Karnataka has about 34,000 temples, and Bangalore alone has over 1,000 temples. A few of these are very ancient, and pujas are no longer performed because they are under the archaeology department’s care. The Temples of Karnataka reflect the rich cultural heritage of the state.
Temples in Aihole
Exploring the Temples Of Karnataka is a journey through history and spirituality.
Aihole was the first capital of the early Chalukyas. It is situated on the banks of the river Malaprabha and has over a hundred temples scattered around the village….more
Temples in Badami
Badami or Vatapi was the centre of ancient Chalukyan glory….more
- Banashankari Amma Temple is a famous temple located in Cholachagudd near Badami, in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka.
- Bhutanatha Group of Temples, along with the cave temples on the hills, is the major attraction in Badami, a historical town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka.
- Mahakuta is a religious site of significance for Shaivites. It is situated in Bagalkot, Karnataka, a few kilometres from Badami.
- Shri Veerabhadra Temple, Godachi: Godachi is a small village famous for the Godach Fair or Jatre held in November-December every year. The Godachi Jatre is held in honour of Shri Veerabhadra, the prime deity in the main temple here – the Veerabhadra temple.
Temples in Bangalore
Bangalore today is Asia’s fastest growing cosmopolitan city…..more
- Bheemalingeswara Temple is located in Kaivara, a small town in the Chikballapur district of Karnataka.
- Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple – The Nandi hills are situated at a height of almost 1500 meters above sea level and about 45 kms from Bangalore,
- Chamarajashwara Temple in Chamarajanagar is regarded as a very important seat of Hinduism in the country.
- Channakeshava Temple in Anekal, Bangalore Urban district, is a magnificent example of the Vijayanagar style of temple architecture.
- Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
- Ghati Sri Subramanya Temple in Doddaballapura is one of the most popular temples among the hundreds scattered in and around Bangalore.
- Sri Kabbalamma Temple is located in the Kabbal village of the Kanakapura Taluk in the Ramanagara district.
- Muthyala Madugu in Anekal, or Muthyala Maduvu, is a picnic spot located a few kilometres from Bangalore.
- Sri Shanimahathma Temple, Madhure, is located a few kilometres away from Bangalore city near Nelamangala town.
- Shirdi Sai Mandir, Hoskote, in Hoskote, is a temple dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba. It is situated in Hoskote, a town on the outskirts of the Bangalore district.
- Venugopalaswamy Temple, Devanahalli – The name literally means ‘the abode of gods’ and has plenty of temples to its name, including the Venugopalaswamy temple in the Bangalore rural area.
- Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Swamy Temple is located on the Mangalore- Bangalore highway (NH 48).
Temples in Belgaum
The Temples Of Karnataka are not only architectural marvels but also hold significant religious importance.
Belgaum, a charming city nestling in the foothills of the Western Ghats…..more
- Bhoo Varaha Laxmi Narasimha Temple is located in Halasi, one of the most ancient towns in Karnataka.
- Hooli Panchalingeshwar Temple is in the Belgaum district in North Karnataka. It is located nine kilometres from Saundatti, a major pilgrimage centre with many temples.
- Jaina Temple in Halasi is an ancient town located 25 kilometres from Kittur in the Belgaum district of Karnataka. It is famous for its many temples – Jain, Shaivite, and Vaishnavite.
- Kamal Basadi in Belgaum is one of the two Jain temples inside the Belgaum Fort.
- Kamala Narayana Temple is located in Degaon, 5 km from Kittoor, in the Belgaum district of North Karnataka.
- Saundatti Temples are located at a distance of 78 kilometres from Belgaum city, in the Belgaum district of Karnataka.
- Yellamma Devi Temple is located in Saundatti taluk, five kilometres away from Saundatti town.
Temples in Bellary
Bellary is located at a distance of 301 Kms from Bangalore. It is situated on the eastern side of Karnataka state……more
- Krauncha Giri is located 10 km away from Sandur in Bellary district, is the site of the famous Kumaraswami temple.
- Kuruvathi Basaveshwara Temple in Mylara is located in the Bellary district of Karnataka.
- Lingeshwara Temple in Mylara is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped by the Kuruba Gowdas as Mailari. This temple is situated in the southwest corner of Hadagali Taluk in Bellary district.
Temples in Belur
Belur is a small town located on the banks of the River Yagachi, in Hassan district of Karnataka….more
- Chennakesava Temple was originally referred to as the Vijayanarayana Temple.
Temples in Bidar
Bidar is a taluk in the northeastern part of Karnataka. Bidar is an important historical town…..more
- Aranya Devi Temple is located in the Bidar district in North Karnataka. The Goddess of Sakama – Bhakti is Aranya Devi.
