🌿 Karnataka’s Divine Heritage: 358 Temples of Spiritual & Architectural Glory 🙏

List of 358+ temples in India.

Karnataka, the land of rich heritage and cultural grandeur, is home to some of the most revered and architecturally splendid temples in India. With a deep-rooted history in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, the state has preserved its religious diversity through its myriad temples, each narrating a tale of devotion, art, and history. From the grand Vijayanagar temples to the serene coastal shrines, Karnataka stands as a testimony to spiritual magnificence.

List of Temples in Karnataka

Temples of Karnataka by District

Temples in Bengaluru Urban

1. Shri Doddaganapathi Temple, Basavanagudi

2. Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple, Mahalakshmipura

3. Sri Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Jayanagar 4th Block

4. Sri Kalika Durga Parmeshwari Temple, Vidyaranyapura

5. Sri Gavigangadhareshwara Swamy Temple, Gavipuram

6. Sri Kadu Malleshwara Swamy Temple, Malleshwaram

7. Sri Venugopala Krishna Swamy Temple, Malleshwaram

8. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Balepete

9. Sri Banashankari Temple, Kariyappa Road

10. Kote Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, K.R. Road

Temples in Dakshina Kannada

11. Kukke Shri Subrahmanya Temple, Subrahmanya

12. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kateel

13. Sri Manjunatha Temple, Kadri

14. Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple, Polali

15. Sri Vinayaka Shankaranarayana Durgamba Temple, Nandavara

16. Sri Somanatha Temple, Someshwara

17. Sri Mahaganapathi Temple, Katipalla

18. Panolibail Sri Kallurti Daivastana, Sajeepamooda

19. Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple, Kudupu

20. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Bappanadu

Temples In Udupi

21. Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi

22. Sri Mookambika Temple, Kolluru

23. Sri Mahalingeshwara Mahaganapathi Temple, Padubidri

24. Sri Vishweshwara Temple, Yellur

25. Sri Janardana and Mahakali Temple, Ambalpady

26. Sri Kotilingeshwara Temple, Koteshwar

27. Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Pavanje

28. Sri Bhramhalingeshwara Temple, Maranakatte

29. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Uppunda

30. Sri Jaya Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kadekaru

Temples In Mysuru

31. Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills

32. Sri Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple, Nanjangudu

33. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna

34. Sri Vaidyanatheshwara Swamy Temple, Talakadu

35. Sri Rameshwara Swamy Temple, Chamarajapete

Temples in Ballari & Vijayanagara

36. Sri Virupaksheshwara Swamy Temple, Hampi

37. Sri Dodda Basaveshwara Swamy Temple, Kurugodu

38. Sri Mylarlingeshwara Swamy Temple, Huvinahadagali

39. Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy and Basaveshwara Swamy Temple, Kuruvatti

40. Sri Guru Basaveshwara Swamy Temple, Kotturu

Temples in Ramanagara

41. Sri Kabbalamma Temple, Kabbalu, Kanakapura

42. Sri Revana Siddeshwara Temple, Kailancha

43. Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Thirumale

44. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Savanadurga

45. Sri Kengal Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Channapattana

Temples In Chikkamagaluru

46. Sri Kalasheshwara Swamy Temple, Kalasa

47. Sri Rushyashrungeshwara Swamy Temple, Kigga

48. Sri Guru Dattatreya Baba Budan Swamy Darga, Id Peetha

49. Sri Shakuna Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Sakharayapattana

50. Sri Amruteshwara Swamy Temple, Amrutapura

Temples In Hassan

51. Sri Channakeshava Swami Temple, Belur

52. Sri Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu

53. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Navile

List of Temples in Karnataka (Continued)

54. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Mundkuru, Udupi - 576121

55. Sri Jaganmata Durga Parameshwari Temple, Kadavinakatte, Uttara Kannada - 581320

56. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Sowkuru, Udupi

57. Sri Masanikamma Temple, Periyapatna, Mysuru

58. Sri Hasanamba Temple, Hassan

59. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Nandikoor, Udupi - 574111

