Hindu Temples, Communities, Associations and Organizations

 

• Brahman Samaj of North America - An educational, social, and cultural organization, composed mainly of Brahmans of Indian origin residing in North America.
• Dadhich Brahmins - The origin, history, culture, and tradition of the community.
• The Gita Club - A student club at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, that has weekly devotional gatherings in the spirit of the Bhagavad Gita.
• Hare Krishna: Radhadesh - "Radhadesh" is the name of a spiritual community of the Hare Krishnas based in a 19th century Chateau in the Belgian Ardennes founded about 1980.
• Iyengaronline - The history, philosophy, rituals and divya desams of the Sri Vaishnava community.
• Mandyam Home - Mandyam Iyengars Community Website
• Shrimali Brahmin Samaj - The origin, history, culture and tradition of the Shrimali brahmin community.
• The Singapore Dakshina Bharatha Brahmana Sabha - The site describes organization activities like promoting Vedic culture, organizing pujas, conducting Veda classes, promoting arts and public services.
• Srivaishnava satsangh of Bahrain. - Srivaishnava activities in Bahrain. Enjoy divya prabandham, stotras, Bhagavad gita, FAQ, and an image gallery.
• Trinidad and Tobago Hindu Festivals - Information on festivals, culture, and traditions.
• Veerashaiva Samaja of North America - Founded to preserve and foster Veerashaivism (Lingayatism) and to impart the Lingayata spiritual heritage through the teachings of Basavanna and other spiritual leaders.
• Vishwa Madhva Sangha - Is an international Madhva organization based in the US complimenting Cyber Madhva sangha (CMS) in the religious, social, fund-raising and other organizational aspects of the Madhva society.
• Bishnoi - The Gurus and principles of the community devoted to eco-friendliness and wild life protection.
• British Association of Rajputs - The history and activities of the organization.
• Gujarati Akhil Darji Samaj - Information portal for Guajarti Darji community.
• Hindustan Global Network - Discussion boards on over 400 different topics including Indian family, politics, issues, economy and education.
• Indian Christians - Collected news items from various sources alleging persecution of Christians.
• International Badaga Association - Non-profit organization dedicated to serving people of Badaga origin worldwide. Website has a collection of relevant articles, and space for forums, matrimonials and other issues.
• Kayastha Parivar .Org - Website about the Kayastha communities of India. Includes lists of names, prominent personalities.
• Kokani Muslim Jamat of India and Pakistan - Community site with links to other Kokani sites of the world.
• Konkani World - News, community information, language resources.
• The Kudubi Community - An brief introduction to the history and culture of the Konkani speaking Kudubi community.
• Kurmi Group - Website for Kurmi Kashtriya Community worldwide. Includes news, chat, matrimonials.
• Maithil Brahmins - The history, language, and culture of the community from the Mithila region of Bihar.
• Nadar Sangam - About the Nadar community of Tamil Nadu and their institutions. Requires registration.
• Nanipugal Nagarathar - Website for the Nagarathar Tamil community.
• Patidar Samaj - The culture and traditions of the Patidar community living in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.
• Sainistar - History, events, and news of the Saini community.
• Shri Somavanshiya Sahasrarjun Kshatriya Samaj - A directory of the members of the community. Includes chat and message board.
• Sikhnet - For Sikhs around the world. Explores the history and evolution of Sikhism and its culture, offers many facilities for the community.
• Sindhi Info - A comprehensive site with information about Sindhis in India.
• Somavanshiya Sahasrarjun Kshatriya Samaj of India - A group for promotion of the interests of the community.
• Sourashtra - Offers a platform for members who reside all over the country. People from this community are famous for weaving cotton and silk fabrics.
• Sylheti Home - The history,language, and culture of the community living in exile.
• Tibetan Culture - The culture and beliefs of the Tibetan community. Includes information on Mahayana Buddhism, Tibetan printing, prayer flag, and technology of traditional Tibetan printing.