- Nanak Jhira Bidar Gurudwara dedicated to the Sikh Guru Nanak, is a historical shrine that is situated in Bidar in North Karnataka.
- Manik Prabhu Temple, Maniknagar is located in a small hamlet village by the name Maniknagar in a taluk town known as Humnabad in the Bidar district of North Karnataka, the Manik Prabhu Temple is dedicated to a great ascetic.
- Narasimha Jhira Cave Temple, dedicated to the powerful Lord Narasimha, is also known by the names of Narasimha Zarna Cave Temple and Jharani Narasimha Temple.
Temples in Bijapur
Bijapur used to be the home of the Bahamani Sultans. Adil Shah began the task of building his own tomb, quite earnestly and went on with this work for over 20 years…….more
- Sri Sangameshwara Temple in Kudalasangama is situated at the confluence of two rivers, namely River Krishna and River Malapraha. Kudalasangama attracts many devotees every year.
Temples in Chickmagalur
Chikmagalur situated in the southwestern part of Karnataka, it is nestled in the Baba Budan hills…..more
- Amrutesvara Temple is located in a restful spot near the Bhadra River reservoir, in the Malnad region.
- Horanadu Annapoorneshwari in Horanadu, the holy city of Chickmagalur district of Karnataka, is famous for the Annapoorneshwari Temple.
- Kalaseshwara Temple is located in Kalasa town in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka.
- Kodandarama Temple is situated in Hiremagalur, which is a town in the Chikkamagalur district.
- Uttameshwara Shiva Temple is located in Koppa Taluk, Chikmagalur district, Karnataka.
- Veera Narayana Temple is situated in Belavadi village in the Chikmagalur district, Karnataka.
Temples in Coorg / Kodagu / Madkeri
Coorg or Kodagu (originally called Kodaimalenadu) means ‘dense forest on a steep hill’…….more
- Bhagandeshwara Temple is a popular tourist destination, and it is the confluence of three rivers, Sujyothi, Kanike, and Cauvery.
Temples in Davangere
The city of Davangere is located at a distance of about 260 km from the state capital of Bangalore……more
- Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Shamanur, Davangere district of Karnataka, is a famous place of worship.
- Durgambika Temple is located in the Old Town or Halepet area, Shivaji Nagar, in the Davangere district of Karnataka.
- Shri Guru Kottureshwara Temple in Kudligi is dedicated to Saint Kottureshwara, a renowned temple situated in the Bellary district in Karnataka.
- Harihareshwara Temple is located in the Davanagere district near the town of Harihar.
Dharmastala
Dharmasthala Kshetra is located amongst the scenic beauty of Western Karnataka on the banks of the Nethravathi River. The temple of Lord Manjunatha at Dharmasthala is the star attraction in the Karnataka…more
Temples in Dharwad
Dharwad, mentioned as `Dharawada’ in a record of the 12th century of the Kalyani Chalukyas, is a major town located in the northern part of the state of Karnataka….more
- Tarakeshwara Temple in the town of Hangal is a marvel of architectural splendor that has to be seen to be believed.
Temples in Gadag
- Brahma Jinalaya is located in Lakkundi village in Gadag district, Karnataka.
- Doddabasappa Temple is located in the Dambal village in Gadag district, Karnataka.
- Kalakeshwara Temple is situated at Gajendragarh, and the principal deity worshipped here is Lord Shiva.
- Kasivisvesvara Temple is located in Lakkundi in Gadag district, Karnataka.
- Mahadeva Temple was built according to the plans of the Amruteshwara Temple at Annigeri. It is located in Itagi, Koppal district of Karnataka.
- Nanneshwara Temple is located in Lakkundi village, Gadag district, Karnataka.
- Navalinga Temple, located in Kuknur, Koppal district of Karnataka, is popular for its temples constructed by Chalukyas and Ratnakutas. The most famous temple among them is the Navalinga Temple.
- Trikuteshwara Temple is located in Gadag, Karnataka, in the Gadag District, and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Veeranarayana Temple is located in Gadag town, Gadag district of Karnataka.
- Venkateshwara Temple is located in the Ramenahalli Taluk, which lies in the district of Gadag.
Temples in Gokarna
Gokarna is a ancient temple town and center for Sanskrit studies. It is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka State…more
Temples in Gulbarga
Gulbarga is located in the northeastern part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern region of India……more
- Sri Kshetra houses the shrine of Dattatreya. Mythological studies state that Shri Dattatreya attained realization at the banks of the Bhima
- Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is situated in Gulbarga in the state of Karnataka. It is dedicated to the reformer and saint, Shri Basaveshwara.
