About the Archive

Sacred Temples is a digital register of India's living temple heritage. The subcontinent holds hundreds of thousands of shrines — from the towering gopurams of the South to the wooden ratha-like temples of the Himalayas — and no single archive can hope to be complete. This directory begins with the well-known and grows outward.

You can browse by state to explore regional architectural traditions, or by deity to follow devotional lineages across the subcontinent.

A note on the content

Temple descriptions are AI-assisted and cross-referenced against traditional sources. While we take care with facts, timings and travel logistics change; please verify details with the temple administration before you plan a visit.

Purpose

The intent is simple — a searchable, well-linked catalogue that makes it easier to discover, plan for, and read about the sacred architecture of India. If you spot an error or have knowledge of a temple that should be added, corrections and additions are welcome.