Hindu Temples - General

• Angkor Wat : The Temples of Cambodia - Pictures,layouts and maps of the temples in Siem Reap.
• Hindu Temple: Gaborone, Botswana - The location, description, and timings of the temple.
• Hindu Temples List - Listing of Hindu Temples around the world.
• Hindu Temples Reference - Details of temples all over the world, with photos, news and other details.
• ISKCON Temples Worldwide - Provides contact information for ISKCON temples, restaurants and centers around the world.
• Paschim Kaashi - The history and activities of the temple in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies.
• Shiv Shakti Mandir - Mauritius - Information on temple history, activities, location, bhajans, donations, hindu calendar and photos of deities as in the actual temple.
• Sri Selva Vinayakar Temple: Brisbane, Australia. - The history, location, and events of the temple. Includes a photo gallery and songs for download.

Hindu Temples - Canada

• Bhartiya Cultural Society Alberta - Located at Edmonton, Alberta. Features photo gallery, events, worship schedule, directions and temple's organizational structure.
• Edmonton Mandir - The schedule and photo gallery of the temple in Edmonton, ALberta.
• Hindu Society of Calgary - An active religious center for worship in Alberta. It features a library and class schedules.
• Montreal Murugan Temple - Features temple history, location, photos, worshiping hours, activities, donations and devotional songs.
• Victoria Hindu Temple - Provides history and schedule of the temple.
• Devi Mandir - Services, facilities, pooja schedule and events at the temple on Brock Road, Pickering.
• Hindu Prarthana Samaj: Toronto - One of the oldest Hindu temples in North America. It is dedicated to universal brotherhood and global peace.
• Hindu Sabha Mandir - Profile, schedule and events at the temple on the Gore Road Brampton. Includes a photo gallery and a virtual tour.
• Radha Krishna Mandir - Serving South Western Ontario. Includes puja schedule, youth pages, upcoming events, and the Diwali Mela.
• Sri Vishvanath Mandir: Toronto - Location, services and Puja schedule of the temple.
• Sri Bhuvaneswari Temple - Deities, location, and schedule of the temple.
• Sri Nagapooshani Amman Temple: Scarborough - The schedule, location, and information on the annual festival of the temple.
• Sridurka Hindu Temple: Toronto - Details on temple history, directions, deities, worshiping schedule, calendar, donations and photo gallery.
• Vaishno Devi Temple: Oakville - Location, pooja schedule, news, and events at the temple.
• Vishnu Mandir - Facilities, activities, pooja schedule and timings of the temple at 8640, Yonge Street, Richmond Hill.

Hindu Temples - India

• Abodes of Vishnu - 108 temples and celestial abodes of Vishnu revered in the Tamil hymns of the Alwars.
• Anjaneya Temples - Features various Anjaneya (Lord Hanuman) Temples in India.
• Baba Baidyanath Dham - The history, location, dharshan timings, and travel information of the Jyotirlinga temple in Deogarh, Jharkand.
• Blessings on the net - Details of various temples in India.
• Guide to Indian Temples - Over 2000 Hindu temples featured with details about their historical, cultural, architectural and religious significance along with travel related information.
• Indian Temples - Details of temples in India.
• Koyil - Information about the different Hindu Gods and Goddesses and the temples dedicated to them.
• Lord Shiva Temples - Listing of Lord Shiva temples in India.
• Lord Vishnu Temples - Lord Vishnu's 108 sacred places of worship.
• Mata Bari Temple - The history, significance, and puja schedule of the Maha Tripurasundari(Sorashi Kali) temple in Udaipur, Tripura.
• Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir: Ratanpur - Legend, history, puja timings, location, and tourist information about the temple near Bilaspur, Chhaattisgarh.
• Temple map of Tamilnadu - Map indicating the important Shiva temples.
• Temples of India - Presents information on temples, architectural styles and history, with illustrations and pictures of temple art.
• Twelve Jyotir Lingas - Describes the significance of the 12 Jyotir Linga locations showing photographs of each.
• Vaishnavam, Azhwars and Divya Desams - Details of 108 Divya Desams which are sacred to SriVaishnavas and the lives and works of Azhwars, who were Vaishnava Saints.
• 108 Vishnu Temples - Describes the 108 Vishnu Sthalams (Divyadesams) and Alwars.

Andhra Pradesh

• Brahamana Annadana Sathram, Keesragutta - Andhra Pradesh, India - A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Details on temple location, events, activities, photo gallery and contributions.
• Sree Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Devasthanam: Annavaram - Location, pooja schedule, and sevas at the temple. Includes details of accommodation available.
• Sri Padmavati Godadevi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple - The location, history and the deities of the temple in Dronachalam, Kurnool district. Includes a photo gallery.
• Srisailam Temple - Anthropologist and photographer Martin Gray describes the history, legend, and deities of this temple in Andhra Pradesh, India.
• Trikoteswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam - Information on the temple, including its history, location, puja schedule, and how to get there. Located in Kotappakonda, Guntur District.

• Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams  - Information on the body that runs these temples, information about how to get there, places to stay and visit, facilities.
• K. Jamandas Proves Tirupati Temple is a Buddhist Shrine - A summary of a book claiming Buddhist origins for one of the principal places of worship, and its rituals.
• Shri Lord Venkateswara - Balaji - Guide for pilgrims to the Lord Venkateswara shrine at Tirupati.
• Tirumala Guide - The history, legend, and puja timings of the Balaji temple at Tirupathi. Includes travel information.
• Tirumala Tirupathi Temple - Information on temple history, location, festivals, worshiping schedule, slokas, tourism and photo gallery.
• Tirumala Tirupati - Information on temple history, location, festivals, worshiping schedule, slokas, tourism and photo gallery.
• Tirumalai Tirupati - About the pilgrimage, history of the sites of Tirumala Tirupati, and on the temple of Srinivasa.
• Tirumala-Tirupati .com - History, facilities, travel, shopping and other information on the pilgrimage, with articles posted by devotees.

Delhi

• Ayyappa Temple: Rohini - Information on the poojas and offerings at the temple.
• Birla Mandir - Features temple history, architecture, festivals, online donations and photo gallery.

Goa

• Shree Shantadurga Temple - Goa, India. Temple dedicated to Shree Shantadurga Devi. Information on temple history, location, activities, festivals and photo gallery.
• Shri Mangesh's Devasthan - Goa, India. Features temple history, swamiji's vision, deities, festivals, location, photo gallery and activities.

Gujarat

• Ambaji Temple - Guide to one of the 51 sacred temples of Sakthi includes its history, list of festivals, and travel information. Prayers in real audio.
• Manav Mandir: Ahmedabad - Temple of Maa Ambaji erected by Ashirvad Society. Includes a profile of the temple,travel information, images, aartis, and prayers.
• Pawagath Kali Temple - The legend, and festivals of the temple in Gujarat, India. Includes travel and local lodging information.
• Ranchhodraiji Temple - Gujarat, India. Features temple history, architecture, location, legend, worshiping schedule, festivals and photo gallery.
• Shree Dwarkadhish Temple: Dwarka - The history, legend, sevas, and travel information of the Krishna temple also known as Trilokya Sunder Jagat Mandir. Includes picture gallery of the Lord in various attire.

Himachal Pradesh 

• Naina Devi Temple - Web site of this temple soliciting visitors. Located in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Jammu and Kashmir

• Ranima - Accommodation, facilities, and travel information on the Vaishno Devi temple. Included a photo gallery.
• Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board - Official web site. Information about the temple and services available. On line booking of accommodation, helicopter, and pujan services.
• Vaishnav Devi - Site dedicated to Vaishnav Devi Shrine. Details on location, tourism, food, lodging and photo gallery.

Karnataka

• Shri Kshetra Nellitheertha - The history, description, festivals and pujas of the Lord Somanatha temple at Nellitheertha, Mangalore.
• Sri Guru Parashakthi Mutt - Marakada, Mangalore. Information on temple philosophy, location, worshiping schedule and photo gallery.
• Udupi - Details of Udupi, Sri Krishna Mutt, history, worshiping, location, directions, festivals and photo gallery.