60. Sri Agastheshwara Temple, Kirimanjeshwar, Udupi - 576219

61. Sri Kundeshwara Temple, Kundapura, Udupi - 576201

62. Sri Dharmaraya Swamy Temple, Halasurupete, Bengaluru Urban - 560002

63. Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Kumbashi, Udupi - 576257

64. Sri Lakshmi Adinarayanaswamy Temple, Ellodu, Chikkaballapura - 561209

65. Sri Pete Venkataramanaswamy Temple, Doddapete, Kolar - 563101

66. Sri Kasivishveshwaraswamy Temple, Antharagange, Kolar - 563101

67. Sri Kolaramma Temple, Kolar Town, Kolar - 563101

68. Mahathobhara Sri Panchalingeshwara Temple, Vitla, Dakshina Kannada - 574243

69. Sri Veerabhadraswamy Temple, Devarahosalli, Bengaluru Rural

70. Sri Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Yelahanka Gate, Bengaluru Urban - 560002

71. Sri Kashivishweshwara Temple, Balepete Circle, Bengaluru Urban - 560053

72. Smt Bandisheshamma Chatra, KG Circle, Bengaluru Urban - 560053

73. Sri Kalleshwara Swamy Temple, Kalledevarapura, Davanagere - 577528

74. Sri Haladamma Devi Temple, Mari Koppa, Davanagere

75. Sri Arkeshwara Swamy Temple, Guttalu, Mandya - 571401

76. Sri Kambada Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mandya - 571401

77. Sri Siddarameshwara Swamy Temple, Godekere, Tumakuru - 572214

78. Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple, Doddadalavatta, Tumakuru

79. Sri Shankaranarayana Temple, Shankaranarayana, Udupi - 576227

80. Sri Balabheemsena Swamy Temple, Motakpalli, Kalaburgi - 585318

81. Sri Moorne Mariyamma Temple, Kapu, Udupi - 574106

82. Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Halasuru, Bengaluru Urban - 560008

83. Sri Sundara Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Bengaluru Urban - 560080

84. Sri Sampangirama Temple, Vasanthanagar, Bengaluru Urban - 560052

85. Sri Vinayaka Temple, Guddattu, Kundapura, Udupi - 576222

86. Sri Doddabasavanna Temple, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru Urban - 560004

87. Kote Sri Anjaneyaswamy Temple, K R Road, Bengaluru Urban - 560002

88. Sri Karanji Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru Urban - 560004

89. Sri Nageshwara Swamy Temple, Beguru, Bengaluru Urban - 560114

90. Sri Someshwara Swamy Temple, Madivala, Bengaluru Urban - 560068

91. Bannanje Sri Mahalingeshwara Swamy Temple, Udupi - 576101

92. Sri Lakshmi Janardana Temple, Yellare, Udupi - 574108

93. Sri Venkatramana Temple, Manjuguni, Uttara Kannada

94. Sri Huligemma Devi Temple, Aroli, Manvi, Raichuru

95. Sri Renuka Yallamma Devi Temple, Nirmanavi, Raichuru

96. Sri Prasanna Gangadhareshwara Swamy Temple, Halasuru Pete, Bengaluru Urban - 560002

97. Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Ballapurapete, Bengaluru Urban - 560002

98. Mahathobhara Sri Veerabhadra Temple, Udupi - 576113

99. Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple, Nagalmadike, Tumakuru - 572136

100. Sri Aniveerabhadreshwara Temple, Korwar, Kalaburagi - 585312

101. Sri Shankaranarayana Temple, Kodavooru, Udupi - 576106

102. Sri Vaidyanatheswara Temple, Kokkada, Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

103. Sri Balabhemeshwara Temple, Bheemarayanagudi, Yadagiri

104. Sri Halu Rameshwaraswamy Temple, Chitradurga

105. Sri Laxminarasimaswamy Temple, Sugganahalli, Ramanagara - 562120

106. Sri Laxmi Temple, Kenchanahalli, Ramanagara - 562131

107. Gadidam Sri Venkataravanaswamy Temple, Chikkaballapura - 561207

108. Sri Datta Sansthan Pantbalekundri Trusts, Pantmandir, Belagavi - 591103

109. Sri Prasanna Ganapathi and Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, Sampangiramanagar, Bengaluru Urban - 560027

