The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Karnataka, India

March 31, 2022 Emerita Lamoureux

Karnataka is a state in the south western region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The state corresponds to the Carnatic region. The capital and largest city is Bangalore (Bengaluru).
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1. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swami Temple Birunani

Phakeri Naadh, Pookala-Birunani Rd, 571249 India +91 82625 48366
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swami Temple Birunani

Reviewed By Sraddha_8 - Kodagu (Coorg), India

Sri LakshmiNarayana Swami Alankara puje.The supreme Lord is bestowed with Tulasi Garland,exora flowers and Diya.The puje transcended to different plane.Very well paved path to spiritual plane

2. ISKCON Temple Bangalore

Chord Road Hare Krishna Hill, Bengaluru 560010 India +91 98101 15661 [email protected] http://www.iskconbangalore.org/
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4.5 based on 4,803 reviews

ISKCON Temple Bangalore

ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna temple was inaugurated in the year 1997. It is not just a temple, but a cultural complex housing the temples dedicated to the Deities of Sri Sri Radha Krishnachandra, Sri Sri Krishna Balarama, Sri Sri Nitai Gauranga, Sri Srinivasa Govinda, Sri Prahlada Narasimha, Bhakta Hanuman, Garudadeva and Srila Prabhupada, Founder Acharya of ISKCON. ISKCON Bangalore is a charitable society with the objective of propagating Krishna Consciousness all over the world, as explained by Srila Prabhupada, whose teachings are based on Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam.

Reviewed By Wanderer795421

Best place to visit if you are in Bangalore Serene peaceful great hangout place delicious food must visit place in Bangalore great people great learning kitchen with cooks more than 500000 mails daily e must visit to get peace of mind great meditation place gorgeous decoration best meditation centre

3. Somnathpur Temple

Keshava Temple, Somanathapura Somanathapura Village, Mysuru (Mysore) 571120 India +91 99637 60196 http://www.mysoretourism.org.in/somnathpur-temple-chennakesava-temple-near-mysore
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4.5 based on 927 reviews

Somnathpur Temple

Reviewed By NS124

This temple is a must see for all who visit Mysore! The architecture and carvings are well maintained. Make sure to have a local tour guide who is able to speak upon the details of the carvings along the outer walls & within the sanctum; because those details help to put this temple into its historical context as well as provide a greater understanding & appreciation for key figures in the Hindu faith.

4. Kukke Shree Subramanya Temple

Sullia, Taluk, Subramanya 574238 India +918257 28170 http://www.kukketemple.com/
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4.5 based on 387 reviews

Kukke Shree Subramanya Temple

Reviewed By 327bhagyashreen - Bengaluru, India

Kukke Subramanya is a Hindu temple located in the karnataka, In this temple Kartikeya is worshipped as Subramanya,lord of all serpents. The epics relate that the divine serpent Vasuki and other serpents found refuge under Subramanya when threatened by the Garuda. Overlooking the temple is the famous mountain of Kumara Parvatha, a popular hiking destination for trekkers from across South India. Kumara Parvatha forms a picture-perfect backdrop to the temple entrance and the Shesha Parvatha (a mountain shaped like a six-headed mythological serpent, adjacent to Kumara Parvatha) looks like a cobra with its open hood, as if protecting the temple shrine of Lord Subramanya. The temple is situated on the western slopes of the Ghats and is covered with dense evergreen forests Pilgrims going to the temple have to cross the Kumaradhara River and take a holy dip in the river before entering the temple for their darshan holy viewing of the Lord.

5. Murdeshwar Temple

Bhatkal taluk India +91 83852 68524 http://murudeshwar.org
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4.5 based on 247 reviews

Murdeshwar Temple

Reviewed By wandering_booknerd - Bengaluru, India

A magnificent shrine with a rich origin story surrounded with natural beauty. The temple is the main tourist attraction in Murudeshwara not just because of it’s 28 storeyed Rajagopura or the beautiful Shiva statue but also because of it’s interesting history behind the linga. It is said that one of the pieces of Lord Shiva’s aatmalinga landed on to this site when Ravana was trying to forcefully pull the linga out of the ground in Gokarna. Hence, a lot of people throng to this temple to be a part of the divine energy. As the temple is quite popular, there is no said time or season to visit in order to avoid the bustling crowd. Having said that, for a small fee of Rs 30, you could ride the lift inside the Gopura to reach the top to witness a beautiful view of the ocean. The vista of the Shiva statue with the blue sea as the backdrop is simply breathtaking. It could take a while to cover the temple grounds and to ride inside the Gopura so both patience and time is fundamental( however completely worth your time and energy).