Temples in Halebidu
Halebidu is located in Hassan district in Karnataka. Ketumalla, this temple was built during 1121 A.D and attributed to Vishnuvardhana and queen Shantala Devi….more
Temples in Hassan
Hassanamba Temple is 800 years old and houses the main deity of Hassan. The temple is dedicated to Amba also known as Goddess Shakti….more
- Amaragiri Malekal Tirupati Temple – The Lakshmi Venkatramana Swamy temple is also known as Amaragiri Malekal Tirupathi temple. It lies in the town of Arsikere in the district of Hassan, in Karanataka State.
- Hasanamba Temple – The name Hasanamba has been given to the Goddess at the Hasanamba Temple and the town too is named after the presiding deity
- Ishvara Temple is located in the Hassan district of Karnataka State. It was built during the Hoysala Empire in 1220 CE.
- Lakshmi Narasimha Temple was built in the year 1246. It lies in the town of Nuggehali in the Hassan district.
- Lakshmi Devi Temple is situated at Doddagaddavalli, which is a village in the district of Hassan.
- Sri Lakshmi Venkataramanaswamy Temple – One of the most beautiful places in the state of Karnataka is the region that surrounds the Mavinakere Sri Lakshmi Venkataramanaswamy temple in the Hassan district.
Temples in Haveri
Haveri is located at a distance of about 340 km from Bangalore. The name Haveri is derived from the Kannada words havu and keri, which means place of snakes…..more
- Galageshwara Temple in the Haveri district of Karnataka is one of the most beautiful Shiva temples in the region.
- Madhukeshwara Temple is located in Banavasi town in Uttara Kannada district.
- Mukteshwara Temple – The district of Haveri in Karnataka is dotted with hundreds of temples dedicated to different Gods and Goddesses and built by various dynasties in their own styles like the Dravidian, Hoysala, Chalukyas and Vijayanagara.
- Siddhesvara Temple is situated in the district of Haveri in the Karnataka State.
Temples in Hubli
- Banashankari Temple is located in Amargol town in Dharwad district, Karnataka.
- Chandramouleshwara Temple is located in Unkal Village in Hubli-Dharwad District, Karnataka.
- Shambhulinga Temple lies in the district of Gadag. The principal deity worshipped in the Shambhulinga temple is Bhimambika.
- Shri Kalika Devi Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, is a popular temple situated in South India.
Temples in Kemmannagundi
Kemmannagundi also known as KR Hills is located in Tarikere of Chikmagalur district in Baba Budan range. …..more
- Veerabhadreshwara Temple, Tarikere is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Kalhatti falls. The temple is constructed in a gap between two rocks.
Temples in Kolar
Kolar is located at a distance of about 68 kilometres from Bangalore….more
- Antharagange Temple is a mountain located in the Shathashrunga mountain range. It is located three kilometers from Kolar in the direction of Kolar Betta,
- Kolaramma Temple in Kolar is located along the southern region and eastern most part of state of Karnataka. The two most significant temples are Kolaramma temple and Someshwara temple.
- Kotilingeshwara Temple is the principal deity of the Kotilingeshwara temple. This temple lies in the Kammasandra village in the district of Kolar.
- Kurudmale Ganesha Temple is situated in the district of Kolar in the State of Karnataka. There is a popular Ganesha temple here which was built by the Vijayanagar kings.
- Someshwara Temple in Kolar is located 68 km from the city of Bangalore, on the Chennai-Bangalore National Highway.
Temples in Kollur
- Mookambika Devi Temple is one of the most famous pilgrimage centers in India. This temple is dedicated mainly to Parvati Devi or Shakthi, and also the Female Trinity, Mahashakthi, Mahalakshmi, and Saraswathi.
Temples in Mangalore
Mangalore district is a panorama of palm-fringed beaches, lush green fields and enchanting forests……more
- Sri Karinjeshwara Temple is situated in the town of Karinja, in the Dakshin Kannada district, is one of the most honoured pilgrim spots in Karnataka.
- Shree Durga Parameshwari Temple is located in the temple town of Kateel in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.
- Kukke Subrahmanya, dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya, also called Murugan, is a Hindu temple situated in Subramanya, in the Western Ghats of Karnataka.
- Mangaladevi Temple is situated in Mangalore city at a place called Bolara.
- Nellitheertha Cave Temple is located in Nellitheertha town, which is present in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.
- Puttur Mahalingeshwara Temple is an ancient temple that was constructed in the 12th century A.D.
- Shri Raja Rajeshwari temple, Polali – The temple is situated in the Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka.
- Thousand Pillars Temple, Moodbidri is a Jain temple in Moodbidri that is located in the Dakshina Kannada district.
- Sri Venkatramana Temple in Mangalore is of great religious significance.
- Shri Vinayaka Shankaranarayana Durgamba Temple is situated in Nandavara town in the Bantwal Taluk of Dakshina Kannada.