110. Sri Subramanya Temple, Guddammadi, Udupi

111. Sri Sooryanarayana Devastana, Maroli, Dakshina Kannada - 575005

112. Sri Prasanna Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Terinabeedi, Bengaluru Rural - 561203

113. Sri Bettada Ranganathaswamy Temple, Menasinahalli, Tumakuru - 572130

114. Sri Maramma Temple, Hettenahalli, Tumakuru

115. Sri Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Shettihalli, Tumakuru

116. Sri Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Kyamenahalli, Tumakuru - 572121

117. Sri Shakuna Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Sakharayapattana, Chikkamagaluru - 577135

118. Sri Amruteshwara Swamy Temple, Amrutapura, Chikkamagaluru

119. Sri Channakeshava Swamy Temple, Balehole, Chikkamagaluru - 577124

120. Sri Durgambha Temple, Antaraghatte, Chikkamagaluru - 577548

121. Sri Junjappa Swamy Temple, Bhaktanakatte, Chikkamagaluru

122. Sri Jenukallu Annappaswamy Temple, Attigere, Chikkamagaluru

123. Sri Siddeshwara Swamy Temple, Inam Bisagni Matt, Chikkamagaluru

124. Sri Deeviramma Temple, Mallenhalli, Chikkamagaluru

125. Mahathobhara Sri Anantheshwara Swamy Temple, Ballamanja Machina, Dakshina Kannada - 574224

126. Sri Adi Janardhana Temple, Shimanthoor, Dakshina Kannada - 574154

127. Sri Lakshmidevi Temple, Malali, Hassan - 573220

128. Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Idya, Dakshina Kannada - 575014

129. Sri Mahalingeshwara Mahaganapathi Temple, Uchila, Udupi - 574117

130. Chitrapura Sri Durgaparameshvari Temple, Dakshina Kannada

131. Sri Bilikal Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Chikkahalkur, Hassan - 573126

132. Sri Basaveshwara Swamy Temple, Karkahalli, Mandya

133. Sri Amaranarayana Swamy Temple, Kaiwara, Chikkaballapura

134. Sri Siddeshwara Swamy Temple, Siddarabetta, Tumakuru - 572138

135. Sri Samadevi Sansthan, Samadevi Galli, Belagavi - 590001

136. Sri Sai Mandir, Tilakwadi, Belagavi - 590006

137. Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple, Maddur, Mandya

138. Sri Nandi Basaveshwara Swamy Temple, Chikkankanahalli, Mandya

139. Sri Hole Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Maddur, Mandya

140. Sri Vaidyanatheshwara Swamy Temple, Vaidyanathapura, Mandya

141. Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Komaranahalli, Davanagere

142. Sri Basaveshwara and Kalleshwara Temple, Malebennuru, Davanagere

143. Sri Harihareshwara Swamy Temple, Harihara, Davanagere

144. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Iruvail, Dakshina Kannada

145. Sri Yeluhede Nagappa Temple, Bukkasagar, Vijayanagar - 583132

146. Sri Hosuramma Temple, Hosuru, Vijayanagar

147. Sri Holemma Devi Lakshmi Temple, Badakundri, Belagavi - 591221

148. Sri Kapileshwara Temple, Belagavi

149. Sri Arkeshwara Swamy Temple, Ramanagar Town, Ramanagara - 562159

150. Sri Venkata Ramana Swamy Temple, Sampige, Tumakuru

151. Sri Veerabhadra Temple, Veerabhadranagara, Belagavi - 590016

152. Sri Beteraya Swamy Temple, Turuvekere, Tumakuru

153. Sri Prasanna Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Robertsonpet, Kolar

154. Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Bangarpet, Kolar

155. Sri Vinayaka Temple, Idagunji, Uttara Kannada

156. Sri Katthimaramma Temple, Kodagurkhi, Bengaluru Rural

157. Sri Kumararama Swamy Temple, Doddapalana Halli, Tumakuru

158. Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Madalaghatta, Vijayanagar

159. Sri Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Kurudumale, Kolar - 563131

160. Mahathobhara Shri Karinjeshwara Temple, Karinja, Dakshina Kannada - 574265

161. Sri Lakshmi Narashimha Swamy Temple, Marehalli, Mandya

162. Sri Kaleshwara Temple, Yattambadi, Mandya - 571430

163. Sri Veerabhadreshwara Swamy Temple, Balakundi, Ballari

164. Sri Kumara Swamy Temple, Ballari

165. Sri Kote Malleshwara Swamy Temple, Ballari

166. Sri Somanatheshwara Temple, Kutyaru, Dakshina Kannada

167. Sri Maharajaswamy Temple, Maravanthe, Udupi - 576230

168. Sri Durga Temple, Kanjuru, Udupi - 574117

169. Sri Sooryanarayana Temple, Naravi, Dakshina Kannada

170. Sri Mahadeva Vinayaka Temple, Baad, Uttara Kannada

171. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Nitte, Udupi - 574110

172. Mahathobhara Sri Seneshwara Temple, Udupi - 576214

173. Sri Mahalingeshwara and Kalingeshwara Temple, Udupi - 576222

174. Sri Mahaganapathi Temple, Nadpal, Udupi

175. Sri Malai Mahadeshwaraswamy Temple, MM Hills, Hanur - 571490

176. Sri Lakshmi Venkata Ramana Temple, Karighatta, Kallikoppalu, Mandya

177. Sri Kashi Vishwanatha Temple, Gosayighat, Srirangapattana, Mandya

178. Sri Lakshmi Venkataramanaswamy Temple, Alambagiri, Munuganahalli, Chikkaballapura

179. Sri Himavadh Gopalaswamy Temple, Kannegala, Chamarajanagara

180. Sri Chitralingeshwara Swamy Temple, Chitrahalli, Chitradurga

181. Sri Maramma Devi Temple, Gowrasamudra, Chitradurga

182. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, H D Pura, Holalkere, Chitradurga

