Karnataka Famous Temples List: Popular Temples District-Wise

Looking for a Karnataka famous temples list that’s easy to explore and accurate? You’re in the right place. This page is a thoughtfully curated temple map of Karnataka — from popular pilgrimage spots to hidden spiritual gems — organized district-wise and deity-wise.

Using our Temple Finder tool below, you can soon search for: Karnataka biggest temple list, powerful temples by district, top 10 famous temples in Karnataka, and more — all without needing to scroll endlessly.

🛕 Explore. Discover. Plan your next divine journey — made easier with this dynamic list of Karnataka’s most iconic temples.

🔔 Note: We’ve currently added only a selected number of temples district-wise. Many other powerful and beloved temples will be listed in upcoming updates. If your favorite temple is missing, don’t worry — it may be included very soon!



🗺️ Explore Temples by District

🙏 Find the most powerful and iconic temples across Karnataka — district by district!




🔱 Karnataka’s Famous Temples by Region & Significance

Beyond our district-wise listings, Karnataka’s spiritual landscape is incredibly diverse. In the section below, we’ve featured some of the most well-known temples from North, South, East, and West Karnataka — along with a special list of Annaprasadam temples known for offering free meals to devotees.

These selections are just a starting point. Many more powerful and culturally rich temples exist across the state, and we’ll continue expanding this list over time to honor them.

🍛 Top Annaprasadam Temples in Karnataka

These temples are renowned for their generous and soulful annaprasadam (free meals), serving lakhs of devotees with love and devotion daily. More than just food, it’s an offering of grace.

Temple NameLocationAnnaprasadam Highlights
Dharmasthala Manjunatha TempleDakshina KannadaServes over 50,000 people daily; clean, sattvic meals in a large hall.
Kukke Subramanya TempleSullia, Dakshina KannadaSimple but delicious prasadam meals for devotees and sevas.
Udupi Sri Krishna MathaUdupiFamous for its Anna Dana; traditional Udupi food served in banana leaves.
Sringeri Sharadamba TempleChikkamagaluruServes prasadam with deep reverence and Vedic tradition.
Gokarna Mahabaleshwar TempleUttara KannadaSeasonal and event-based anna prasadam; especially during Maha Shivaratri.

🙏 These temples not only nourish the body but uplift the spirit — offering food as a sacred seva to all visitors.



🌄 Famous Temples in North Karnataka

North Karnataka is home to centuries-old temples known for their divine power and cultural heritage. While this is not a complete list, here are some well-known temples you should know about:

Temple NameDistrictLocation / CityDeity
Banashankari TempleBagalkotBadamiBanashankari Devi
Sri Yellamma TempleBelagaviSaundattiRenuka/Yellamma Devi
Pattadakal TemplesBagalkotPattadakalShiva, Vishnu
Sri Chandramouleshwara TempleHubballi-DharwadUnkalShiva
Sri Dattatreya TempleKalaburagiGanagapurLord Dattatreya
Sri Veerabhadra TempleKoppalYelburgaVeerabhadra
Sri Mahadev TempleVijayapuraAiholeShiva
Sri Hampi Virupaksha TempleBallariHampiShiva


🌺 Famous Temples in South Karnataka

South Karnataka is rich in temple heritage, with spiritual centers that are both ancient and vibrant with cultural life. Below is a glimpse of some of the most famous temples in this region:

Temple NameDistrictLocation / CityDeity
Sri Chamundeshwari TempleMysuruChamundi HillsChamundeshwari Devi
Sri Ranganathaswamy TempleMandyaSrirangapatnaVishnu
Kukke Subramanya TempleDakshina KannadaSubramanyaLord Subramanya
Dharmasthala Manjunatha TempleDakshina KannadaDharmasthalaShiva (Manjunatha)
Sri Krishna MathaUdupiUdupiKrishna
Kollur Mookambika TempleUdupiKollurMookambika Devi
Nanjangud Srikanteshwara TempleMysuruNanjangudShiva
Sringeri Sharada PeethamChikkamagaluruSringeriSharada Devi


🧭 Temples of East Karnataka: Land of Stone and Serenity

Eastern Karnataka is known for its architectural brilliance, especially from the Vijayanagara Empire. Many temples here reflect deep spiritual roots and historic grandeur. This is not an exhaustive list — many more sacred gems await discovery.

Temple NameLocationDistrict
Virupaksha TempleHampiVijayanagara
Hazara Rama TempleHampiVijayanagara
Mailara Lingeshwara TempleMailaraBallari
Kotilingeshwara TempleKolarKolar
Ranganatha Swamy TempleMagadiRamanagara




🌊 Temples of West Karnataka: Hills, Rivers, and Coastal Divinity

West Karnataka, especially the districts of Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, and Shivamogga, are home to some of the most scenic and spiritually rich temples — often surrounded by forests, rivers, or the Arabian Sea.

Temple NameLocationDistrict
Murudeshwar TempleMurudeshwarUttara Kannada
Kollur Mookambika TempleKollurUdupi
Kateel Durgaparameshwari TempleKateelDakshina Kannada
Idagunji Ganapati TempleIdagunjiUttara Kannada
Kavaledurga Fort TempleThirthahalliShivamogga
Gokarna Mahabaleshwar TempleGokarnaUttara Kannada
Sringeri Sharada PeethamSringeriChikkamagaluru
Marikamba TempleSirsiUttara Kannada
Ajjarakadu Mahishamardini TempleUdupiUdupi
Kollur Shani TempleKollurUdupi


 Journey Through Karnataka’s Sacred Landscape

From the coastal cliffs of Murudeshwar to the rocky heritage of Hampi, Karnataka’s temple landscape is as spiritually rich as it is geographically diverse. This district-wise list offers just a glimpse into the vast devotion that echoes through the state — in shrines big and small, famous and forgotten.

Whether you’re a devotee planning your next darshan, a traveler exploring cultural roots, or a student of temple architecture — this curated list is your doorway to deeper understanding.

🛕 Keep exploring. More temples and stories are being added — so bookmark this page and return often.