Temple Directory
A searchable directory of major Hindu temples across India — with deity, location, timings, dress code and pilgrimage tips for each.
The first of the twelve jyotirlingas; rebuilt many times through history.
Open in MapsOne of 12 jyotirlingas and one of 18 Shakti Peethas — a rare confluence.
Open in MapsThe only Jyotirlinga facing south; famous for the Bhasma aarti.
Open in MapsIsland shaped like Om on the Narmada.
Open in MapsOne of Char Dham of India; highest Jyotirlinga in the Himalayas.
Open in MapsIn the Sahyadri hills; source of the Bhima river.
Open in MapsThe eternal Kashi Kshetra; centre of Sanatan Dharma.
Open in MapsSource of the Godavari; unique three-faced linga.
Open in MapsThe healing linga; Shravan mela draws millions.
Open in MapsNear Dwarka; frees devotees from serpent-fear.
Open in MapsInstalled by Sri Rama before crossing to Lanka; longest corridor in India.
Open in MapsThe twelfth jyotirlinga; near the Ellora caves.
Open in MapsOne of four Char Dham; abode of Nara-Narayana.
Open in MapsKrishna's kingdom of Dwaraka; one of the Char Dhams.
Open in MapsHome of Rath Yatra; darshan of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra.
Open in MapsSati's toes fell here; one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
Open in Maps13 km trek; darshan of Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Saraswati.
Open in MapsThe seat of Kama; central to Tantric worship.
Open in MapsMarriage of Meenakshi and Sundareshwar; 14 gopurams.
Open in MapsMost-visited temple in the world; Balaji darshan.
Open in MapsOne of the ashtavinayaka lineage; Mumbai's most beloved Ganesha.
Open in MapsFirst of the ashtavinayaka circuit.
Open in MapsThe merchant-Krishna of Mewar.
Open in MapsBeard-bearing Hanuman; one of India's most-visited Hanuman temples.
Open in MapsFamed for releasing devotees from psychological affliction.
Open in MapsStep by step
- 1Search by temple name, deity, city or state.
- 2Filter by deity — Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Ganesha, Hanuman, Surya.
- 3Open a temple page for timings, entry rules and how to reach.
- 4Bookmark temples to plan a future yatra.
Why devotees love this
- Curated — only shastra-recognised and historically significant temples.
- Includes dress code, camera rules and darshan queue tips.
- How-to-reach with nearest airport, railway and road route.
- Deity-wise browsing for pilgrimage planning.
When people use Temple Directory
- 1Planning a family yatra to 12 Jyotirlingas or 4 Dhams.
- 2Researching a temple before an unexpected work trip.
- 3Choosing the right temple for a specific deity's darshan.
- 4Compiling a bucket-list of ancient shrines.
Avoid these
- Assuming all Shiva temples have Sanctum-sanctorum access — many restrict non-Hindus or require dress code.
- Skipping local dress rules (mundu for males, saree for females at some south temples).
- Ignoring seasonal closures (Kedarnath, Yamunotri close for winter).
- Turning up on a special abhishekam day without a booking.
Independently validated
Timings and rules cross-referenced with official temple boards and pilgrim resources; verified quarterly.
Your data stays with you
Bookmarks stay on-device unless you sign in to sync.
Frequently asked questions
Quarterly for timings; ad-hoc for festival day updates and closures.
Varies — we mark restrictions on each temple page (e.g. Jagannath Puri sanctum, Guruvayur, Padmanabhaswamy).
Currently India-only; global listings are on the roadmap.
Yes — email us via the contact page; verified entries are added monthly.
Not yet — we show typical wait patterns; live TTD/Vaishno Devi queues are planned.
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