Here’s an extended list of additional spiritual locations in India:
Place
Manikarnika Ghat (Varanasi)
1
Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah
2
Madurai (Alagar Koyil)
3
Ellora Caves
4
Virupaksha Temple (Pattadakal)
5
Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
6
Tawang (Urgelling Monastery)
7
Pavagadh (Kalika Mata Temple)
8
Ranakpur (Surya Narayan Temple)
9
Kalimpong (Tharpa Choling Monastery)
10
Gangotri Glacier (Gaumukh)
11
Udupi (Krishna Temple)
12
Raghunath Temple (Jammu)
13
Neem Karoli Baba Ashram
14
Amarnath Cave
15
Basilica of Bom Jesus
16
Mahur (Renuka Devi Temple)
17
Lingaraja Temple (Bhubaneswar)
18
Tso Moriri Lake Monastery
19
Annamalaiyar Temple (Tiruvannamalai)
20
Mayapur (ISKCON Temple)
21
Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
22
Shringeri Sharada Peetham
23
Sabarimala (Ayyappa Temple)
24
Kanchipuram (Ekambareswarar Temple)
25
Tanjore (Brihadeeswarar Temple)
26
Shankaracharya Temple (Srinagar)
27
Pariyanka Parvat (Shikharji)
28
Kalpeshwar
29
Kamakhya Temple
30
Nashik (Panchavati)
31
Alleppey (Ambalapuzha Temple)
32
Omkareshwar
33
Mahabalipuram (Pancha Rathas)
34
Panchmarhi (Jata Shankar Cave)
35
Hemakuta Hill (Hampi)
36
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
37
Gangasagar (Sagar Island)
38
Mount Abu (Dilwara Temples)
39
Kanchipuram (Kamakshi Temple)
40
Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar)
41
Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple)
42
Siddhivinayak Temple
43
Badrinath
44
Puttaparthi (Prasanthi Nilayam)
45
Gaya (Vishnupad Temple)
46
Gangotri
47
Hemkund Sahib
48
Pushkar
49
Ranakpur Jain Temple
50
Velankanni Church
51
Kalighat (Kali Temple)
52
Khajuraho Temples
53
Leh (Hemis Monastery)
54
Ranakpur Jain Temple
55
Trimbakeshwar
56
Konark (Sun Temple)
57
Palitana Temples
58
Varanasi (Kashi Vishwanath)
59
Bodh Gaya
60
Rishikesh
61
Haridwar
62
Amritsar (Golden Temple)
63
Tirupati (Tirumala Temple)
64
Rameswaram
65
Dwarka
66
Puri (Jagannath Temple)
67
Kedarnath
68
Ajmer Sharif Dargah
69
Shirdi
70
Somnath Temple
71
Vaishno Devi
72
Hampi (Virupaksha Temple)
73
Kanchipuram
74
Tawang Monastery
75
Meenakshi Temple
76
Sarnath
77
Gomateshwara (Shravanabelagola)
78
Importance Location Pincode
Most sacred cremation ground in Hinduism, Varanasi, Uttar
221001
believed to offer liberation (moksha). Pradesh
Mausoleum of the Sufi saint Hazrat
Nizamuddin Auliya; symbol of spiritual unity Delhi 110013
and love.
Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his form
Madurai, Tamil
as Sundararajan (Alagar); part of the Tamil 625102
Nadu
Nadu pilgrimages.
UNESCO World Heritage Site; a blend of
Aurangabad,
Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain temples 431102
Maharashtra
showcasing ancient spirituality.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva; part of a UNESCO
Bagalkot,
World Heritage Site famous for its Chalukyan 587201
Karnataka
architecture.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the
Cuddalore, Tamil
cosmic dancer; represents the element of 608001
Nadu
space (ether).
Birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama; significant Tawang, Arunachal
790104
for Tibetan Buddhism. Pradesh
Important Shakti Peetha, situated on a hill
Panchmahal,
and part of the Champaner-Pavagadh 389360
Gujarat
Archaeological Park.
Rare Sun Temple; showcases intricate Ranakpur,
306702
carvings and spiritual significance. Rajasthan
One of the oldest Gelugpa monasteries in
Kalimpong, West
West Bengal; serene and spiritual 734301
Bengal
atmosphere.
