36 temples · searchable by name, state, deity and architecture
India is home to hundreds of thousands of temples, from ancient stone shrines carved centuries before recorded history to grand modern complexes built by contemporary devotion. This directory brings together 36 of them — a curated, actively growing collection spanning every major pilgrimage tradition in the country, from the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva to the 108 Divya Desams sacred to Vishnu devotees, from the Shakti Peethas marking the goddess's presence across the subcontinent to countless regional temples with their own centuries of unbroken worship.
Each temple listed here includes practical information gathered specifically for pilgrims planning a real visit — darshan timings, aarti schedules, ticket prices, how to reach the temple, and what to expect once you arrive — alongside the history, architecture, and legends that give each site its particular character. You can browse by state to plan a regional pilgrimage, by deity to follow a specific devotional thread, or by pilgrimage circuit to trace one of the traditional multi-temple journeys that have drawn devotees across India for generations.
Whether you're planning your first visit to a major Jyotirlinga, tracing a family pilgrimage tradition, or simply curious about a temple you've heard mentioned, this directory aims to give you the real, practical detail that guidebooks often skip — not just where a temple is, but what visiting it actually involves.
