Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi, Karnataka
Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi, Karnataka

Karnataka temple timings

Vijayanagara grandeur at Hampi, Hoysala artistry at Belur, and living coastal shrines at Udupi, Kukke and Kollur, Karnataka is a museum of South Indian temple genius.

This directory currently lists 12 temples across 11 cities in Karnataka. Every listing below carries its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and sourcing notes; open a temple to see the full page.

Hampi

UNESCO World Heritage ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire on the Tungabhadra river.

Udupi

Coastal temple town, birthplace of the Dvaita philosophy and Udupi cuisine.

Kukke Subramanya

Serpent-worship pilgrimage village in Dakshina Kannada, below Kumara Parvatha.

Kollur

Temple town in Udupi district at the foot of the Kodachadri hills.

Belur

Former Hoysala capital on the Yagachi river, renowned for temple sculpture.

Bengaluru

Karnataka's capital, home to one of the largest ISKCON temple complexes in the world.

Dharmasthala

A Nethravathi river town where a Shaiva shrine is administered by a Jain family.

Murudeshwar

A headland on the Arabian Sea, marked by one of the tallest Shiva statues in the world.

Sringeri

A temple town on the banks of the Tunga River in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, home to the Sringeri Sharada Peetham founded by Adi Shankaracharya.

Mysuru

A major city in Karnataka known as the former capital of the Kingdom of Mysore and famous for its palace and the Chamundi Hills.

Shravanabelagola

A Jain pilgrimage town in Hassan district, Karnataka, famous for the monolithic Gomateshwara (Bahubali) statue atop Vindhyagiri hill.

Circuits and deities represented here

Frequently asked questions about Karnataka's temples

How many temples does this dataset cover in Karnataka?

This directory currently lists 12 temples across 11 cities or towns in Karnataka. It is not an exhaustive list of every temple in the state, just the ones documented here so far.

Which cities or towns are covered for Karnataka?

Hampi, Udupi, Kukke Subramanya, Kollur, Belur, Bengaluru, Dharmasthala, Murudeshwar, Sringeri, Mysuru, Shravanabelagola.

What is Karnataka known for in terms of temples?

Vijayanagara grandeur at Hampi, Hoysala artistry at Belur, and living coastal shrines at Udupi, Kukke and Kollur, Karnataka is a museum of South Indian temple genius.

Which deities are most represented among Karnataka's temples in this dataset?

Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Krishna, based on the temples currently listed.

Are any major pilgrimage circuits represented in Karnataka?

Yes: Shakti Peethas. See each circuit's page for the full list of member temples.

Is entry free at temples in Karnataka?

Of the 12 temples listed, 8 explicitly document free general entry; most others still offer free darshan alongside a paid special-darshan option. Check each temple's own page for specifics.

Is this list of Karnataka temples complete?

No. This is a working, growing directory built from public sources, not an official or exhaustive register. If a well-known temple in this state is missing, that reflects a gap in this dataset, not a judgement on the temple.

How do I find the opening hours for a specific temple in Karnataka?

Open its listing below. Each temple page gives its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and a live-updating open or closed indicator based on the temple's own local time.

How was the information for Karnataka's temples sourced?

Each temple lists the public sources its facts were drawn from, along with a confidence rating, on its own page. See the About page for the full methodology.

Do timings change during festivals in Karnataka?

Yes, commonly. Festival-day hours are usually longer, and sometimes the temple runs on an entirely different schedule. Each temple's festival table flags the dates this applies to.