeological authorities, and practical transit guidance.
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
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