Explore Temples by Categories
Discover temples across India based on deity traditions and spiritual paths — including Shiva temples, Hanuman mandirs, Shakti peeths, Krishna temples, Balaji temples, and other sacred categories documented district by district on IndiaMandir.
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Temples by Categories
Find temples across India by the deity they are dedicated to. Each tradition carries its own rituals, festivals, and spiritual significance.
Hanuman Temples
Vaishnava · Shaiva
Temples dedicated to Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ji — the destroyer of obstacles, granter of strength, and devoted servant of Shri Ram. Known for miraculous relief from evil forces and afflictions.
Shiva Temples
Shaiva
Temples of Mahadev — the Aadi Yogi, the destroyer and transformer. Revered through Shivalingas, abhishek, and Maha Shivaratri. Ancient Shaiva shrines carry tremendous spiritual energy.
Shakti / Mata Temples
Shakta
Temples of Devi — Durga, Kali, and the many forms of Mata worshipped as the supreme power. Shakti shrines are deeply rooted in local traditions and thronged especially during Navratri.
Krishna Temples
Vaishnava
Temples of Shri Krishna and His forms — Giriraj, Govardhan, and Radha-Krishna. The Vaishnava tradition fills these shrines with bhajan, kirtan, and the joy of devotional seva.
More deity categories being added as documentation grows · IndiaMandir.com
Hanuman Ji Temples
Vaishnava · Shaiva
Hanuman Temples
Hanuman Ji is worshipped as Sankat Mochan — the reliever of all difficulties. His temples draw devotees seeking protection from evil, relief from afflictions, and the strength to face life’s hardships. Tuesdays and Saturdays are considered especially auspicious for darshan.
Bhagwan Shiva Temples
Shaiva
Shiva Temples
Mahadev is the Aadi Yogi — the first and formless one. Shaiva temples are places of deep stillness, where abhishek with water, milk, and bilva patra is offered to the Shivalinga. Mondays and Maha Shivaratri draw the largest gatherings of devotees.
Shakti Temples
Shakta
Shakti / Mata Temples
Devi is worshipped as the supreme creative power — as Harshat Mata, Paplaj Mata, Durga, and countless other forms across Rajasthan. Shakti shrines are the heartbeat of local faith, especially during Navratri when lakhs of devotees offer prayers, carry jyot, and observe vrat in Her honour.
Krishna ji Temples
Vaishnava
Krishna Temples
Shri Krishna is worshipped in Rajasthan in His many forms — as Giriraj, as Govardhan Dharan, as the playful Gopal. Vaishnava temples resound with bhajan, kirtan, and the fragrance of tulsi. Janmashtami and Holi are the grandest occasions in the Krishna devotional calendar.