6. Sri Mookambika Temple

Kollur 5762200 India +91 82542 58488 http://www.srimookambika.com/
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Sri Mookambika Temple

Reviewed By Chithranath

Mata Mugambi is a very powerful God who blessed all. It's in a place called Kollur. As it was a working day, there was less crowd and we had dharshan twice in the night and a very good early morning dharshan. The Seeveli or the closing ceremonies were a delight. A mini statue of goddess was brought out and taken around on foot, on two different kinds of palanquins and finally in a golden chariot. A tall structure was lighted with hundreds of lamps.

7. Sri Krishna Temple

G B Panth Road Krishna Complex, Udupi 576101 India +91 98452 42053 http://www.renttempotraveller.com/tempo-traveller-hire-in-udaipur.html
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4.5 based on 827 reviews

Sri Krishna Temple

Reviewed By souravg826 - Bengaluru, India

One of the must visit place in Udupi,the temple is well maintained and management of devotees is good.you must have Prasadam in the temple,it’s yummy

8. Bhagawan Bahubali Statue (Gommateshwara)

Shravanabelagola, Hassan India http://mahamasthakabhisheka.com
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4.5 based on 387 reviews

Bhagawan Bahubali Statue (Gommateshwara)

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Reviewed By Bushy077 - Mumbai, India

The temple is on the hillock with breathtaking views around. Its a jain pilgrimage with large monolithic statue of lord gomateshwara( dedicated to Jain figure Bahubali), a arduous climb of 300+ steps to reach which is worth a visit. People with heart issues if visiting need to take this climb slowly and take care.

9. Avani

Kolar India
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Avani

Reviewed By Manish-blr - Bengaluru, India

As part of kolar nature tour, from Bangalore, covering Avani Betta , Markendaya hills, Kaigal falls (best avoided by families), we had visited here on the independence day long weekend.it was drizzling that day and the weather was simply awesome to hold us back in bangalore. we took a break at Kamath's restaurant for breakfast and then reached here. First visited sri Ramalingeshwara temple complex, which has multiple Shivalinga's installed by the pandavas, and there is a giant chariot stationed outside. Only 1 of them has the priest doing Puja, it was raining, so we could not spend much time appreciating the beautiful temple carvings. if you are facing the temple, about 100m to the right, there is a road (at bend) which takes you towards the base of stairs to climb to the Sita-Parvati temple at the top of the mountain. several cars can be parked there. all locals climb barefoot, mostly because of reverence of the hill and its mythology, but maybe scientific reason also there that its a steep mountain and with rains, it gets slippery, so barefoot you can feel the surface well and avoid slipping. few tourists were climbing with shoes/sandals and some locals also mentioned that climb should be done without footwear. its a pretty decent climb, so its your choice, as nothing is mentioned as such. most pathway is made with cut rocks (like stairs) or stairs etched into the rock face, at other places arrow marks are made, so the direction is known without guide. Lot of women and kids also climb, so its quite safe for family. little ones may get tired, so climb as per the climate - take water/umbrellas'hats etc. since it was raining slightly, we were lucky to climb even at noon without any problem, though surface was slippery at many places. half way through there is small cave (few structures are there) and further inside smaller cave. LEgend has it that Luv and Kusha were born here and Sitaji spent time here, which was part of Sage Valmiki's ashram. The Sita-Parvati temple at top is really beautiful and also gives very good view of the surroundings. AFter a decent climb, believe like an hour, it gives lot of peace to pray at the temple. Priest was also there.

10. Goravanahalli Maha Lakshmi Temple

Goravanahalli Village, Tumkur India
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Goravanahalli Maha Lakshmi Temple

Reviewed By JayanthK21 - Bengaluru, India

Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi temple is one of the most sacred place for Hindus. Folks who cannot travel to Kolhapur mahalakshmi will follow this goddess with utmost discipline. The deity inside the temple is beautiful. Well maintained temple. Don't fall into false hopes and words of the poojaris of the adjoining temple where their main motto is to take money from you by telling some or the other stories.. Goravanahalli is around 100 kms away from Bangalore which has very good roads leading till the temple. It will be a beautiful drive across the rural parts of the Karnataka, lush green agricultural fields and adjoining the Savandurga Hillock. You can start Bangalore by around 7 in the morning, have breakfast on the Tumkur highway.. visit the temple around 10 and be back in Bangalore by 1-1.30.. good half day outing. Do visit the lake at Goravanahalli also.

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