Kerala

• Alumpeth Temple - History, Deities, festivals and offerings at the Sri Bhadrakali temple near Kayamkulam.
• Angadipuram Temple - Northern Kerala, India - A personal account of the temple, its culture, legend and history.
• Ayyappa Temple: Palarivattom, Kochi - The history, pujas, and events of the temple.
• Chengannur Mahadevar Temple - The location and history of the temple which is better known as Chengannur Bhagavathi temple.
• Edakkunni Durga Bhagavathy Temple - Location, history, festivals, and Pujas of the temple near Ollur in Trichur district.
• Goddess Attukal Bhagavathy - The origin, history, festivals, and daily rituals of the temple in Trivandrum.
• Guruvayur Devaswom - Official site, contains information about the temple, its history, facilities and activities.
• Guruvayur Temple - Brief details about the Krishna temple.
• Karppillikkavu Sree Mahadeva Temple - The history, pooja schedule, and festivals of the temple located in Manjapra near Ankamaly in the Ernakulam district.
• Kuttiattoor Sivakshethram - Location, history, and pooja timings of the Siva temple in Kannur district.
• Lord Ayyappa of Sabarimala - Kerala, India. Information on temple location, history, directions, worshiping schedule, Ayyappan Cult, stories and photo gallery.
• Parakkat Shree Bhagavathi Temple - The history, facilities available, and location of the temple. Includes details of various offerings and charges.
• Pavakkulam Sri Mahadeva Temple: Cochin - Location, history and legends, pooja schedule, and activities of the temple.
• Sabarimala Temple - Information on the temples in the area, the pilgrimage and facilities.
• Shree Kuladevatha Mandir Complex - Kerala, India. A site devoted to Kuladevathas (family deities) of SB/GSB Brahmin Community of India.
• Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple - Details of temple history, festivals, services, location. Includes a photo gallery. Located in Thazhakara, Mavelikara.
• Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple: Kochi - The history and main offerings of the centuries old temple, situated in Palarivattom. Includes a picture gallery.
• Srimad Anantheshwar Temple - Manjeshwar, Kerala. Temple of the GSB (Gowda Saraswat Brahmin) community. Features temple history, location, festivals, worshiping schedule and photo gallery.
• Temples of Valluvanad - Kerala, India. Features 12 temples in the Valluvanad region, murals of Kottakkal Sivakshetram and Customs of Kerala Temples.
• Vaikom Mahadeva Temple - Details of this old Siva temple, history of the area, information on the Sabarimala pilgrimage, daily activities. Includes a photo gallery.
• Velacherry Devi Temple - Features temple history, events, location details and temple rules.

Maharashtra

• Ashtavinayak Temples - Information on legend, location, and pooja schedules of the Eight Ganesa temples of Maharashtra.
• Ayyappa Seva Sangham - Mumbai, India. Details on temple history, significance, festivals, worshiping schedule, donations, online puja and photo gallery.
• Balaji Temple - Nerul - Mumbai, India. Features temple history, deities, events, management, donations, online puja and photo gallery.
• Bhimashankar Temple - Maharashtra, India. Features temple history, location, legends, worshiping schedule, donations and photo gallery.
• Datta Mandir - Pune, India. Details on temple history, location, activities, management, donations and photo gallery.
• Mahalakshmi Temple - The history, pooja, and festivals of the temple near Kolhapur, India. Includes travel information.
• Mahalakshmi temple - Kolhapur, India. Features temple history, location, architecture, worshiping schedule, festivals and photo gallery.
• Satpuda Niwasini Shree Manudevi Temple - Jalgaon, India. Temple of Shree Manudevi. Information on temple history, festivals, photo gallery, trustees and location.
• Shani Temple - Shinganapur, India. Information on temple history, legend, location, worshiping schedule, festivals and photo gallery.
• Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple - Information about the temple, the trust, various festivals, and about giving donations. Includes high-quality images, and pujas in audio format. Mumbai.
• Shree Tulja Bhavani Temple: Tuljapur - The history, location, and timings of the Sakthi peeth. This is the family deity of Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj.
• Shri Navadurga Temple - This 450 year old temple is located in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, very near Goa in India.
• Shri Trimbakeshwar Temple - Nashik, India. Features temple history, location, and details of facilities and surrounding temples.
• Vishwatmak Jangali Maharaj Ashram - A site dedicated to Gurudev Jangalidas Maharaj. Features teachings of Gurudev, books, photo gallery, ashram location and history.

Orissa

• Jagannath Puri Temple - Orissa, India. Features temple history, location, legend, deities, worshiping schedule, festivals, donations, online puja and photo gallery.
• Maa Cuttack Chandi - The history, rituals, and services of the Chandi temple in Cuttack. Includes a photo gallery.
• Maa Tarini - History, location,and festivals of the temple in Ghatagaon, Keonjhar District.
• Sri Jagannatha Mandir - Puri - The ancient temple of Lord Jagannatha, in Puri, Orissa. Includes photos, temple history and other information.
• Sri Jagannathpuri dham - Jagannath Puri, is the abode of Lord Jagannath or Purushotham, the Lord of the Universe or the Supreme Personality of the Universe.
• Sun Temple: Konark - The legend, architecture, and festivals of the temple. Includes a photo gallery.