Murudeshwar Mahadev Temple
Murudeshwara temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, lies in the holy beach town in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka…more
- Shri Ganapathi Temple in Idagunji is in Honnavara Taluk, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka.
- Statue of Lord Shiva is in Murudeshwara town in Bhatkal Taluk, Uttara Kannada District in Karnataka.
Temples in Mysore
Mysore or Mahishur as it was called then, traces its history back to the mythical past, when Goddess Chamundeshwari of Chamundi Hills killed the wicked buffalo-headed demon, Mahishasura…..more
- Basaralu Temple in the heart of Mandya – the Sugar city of Karnataka, there is a small village called Basaralu which contains one of the finest
- Chamundi Temple or Chamundeshwari Temple is one of the most famous temples in Karnataka.
- Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple is a famous temple with greater religious than architectural significance.
- Lakshminaryana Temple is situated in the small town of Hosaholalu, which is in the Krishnarajapet taluk of Mandya district.
- Nanjangud – A Land of Temples
- Thirunayanapuram Temple is ideally located on the banks of the Cauvery in the Mandya district.
- Yoga Narasimha Temple, Melukote
- Chamundeshwari Temple
Temples in Pattadakal
Pattadakallu is the second capital of the Chalukyan kingdom. There are ten temples, including a Jaina basadi of Rashtrakuta times and also surrounded by numerous small shrines and plinths….more
Shravanabelagola
Shravanabelagola in Hassan District is 157 km away from Bangalore, and is an important Jain centre….more
Temples in Shimoga
Shimoga is a colourful district with attractive landscape, waterfalls, green forests, river valleys and beautiful fields. ….more
- Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a temple built by the Hoysalas in Bhadravathi, which is around 20 km from Shimoga in Karantaka.
- Talagunda Pranaveshwara Temple was known as Sthanagundur, a place of religious learning or agrahara. This place is the earliest agrahara found in the state of Karantaka.
- Tripurantaka Temple, or Tripurantaka, is one of the eminent temples in the town of Balligave in Shivamogga district, Karnataka.
Temples in Somnathpura
Somnathpur, a tiny village on the banks of the Kaveri….more
- Chennakesava Temple is located in Somanathapura town in Mysore district.
- Keshava Temple is located in Somanathapura town in Mysore district, Karnataka.
- Mudukuthore Mallikarjuna Temple is one of the Panchalinga Darshana Temples in and around Talakad.
Temples in Sringeri
Sringeri is situated on the banks of the River Tunga amidst the scenic Western Ghats. Sharada Devi is the main deity in the Sharadamba temple….more
- Shringeri Sharadamba Temple is located in the town of Shringeri in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka.
- Sringeri Sharada Peetham – Sringeri Math is located in the town of Sringeri in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka.
- Vidyashankara Temple is located in the holy town of Sringeri, in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka.
Temples in Srirangapatna
Srirangapatna, also spelt as Srirangapattana, is a historic, religious, and cultural hub situated in Mandya district of Karnataka, just about 13 kms from Mysore…..more
Temples in Talakad
The Kaveri river makes a sharp bend; on the left bank at this turn is the Talakad, also known as Talakadu. ……more
- Vaidyanatheswara Temple is located in Talakad, an ancient town with an interesting history. It is located in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka
Temples in Talakaveri
Talacauvery is situated in the Brahmagiri hill, which lies in the Kodagu district. It is about a distance of 44 kilometers from Madikeri. ……more
Temples in Tumkur
- Devarayanadurga Temple is a hill which is situated in Tumkur and has two popular temples, the Yoganarasimha and Bhoganarasimha, and is a popular destination for devotees.
- Sri Mahalakshmi Temple, situated in Goravanahalli, is the abode of Goddess Mahalakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
- Shri Mahalakshmi Temple in Gubbi.
- Sree Siddaganga Mutt is an ancient and one-of-a-kind Gurukul situated in Tumkur, amidst a beautiful, serene landscape.
Temples in Udupi
Udupi, the Kokani city is the headquarters of the Udupi District, Karnataka state…more
- Ashta Mathas of Udupi or Monasteries of Udupi were established by Madhwacharya, the great Dvaita philosopher.
- Sree Venkataramana Temple is in Karkala Town, Katkala Taluk, Udupi District, in Karnataka.
- Udupi Sri Krishna Matha is a popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, located in the town of Udupi, Karnataka.
- Yelluru Shri Vishweshwara Temple is located in Yellur Town, Udupi District, in Karnataka.
Temples in Chikballapur
- Bheemalingeswara Temple, Kaiwara – A Temple Built By Pandavas – Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is renowned for its mythological history and architectural details.
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