Source of the Ganges River; revered by
Uttarkashi,
Hindus as the physical origin of the sacred 249135
Uttarakhand
river.
Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, known for
the unique "Kanakana Kindi" worship Udupi, Karnataka 576101
tradition.
Dedicated to Lord Rama; one of the largest Jammu, Jammu &
180001
temple complexes in North India. Kashmir
Known for the teachings of Neem Karoli
Nainital,
Baba; attracts spiritual seekers from around 263136
Uttarakhand
the world.
Houses the naturally formed ice Shiva Anantnag, Jammu
192201
Lingam; significant for the Amarnath Yatra. & Kashmir
UNESCO World Heritage Site; houses the
relics of St. Francis Xavier; important for Old Goa, Goa 403402
Christians worldwide.
One of the Shakti Peethas; revered as the Nanded,
431721
birthplace of Lord Parashurama. Maharashtra
One of the oldest temples in Odisha;
Bhubaneswar,
represents Kalinga architecture and devotion 751002
Odisha
to Lord Shiva.
Monastery on the shores of Tso Moriri Lake,
Leh, Ladakh 194101
a serene and spiritual Buddhist site.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva; famous for the Tiruvannamalai,
606601
annual Karthigai Deepam festival. Tamil Nadu
Headquarters of the International Society for
Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON); birthplace Nadia, West Bengal 741313
of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva; an
Vaikom, Kerala 686141
important spiritual site in Kerala.
First Advaita Vedanta matha established by
Chikkamagaluru,
Adi Shankaracharya; dedicated to Goddess 577139
Karnataka
Saraswati.
Popular pilgrimage dedicated to Lord
Pathanamthitta,
Ayyappa; attracts millions during the 689662
Kerala
Mandala season.
One of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams
Kanchipuram,
representing the earth element, dedicated to 631502
Tamil Nadu
Lord Shiva.
UNESCO World Heritage Site; built by the
Thanjavur, Tamil
Chola dynasty, showcasing grandeur and 613001
Nadu
devotion to Lord Shiva.
Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva; Srinagar, Jammu &
190001
perched on a hill overlooking Dal Lake. Kashmir
Jain pilgrimage site; believed to be the place
Giridih, Jharkhand 825329
where 20 Tirthankaras attained moksha.
One of the Panch Kedar temples dedicated to
Chamoli,
Lord Shiva; known for its peaceful 246443
Uttarakhand
surroundings.
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas; dedicated to
Goddess Kamakhya, associated with fertility Guwahati, Assam 781010
and tantra.
Associated with Lord Rama; includes sacred Nashik,
422003
sites like Sita Gufa and Kalaram Temple. Maharashtra
Famous for its sweet Ambalapuzha
Alappuzha, Kerala 688561
Palpayasam; dedicated to Lord Krishna.
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva,
Khandwa, Madhya
situated on an island resembling the "Om" 450554
Pradesh
symbol.
Unique monolithic temples symbolizing great Chengalpattu,
603104
devotion and architectural brilliance. Tamil Nadu
Sacred site in the Satpura range, associated Hoshangabad,
461881
with Lord Shiva and his matted hair. Madhya Pradesh
Known for its many temples and mythological
Ballari, Karnataka 583239
significance in Hinduism.
Revered temple dedicated to Goddess Kali;
Kolkata, West
associated with Sri Ramakrishna 700076
Bengal
Paramahamsa.
Confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of
South 24 Parganas,
Bengal; a significant site for Makar Sankranti 743373
West Bengal
pilgrimage.
Renowned for exquisite marble carvings;
Sirohi, Rajasthan 307501
important Jain pilgrimage site.