183. Sri Terumalleshwara Swamy Temple, Hiriyur, Chitradurga

184. Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Shivaji Nagar Circle, Davanagere

185. Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Shyamanuru, Davanagere

186. Sri Maruteshwara Temple, Tulasigeri, Bagalakote

187. Sri Udugiri Lakshmi Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Devarahalli, Channagiri, Davanagere

188. Sri Shiradi Chowdeshwari Temple, Heggadde, Sakaleshpura - 573134

189. Sri Kenchamba Devi Temple, Harihalli, Alur - 573129

190. Sri Siddeshwara Swamy Temple, Hassan, 573201

191. Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Bookanabetta, 573116

192. Sri Kshethra Chakrapani Gopinatha Temple, Attavara, Mangaluru - 575001

193. Sri Ramalingeshwar Temple, Chandikapur, Basavakalyan - 585419

194. Sri Lakshmi Venkata Ramana Temple, Karighatta, Shrirangapattana - 571438

195. Sri Durga Devi Temple, Hirekerur - 581111

196. Sri Hanumantha Devara Temple, Koda - 581109

197. Sri Vishaparihareshwara Basavanna Hanumantha Temple, Balambida - 581111

198. Sri Shantesha Temple, Satenahalli - 581120

199. Sri Sadashiva Mahaganapathi Temple, Surathkal - 575014

200. Sri Narahari Parvatha Sadashiva Temple, Amtoor - 574231

201. Sri Panchadurga Parameshwari Temple, Poonja Arambodi - 574237

202. Sri Hanumantha Devara Temple, Gundagatti - 581111

203. Sri Veerabhadreshwar Temple, Rattihalli - 581116

204. Sri Tulaja Bhavani Temple, Rattihalli - 581116

205. Sri Ranganatha Temple, Halluru - 581119

206. Sri Aniveerabhadreshwar Temple, Korwar - 585312

207. Sri Hanumantha Devara Temple, Kadur - 581116

208. Sri Kantesh Swamy Temple, Kadaramandalagi - 581106

209. Sri Guru Gangadhar Bakkaprabhu Temple, Karaknalli - 585227

210. Mahathobhara Chinthamani Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Kadeshivalaya, Dakshina Kannada - 574325