Punjab

• Dera Baba Bagga Singh, Radha Swami - The pilgrim centre of the Radha Swami movement in Punjab, India and its spiritual activities. Includes information on the Sathgurus of the movement.
• Golden Temple - Amritsar, India - The Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib, situated in Amritsar, Punjab, is the most sacred temple for Sikhs.
• Shree Durgiana Tirath - The history, location, and darshan timings of the temple in Amritsar. Includes a photo gallery.

Rajasthan

• Karni Mata Marble Temple - The history and location of the temple of Karni Mata.
• Khatu Shyam Ji Temple - Features temple history, legend, location, worshiping schedule, festivals, events and photo gallery.
• Khatu Shyam Temple: Sikkar. Rajasthan - The legend, location, puja schedule of the temple, and method of worship of the God.
• Salasar Dham - The location, history, and festivals of the Hanuman Temple.

Tamil Nadu

• Aarupadi Veedu of Lord Murugan - The legends, mythology, history, and location of the six temples known as Arupadaiveedu.
• Arulmigu Bala Murugan Temple: Rathinagiri - The history of the temple in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu and the Guru associated with it. Includes a picture gallery.
• Arunachaleswar Temple - The history and legend of this Shiva temple in Thiruvannamalai, India, where Ramana Maharshi worshipped.
• Arunachaleswara Temple - The temple at Thiruvannamalai, India, the Arunachala mountain and the sages who lived there. Includes a picture gallery.
• Chidambaram and Palani - The history, puja timings, festivals and travel information about the Chidambaram and Palani temples.
• Ellai Mari Amman Temple - The history and pooja schedule of the temple in Mylapore, Chennai. Includes a photo gallery.
• Jnanamalai Murugan Temple - Information on the discovery of the temple in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu and the renovation project.
• Kanyakumari Temple - Information about the Deity and legend of this temple at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent.
• Om Arunachala - Information about Tiruvannamalai town, Arunachala temple, Ramnashramam, the Saints who lived in the town, giri valam, and the annual deepa festival. Includes a photo gallery.
• Palani Dandayudhapani Devasthanam - The legends and festivals of the temples at Palani. Includes photo galleries and details of available facilities.
• Rameshvaram temple - About the Rameshvaram and Badrinath temples and their importance by Martin Gray, anthropologist and photographer. Includes photographs of both the temples.
• Sri Dharbarenyeswaraswamy Devasthanam: Thirunallar - History, Pujas and festivals of the Siva temple which is also known as Saneeswara temple.
• Sri Panduranga Bhajanashram - The activities of the ashram and the temple of Sri Panduranga and Raghumayee constructed by Brahmashri Vittal Dass Jayakrishna Deekshithar. Includes photos, events, and brief on satsangs.
• Srirangam Vishnu Temple - About the Deity, legend, and sculptures of the temple located near Tiruchirappalli, India.
• Thenn Tirupati - History, deities and location of the 100 year old Thiruvenkadamudaiyan Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple at Ariyakkudi.
• Thenthirumalai : Sri Balaji Temple, Coimbatore - Features temple location, history, architecture, photo gallery and worshiping schedule.
• Thevara Thalangal - Information on temples sung in Thevaram by the three saints Appar, Sundarar, and Thirujnana Sambandar.
• Tiruvannamalai Temples - Details of various temples in Tiruvannamalai.
• Vadivudai Amman - The location, history, and pooja schedule of the Sakthi temple at Tiruvotriyur near Chennai.
• Venkatesa Perumal Temple - History and location of the temple in Achamthavilthan.

Uttar Pradesh

• Bhagavat Dharma Samaj - Photographs of a temple in Mathura, and some sermons.
• Kashi Vishwanath - The history, pooja timings, and directions to the Shiva temple considered to be the holiest shrine of Hinduism.

Uttaranchal

• Chandi Temple - Information about the temple located near Haridwar, India, its history, and festivals. Includes travel and local lodging information.

West Bengal

• Dakshineswar Kali Temple - About the temple near Calcutta, India, where Sri Ramakrishna was the head priest.
• Kalighat Kali Temple - History, legend, and pilgrim's guide. Includes a photo gallery.
• Lake Kalibari Temple - About the temple in South Kolkata and the project for expansion.