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas; dedicated to Kanchipuram,
631502
Goddess Kamakshi. Tamil Nadu
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas; associated with Ujjain, Madhya
456001
Lord Shiva and the Kumbh Mela. Pradesh
UNESCO World Heritage Site; known for Chengalpattu,
603104
Pallava dynasty rock-cut architecture. Tamil Nadu
Famous Ganapati temple; attracts devotees Mumbai,
400028
for blessings of prosperity and wisdom. Maharashtra
Part of the Char Dham and Chota Char Dham; Chamoli,
246422
dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Uttarakhand
Spiritual center associated with Sri Sathya Sai Anantapur, Andhra
515134
Baba. Pradesh
Important for Hindu rituals related to
Gaya, Bihar 823001
ancestors (Pind Daan).
Origin of the River Ganga; significant for Char Uttarkashi,
249135
Dham pilgrims. Uttarakhand
Sikh pilgrimage site; believed to be the Chamoli,
246443
meditation spot of Guru Gobind Singh. Uttarakhand
Known for the sacred Pushkar Lake and the
Ajmer, Rajasthan 305022
rare Brahma Temple.
Architectural masterpiece dedicated to
Pali, Rajasthan 306702
Tirthankara Adinatha.
Known as the "Lourdes of the East"; Nagapattinam,
611111
significant Christian pilgrimage site. Tamil Nadu
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas; dedicated to Kolkata, West
700026
Goddess Kali. Bengal
UNESCO World Heritage Site; famous for
Chhatarpur,
intricate sculptures depicting spirituality and 471606
Madhya Pradesh
life.
Largest monastery in Ladakh; famous for its
Leh, Ladakh 194104
annual festival.
Known for its stunning architecture and
Pali, Rajasthan 306702
spiritual significance in Jainism.
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas; origin of the Nashik,
422212
Godavari River. Maharashtra
UNESCO World Heritage Site; a stunning
13th-century temple dedicated to the Sun Puri, Odisha 752111
God.
Major pilgrimage site for Jains with 863
Bhavnagar, Gujarat 364270
temples on the Shatrunjaya Hills.
One of the holiest cities in Hinduism; famous
Varanasi, Uttar
for the Kashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated 221001
Pradesh
to Lord Shiva.
Site of Buddha’s enlightenment under the
Bodhi tree; Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO Gaya, Bihar 824231
World Heritage Site.
Known as the "Yoga Capital of the World";
Dehradun,
sacred for its Ganga Aarti and spiritual 249201
Uttarakhand
retreats.
Hosts the Kumbh Mela; known for the Ganga
Haridwar,
Aarti at Har Ki Pauri and as a gateway to the 249401
Uttarakhand
Char Dham Yatra.
The holiest site of Sikhism; symbolizes
Amritsar, Punjab 143001
equality and humility.
Famous for the Venkateswara Temple, one of Tirupati, Andhra
517501
the richest and most visited religious sites. Pradesh
Part of the Char Dham pilgrimage; associated Ramanathapuram,
623526
with Lord Rama and the Ram Setu. Tamil Nadu
Believed to be the kingdom of Lord Krishna;
Dwarka, Gujarat 361335
part of the Char Dham.
Famous for the Jagannath Rath Yatra and as a
Puri, Odisha 752001
Char Dham destination.
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and part of the Rudraprayag,
246445
Char Dham; dedicated to Lord Shiva. Uttarakhand
Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti;
Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001
symbolizes unity and spirituality.
Home of Sai Baba; attracts millions of Ahmednagar,
423109
devotees seeking blessings. Maharashtra
First of the 12 Jyotirlingas; symbolizes
Veraval, Gujarat 362268
resilience and devotion.
Shrine dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi; a Katra, Jammu &
182301
key pilgrimage in Hinduism. Kashmir
UNESCO World Heritage Site; known for its
historical and spiritual significance in Ballari, Karnataka 583239
Hinduism.
Known as the "City of Thousand Temples";
Kanchipuram,
famous for its ancient temples and silk 631502
Tamil Nadu
sarees.
Largest monastery in India; significant in Tawang, Arunachal
790104
Tibetan Buddhism. Pradesh
Architectural marvel dedicated to Goddess Madurai, Tamil
625001
Meenakshi and Lord Sundareshwar. Nadu
Where Lord Buddha delivered his first Varanasi, Uttar
221007
sermon after enlightenment. Pradesh
Known for the massive statue of Lord
Hassan, Karnataka 573135
Bahubali; an important Jain pilgrimage site.