211. Karpady Sri Subramanya Temple, Aryapu, Dakshina Kannada - 574201

212. Sri Lokanatheshwara Temple, Kanyadi, Dakshina Kannada - 574241

213. Sri Maya Mahadeva Temple, Belalu, Dakshina Kannada - 574240

214. Montethadka Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Shibaje, Dakshina Kannada - 574198

215. Sri Shishileshwara Temple, Shishila, Dakshina Kannada - 574198

216. Sri Somanatheshwara Temple, Ira, Dakshina Kannada - 574323

217. Sri Somanatheshwara Temple, Ammembala, Kurnadu - 574153, Dakshina Kannada

218. Sri Haiyyalalingeshwara Temple, Haiyyala, Yadgir - 585223

219. Sri Basaveshwara Temple, Kodekal, Yadgir - 585237

220. Sri Veerabhadraswamy Temple, Savanadurga, Ramanagara - 561201

221. Sri Someshwara Swamy Temple, Magadi Town, Ramanagara - 562120

222. Sri Mallikarjunaswami Temple, Mrugavadhe, Shivamogga - 577415

223. Sri Shankaranarayana Temple, Kodavuru, Udupi Taluk, Udupi

224. Sri Siddi Vinayaka Temple, Uppuru, Udupi - 576105

225. Sri Mallikarjunaswamy Temple, Yagathipura, Chikkamagaluru - 577140

226. Sri Bolarameshwara Temple, Chikmagalur Town, Chikkamagaluru - 577101

227. Sri Mallikarjunaswamy Temple, Siddapura, Hassan - 573121

228. Sri Mahasati Temple, Sodigadde, Uttara Kannada - 581320

229. Sri Madhukeshwara Temple, Banavasi, Uttara Kannada

230. Sri Bhadrakali Temple, Gokarna, Uttara Kannada - 581326

231. Sri Parvati Tamra Gowri Temple, Gokarna, Uttara Kannada - 581326

232. Sri Mahaganapati Temple, Gokarna, Uttara Kannada - 581326

233. Sri Karithimmarayaswamy Temple, T. Beguru, Bengaluru Rural - 562123

234. Sri Venkataramana Swamy / Mahima Ranganathaswamy Temple, Mahimapura, Bengaluru Rural - 562111

235. Sri Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Shivanhalli, Bengaluru Urban - 560010

236. Sri Yalagureshwara Temple, Yalagur, Vijayapura - 586213

237. Sri Amareshwara Temple, Aurad (B), Bidar - 585326

238. Sri Banashankaridevi Temple, Badami, Bagalkote - 587201

239. Sri Dandanayaka Ullalthi Daivasthana, Balnadu, Dakshina Kannada - 574203

240. Sri Kodamanithaya Daivasthana, Yekkaru, Dakshina Kannada - 574509

241. Sri Somanahalli Amma and Group of Temples, Somanahalli, Mandya - 571432

242. Sri Brahmalingeshwara Temple, Maranakatte, Udupi - 576233

243. Sri Lakshmidevi Temple, Malali, Hassan - 573220

244. Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Idya, Dakshina Kannada - 575014

245. Sri Mahalingeshwara Mahaganapathi Temple, Uchila, Udupi - 574117

246. Chitrapura Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Dakshina Kannada

247. Sri Bilikal Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Chikkahalkur, Hassan - 573126

248. Sri Basaveshwara Swamy Temple, Karkahalli, Mandya

249. Sri Amaranarayana Swamy Temple, Kaiwara, Chikkaballapura

250. Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Srirangapatna, Mandya - 571438

251. Sri Kotilingeshwara Temple, Koteshwar, Udupi - 576222

252. Sri Renukamba Temple, Chandragutti, Shivamogga - 577429

253. Sri Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Malekallu Thirupathi, Hassan - 573103

254. Sri Parivara Panchalingeshwara Temple, Panja, Dakshina Kannada - 573242

255. Sri Channakeshava Swamy Temple, Belur Town, Hassan - 573115

256. Sri Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu, Hassan - 573121

257. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Devarayanadurga, Tumakuru - 572140

258. Sri Rameshwara Swamy Temple, Chamarajapete, Bengaluru Urban - 560018

259. Sri Guru Dattatreya Baba Budan Swamy Darga, Id Peetha, Chikkamagaluru - 577131

260. Sri Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Nagartharapethe, Bengaluru Urban - 560002

261. Sri Paramartha Nikethan Trust, Anagola, Belagavi - 590006

262. Sri Amrutheshwara Temple, Tiruvailu, Dakshina Kannada - 575028

263. Sri Channakeshava Temple, Sulya, Dakshina Kannada - 574239

264. Sri Ranganatha Swamy and Group of Temples, Shivanasamudra, Chamarajanagara - 571440

265. Sri Mahaganapathi Temple, Sagar, Shivamogga - 577401

266. Sri Kukkawadeshwari Temple, Ammanagudda, Davanagere - 577213

267. Sri Vidurashvatha Narayanaswamy Temple, Gouribidanur, Chikkaballapura - 561208

268. Sri Marikamba Temple, Sirsi, Uttara Kannada - 581401

269. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Alvekodi Shirali, Uttara Kannada - 581354

270. Sri Bhagandeshwara Temple, Bhagamandala, Kodagu - 571247

271. Sri Omkareshwara Temple, Madikeri, Kodagu - 571201

272. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Savanadurga, Ramanagara - 561201

273. Sri Guru Thipperudra Swamy Temple, Nayakanahatty, Chitradurga - 577536

274. Sri Amruteshwara Swamy Temple, Perdoor, Udupi

275. Sri Anantheshwara and Chandramouleshwara Temple, Shivalli, Udupi

276. Sri Janardhana Temple, Kapu, Udupi - 574106

277. Sri Amareshwara Temple, Devara Bhupura, Raichuru - 584139

278. Sri Huligemma Devi Temple, Huligi, Koppala - 583234

279. Sri Lakshmi Janardhana Swamy Temple, Mandya - 571401

280. Sri Someshwara and Shambulingeshwara Temple, Sasalu, Mandya - 571426

281. Sri Huccharaya Swamy Temple, Shikaripura, Shivamogga - 577427

282. Sri Dandina Maramma Temple, Mekebande, Tumakuru - 572132

283. Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple, Rajathadripura, Tumakuru - 572114

284. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Mundkuru, Udupi - 576121

285. Sri Jaganmata Durga Parameshwari Temple, Kadavinakatte, Uttara Kannada - 581320

286. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Sowkuru, Udupi

287. Sri Masanikamma Temple, Periyapatna, Mysuru

288. Sri Hasanamba Temple, Hassan

289. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Nandikoor, Udupi - 574111

290. Sri Agastheshwara Temple, Kirimanjeshwar, Udupi - 576219

291. Sri Kundeshwara Temple, Kundapura, Udupi - 576201

292. Sri Dharmaraya Swamy Temple, Halasurupete, Bengaluru Urban - 560002

293. Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Kumbashi, Udupi - 576257

294. Sri Lakshmi Adinarayanaswamy Temple, Ellodu, Chikkaballapura - 561209

295. Sri Pete Venkataramanaswamy Temple, Doddapete, Kolar - 563101

296. Sri Kasivishveshwaraswamy Temple, Antharagange, Kolar - 563101

297. Sri Kolaramma Temple, Kolar Town, Kolar - 563101

298. Mahathobhara Sri Panchalingeshwara Temple, Vitla, Dakshina Kannada - 574243

299. Sri Veerabhadraswamy Temple, Devarahosalli, Bengaluru Rural

300. Sri Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Yelahanka Gate, Bengaluru Urban - 560002

301. Sri Kashivishweshwara Temple, Balepete Circle, Bengaluru Urban - 560053

302. Smt Bandisheshamma Chatra, KG Circle, Bengaluru Urban - 560053

303. Sri Kalleshwara Swamy Temple, Kalledevarapura, Davanagere - 577528

304. Sri Haladamma Devi Temple, Mari Koppa, Davanagere

305. Sri Arkeshwara Swamy Temple, Guttalu, Mandya - 571401

306. Sri Kambada Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mandya - 571401

307. Sri Siddarameshwara Swamy Temple, Godekere, Tumakuru - 572214

308. Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple, Doddadalavatta, Tumakuru

309. Sri Shankaranarayana Temple, Shankaranarayana, Udupi - 576227

310. Sri Balabheemsena Swamy Temple, Motakpalli, Kalaburgi - 585318

311. Sri Moorne Mariyamma Temple, Kapu, Udupi - 574106

312. Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Halasuru, Bengaluru Urban - 560008

313. Sri Sundara Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Bengaluru Urban - 560080

314. Sri Sampangirama Temple, Vasanthanagar, Bengaluru Urban - 560052

315. Sri Vinayaka Temple, Guddattu, Kundapura, Udupi - 576222

316. Sri Doddabasavanna Temple, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru Urban - 560004

317. Kote Sri Anjaneyaswamy Temple, K R Road, Bengaluru Urban - 560002

318. Sri Karanji Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru Urban - 560004

319. Sri Nageshwara Swamy Temple, Beguru, Bengaluru Urban - 560114

320. Sri Someshwara Swamy Temple, Madivala, Bengaluru Urban - 560068

321. Bannanje Sri Mahalingeshwara Swamy Temple, Udupi - 576101

322. Sri Lakshmi Janardana Temple, Yellare, Udupi - 574108

323. Sri Venkatramana Temple, Manjuguni, Uttara Kannada

324. Sri Huligemma Devi Temple, Aroli, Manvi, Raichuru

325. Sri Renuka Yallamma Devi Temple, Nirmanavi, Raichuru

326. Sri Prasanna Gangadhareshwara Swamy Temple, Halasuru Pete, Bengaluru Urban - 560002

327. Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Ballapurapete, Bengaluru Urban - 560002

328. Mahathobhara Sri Veerabhadra Temple, Udupi - 576113

329. Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple, Nagalmadike, Tumakuru - 572136

330. Sri Aniveerabhadreshwara Temple, Korwar, Kalaburagi - 585312

331. Sri Shankaranarayana Temple, Kodavooru, Udupi - 576106

332. Sri Vaidyanatheswara Temple, Kokkada, Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

333. Sri Balabhemeshwara Temple, Bheemarayanagudi, Yadagiri

334. Sri Halu Rameshwaraswamy Temple, Chitradurga

335. Sri Laxminarasimaswamy Temple, Sugganahalli, Ramanagara - 562120

336. Sri Laxmi Temple, Kenchanahalli, Ramanagara - 562131

337. Gadidam Sri Venkataravanaswamy Temple, Chikkaballapura - 561207

338. Sri Datta Sansthan Pantbalekundri Trusts, Pantmandir, Belagavi - 591103

339. Sri Prasanna Ganapathi and Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, Sampangiramanagar, Bengaluru Urban - 560027

