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!

Select District – Click Here Bagalkot Ballari (Bellary) Belagavi (Belgaum) Bengaluru Urban Bengaluru Rural Bidar Chamarajanagar Chikkaballapur Chikkamagaluru Chitradurga Dakshina Kannada Davangere Dharwad Gadag Hassan Haveri Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) Kodagu (Coorg) Kolar Koppal Mandya Mysuru (Mysore) Raichur Ramanagara Shivamogga (Shimoga) Tumakuru (Tumkur) Udupi Uttara Kannada Vijayapura (Bijapur) Yadgir

🔱 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 Name	Location	Annaprasadam Highlights
Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple	Dakshina Kannada	Serves over 50,000 people daily; clean, sattvic meals in a large hall.
Kukke Subramanya Temple	Sullia, Dakshina Kannada	Simple but delicious prasadam meals for devotees and sevas.
Udupi Sri Krishna Matha	Udupi	Famous for its Anna Dana; traditional Udupi food served in banana leaves.
Sringeri Sharadamba Temple	Chikkamagaluru	Serves prasadam with deep reverence and Vedic tradition.
Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple	Uttara Kannada	Seasonal 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 Name	District	Location / City	Deity
Banashankari Temple	Bagalkot	Badami	Banashankari Devi
Sri Yellamma Temple	Belagavi	Saundatti	Renuka/Yellamma Devi
Pattadakal Temples	Bagalkot	Pattadakal	Shiva, Vishnu
Sri Chandramouleshwara Temple	Hubballi-Dharwad	Unkal	Shiva
Sri Dattatreya Temple	Kalaburagi	Ganagapur	Lord Dattatreya
Sri Veerabhadra Temple	Koppal	Yelburga	Veerabhadra
Sri Mahadev Temple	Vijayapura	Aihole	Shiva
Sri Hampi Virupaksha Temple	Ballari	Hampi	Shiva

🌺 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 Name	District	Location / City	Deity
Sri Chamundeshwari Temple	Mysuru	Chamundi Hills	Chamundeshwari Devi
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple	Mandya	Srirangapatna	Vishnu
Kukke Subramanya Temple	Dakshina Kannada	Subramanya	Lord Subramanya
Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple	Dakshina Kannada	Dharmasthala	Shiva (Manjunatha)
Sri Krishna Matha	Udupi	Udupi	Krishna
Kollur Mookambika Temple	Udupi	Kollur	Mookambika Devi
Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Temple	Mysuru	Nanjangud	Shiva
Sringeri Sharada Peetham	Chikkamagaluru	Sringeri	Sharada 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 Name	Location	District
Virupaksha Temple	Hampi	Vijayanagara
Hazara Rama Temple	Hampi	Vijayanagara
Mailara Lingeshwara Temple	Mailara	Ballari
Kotilingeshwara Temple	Kolar	Kolar
Ranganatha Swamy Temple	Magadi	Ramanagara

🌊 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 Name	Location	District
Murudeshwar Temple	Murudeshwar	Uttara Kannada
Kollur Mookambika Temple	Kollur	Udupi
Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple	Kateel	Dakshina Kannada
Idagunji Ganapati Temple	Idagunji	Uttara Kannada
Kavaledurga Fort Temple	Thirthahalli	Shivamogga
Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple	Gokarna	Uttara Kannada
Sringeri Sharada Peetham	Sringeri	Chikkamagaluru
Marikamba Temple	Sirsi	Uttara Kannada
Ajjarakadu Mahishamardini Temple	Udupi	Udupi
Kollur Shani Temple	Kollur	Udupi

 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.