340. Sri Subramanya Temple, Guddammadi, Udupi

341. Sri Sooryanarayana Devastana, Maroli, Dakshina Kannada - 575005

342. Sri Prasanna Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Terinabeedi, Bengaluru Rural - 561203

343. Sri Bettada Ranganathaswamy Temple, Menasinahalli, Tumakuru - 572130

344. Sri Maramma Temple, Hettenahalli, Tumakuru

345. Sri Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Shettihalli, Tumakuru

346. Sri Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Kyamenahalli, Tumakuru - 572121

347. Sri Shakuna Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Sakharayapattana, Chikkamagaluru - 577135

348. Sri Amruteshwara Swamy Temple, Amrutapura, Chikkamagaluru

349. Sri Channakeshava Swamy Temple, Balehole, Chikkamagaluru - 577124

350. Sri Durgambha Temple, Antaraghatte, Chikkamagaluru - 577548

351. Sri Junjappa Swamy Temple, Bhaktanakatte, Chikkamagaluru

352. Sri Jenukallu Annappaswamy Temple, Attigere, Chikkamagaluru

353. Sri Siddeshwara Swamy Temple, Inam Bisagni Matt, Chikkamagaluru

354. Sri Deeviramma Temple, Mallenhalli, Chikkamagaluru

355. Sri Adi Janardhana Temple, Shimanthoor, Dakshina Kannada - 574154

356. Sri Lakshmidevi Temple, Malali, Hassan - 573220

357. Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Idya, Dakshina Kannada - 575014

358. Sri Mahalingeshwara Mahaganapathi Temple, Uchila, Udupi - 574117

Significance of Karnataka’s Temples

Karnataka's temples are significant for several reasons:

1. Architectural Marvels

The temples showcase various architectural styles, including Dravidian, Hoysala, and Vijayanagara styles. The Chennakeshava Temple at Belur, the Virupaksha Temple at Hampi, and the Kadri Manjunatha Temple in Mangalore are among the finest examples.

2. Spiritual Centers

These temples attract millions of devotees who seek blessings, peace, and enlightenment. They serve as centers of worship, meditation, and religious discourse.

3. Cultural Hubs

Many temples host grand annual fairs and festivals, such as Mysuru Dasara at the Chamundeshwari Temple, the Subrahmanya Rathotsava at Kukke Subrahmanya Temple, and the Laksha Deepotsava at Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple. These events enrich Karnataka’s cultural heritage.

4. Tourist Attractions

Several of Karnataka’s temples are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, drawing global travelers interested in history, art, and spirituality. Temples such as the Belur and Halebidu temples, the Hampi group of temples, and the Udupi Sri Krishna Temple are major tourist destinations.

Legends and Stories Behind Karnataka's Temples

Karnataka’s temples are not just places of worship but also the sites of fascinating legends and stories that have been passed down through generations. Here are some of the most famous ones:

1. The Legend of Kukke Subrahmanya Temple

Located in the lush forests of Dakshina Kannada, Kukke Subrahmanya Temple is believed to be where Lord Kartikeya, also known as Subrahmanya, protected Vasuki, the king of serpents, from Garuda. Devotees, especially those suffering from "Sarpa Dosha," perform special rituals here to seek divine blessings.

2. The Miraculous Power of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple

Chamundi Hills in Mysuru is home to Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, dedicated to the fierce goddess Chamundi, an incarnation of Durga. According to legend, she slew the demon Mahishasura on this very hill, liberating the people from his terror. This is why Mysuru is named after Mahishasura.

3. The Ever-Growing Idol of Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple

This cave temple in Bengaluru is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Gangadhareshwara. The temple is famous for its unique rock-cut architecture and an annual event where the sun's rays pass through a precise opening to illuminate the deity's idol. It is said that the Shivalinga inside keeps growing every year.

4. The Floating Pillar of Lepakshi Temple

Though technically in Andhra Pradesh, the Lepakshi Temple is of historical significance to Karnataka as well. The temple has a unique hanging pillar that defies gravity. Devotees believe that passing objects underneath the pillar brings good fortune.

5. The Udupi Krishna Temple’s Window Worship

Unlike most temples where devotees get a direct darshan of the deity, Udupi Sri Krishna Temple allows devotees to view Lord Krishna through a small, nine-holed window. It is believed that Kanaka Dasa, a great devotee, was denied entry into the temple but was blessed when Lord Krishna turned around to grant him darshan through a small hole in the temple wall.

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Festivals Celebrated at Karnataka’s Temples

Karnataka’s temples celebrate vibrant festivals, drawing devotees from across the country. Some of the most significant temple festivals include:

1. Mysuru Dasara (Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysuru)

• One of India’s grandest festivals, it commemorates the victory of Goddess Chamundi over Mahishasura.

• The celebration includes a grand procession, cultural performances, and illumination of the Mysuru Palace.

2. Laksha Deepotsava (Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple, Dakshina Kannada)

• This festival, meaning "Festival of a Hundred Thousand Lamps," is celebrated annually at Dharmasthala.

• Thousands of oil lamps are lit, creating a mesmerizing visual spectacle.

3. Subrahmanya Rathotsava (Kukke Subrahmanya Temple, Dakshina Kannada)

• A grand chariot festival where Lord Subrahmanya is taken on a procession through the temple town.

• Devotees undertake special vows and prayers for protection from serpent-related doshas.

4. Ratha Saptami (Udupi Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi)

• Celebrated as the birthday of the Sun God, Surya, this festival involves special poojas at the Udupi Sri Krishna Temple.

• The deity is taken out in a golden chariot, symbolizing the sun’s movement.

5. Mahashivaratri at Murudeshwar Temple

• The Murudeshwar Temple, famous for its towering Shiva statue, celebrates Mahashivaratri with grand abhishekams and rituals.

• Devotees stay awake through the night, chanting prayers to Lord Shiva.

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Unique Architectural Styles of Karnataka’s Temples

Karnataka’s temples display a wide range of architectural influences, from the intricate carvings of the Hoysala period to the massive Dravidian gopurams. Here are some key architectural styles:

1. Hoysala Architecture (12th-14th Century)

• Found in temples like Belur’s Chennakeshava Temple and Halebidu’s Hoysaleswara Temple.

• Characterized by star-shaped structures, intricate carvings, and sculptures of deities, animals, and mythical creatures.

2. Vijayanagara Architecture (14th-16th Century)

• Prominent in Hampi’s Virupaksha Temple and the Vittala Temple.

• Notable for monolithic structures like the Stone Chariot, huge pillared halls, and extensive temple complexes.

3. Dravidian Style (Ancient-Present)

• Common in South Indian temples like Murudeshwar and Chamundeshwari temples.

• Features tall gopurams (entrance towers), large courtyards, and grand sculptures.

4. Cave Temples (Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal – 6th-8th Century)

• These temples, built by the Chalukyas, include rock-cut caves and unique pillars.

• The Badami Cave Temples feature carvings of Lord Vishnu, Shiva, and Jain Tirthankaras.

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Pilgrimage Circuits in Karnataka

For devotees and spiritual seekers, Karnataka offers several pilgrimage routes that cover important temples:

1. Coastal Karnataka Temple Circuit

📍 Temples covered:

• Udupi Sri Krishna Temple

• Mookambika Temple, Kollur

• Murudeshwar Temple

• Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple

2. Hoysala Temple Trail

📍 Temples covered:

• Chennakeshava Temple, Belur

• Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu

• Lakshmi Devi Temple, Doddagaddavalli

3. Shiva Kshetras of Karnataka

📍 Temples covered:

• Virupaksha Temple, Hampi

• Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple

• Koti Lingeshwara Temple, Kolar

• Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Temple

4. Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Circuit (12 Jyotirlinga Temples in Karnataka)

📍 Temples covered:

• Omkareshwara Temple, Madikeri

• Vaidyanatheshwara Temple, Talakadu

• Mallikarjuna Temple, Kuruvatti

• Rameshwara Temple, Chikkamagaluru

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Why Visit Karnataka’s Temples?

The temples of Karnataka embody the state's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Whether one seeks divine blessings, architectural wonders, or historical insights, these temples offer an unparalleled experience. A visit to Karnataka’s temples is not just a pilgrimage but a journey through time, tradition, and devotion.

Visiting Karnataka’s temples is more than just a religious experience; it is a journey through history, art, and spirituality. Each temple has a unique story, architectural brilliance, and deep cultural significance. Whether you are drawn by devotion, history, or curiosity, Karnataka’s temples offer something for every traveler.

Plan Your Pilgrimage to Karnataka!

• Best time to visit: October to March (pleasant weather, major festivals)

• Ideal duration: 7-10 days for an extensive temple circuit

• How to reach: Karnataka is well-connected by air (Bangalore, Mangalore, Mysore airports), rail, and road.

🕉 Whether you seek divine blessings, peace, or architectural inspiration, these temples offer an experience like no other.

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