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Uttar Pradesh17 temples
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West Bengal10 templesUttar Pradesh temple timings
The spiritual heartland of India, home to Kashi, the birthplaces of Rama and Krishna, and revered Shakti and Vaishnava shrines along the Ganga and Yamuna.
This directory currently lists 17 temples across 12 cities in Uttar Pradesh. Every listing below carries its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and sourcing notes; open a temple to see the full page.
Varanasi
One of the world's oldest living cities and Hinduism's holiest, set on the ghats of the Ganga.
Ayodhya
Ancient city on the Saryu river, revered as the birthplace of Lord Rama.
Vrindavan
The land of Krishna's childhood pastimes, filled with hundreds of Radha-Krishna temples.
Mathura
The birthplace of Lord Krishna, on the banks of the Yamuna.
Mirzapur (Vindhyachal)
Vindhyachal Dham on the Vindhya hills beside the Ganga, a major Shakti pilgrimage centre of Purvanchal.
Barsana
Radha's village in the Braj country, spread across four hills north of Mathura.
Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is a major city in the Purvanchal region of eastern Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Rapti river, and is home to the Gorakhnath Math as well as Gita Press, the world's largest publisher of Hindu religious texts.
Naimisharanya
New city for Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Naimisharanya (also spelled Naimisaranyam or Nimsar) is an ancient pilgrimage forest region on the Gomati river, traditionally the site of the Puranic sage assembly where the Puranas were first recited, and home to Divya Desam #97, the Shri Naimishnath Vishnu Temple.
Gokul
New city near Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, distinct from the existing 'mathura' city entry. Gokul is the town on the Yamuna where, per tradition, the infant Krishna was raised by his foster parents Nanda and Yashoda; it is home to Divya Desam #103, Thiruvaipadi, represented by the Navamohana Krishna Temple.
Tulsipur, Balrampur
New city added for the Devi Patan Temple in Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. This temple is distinct from the similarly named Patan Devi (Pataneswari) Shakti Peetha in Patna, Bihar.
Prayagraj
New city added for the Alopi Devi Shakti Peetha entry. Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) sits at the Triveni Sangam and hosts the Kumbh and Magh Melas.
Saharanpur
New city added for the Shakumbhari Devi Shakti Peetha entry. The temple itself is not in Saharanpur city but in the Shivalik hills near Jasmour village, Behat tehsil, about 40 to 45 km north of Saharanpur.
Circuits and deities represented here
Frequently asked questions about Uttar Pradesh's temples
How many temples does this dataset cover in Uttar Pradesh?
This directory currently lists 17 temples across 12 cities or towns in Uttar Pradesh. 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 Uttar Pradesh?
Varanasi, Ayodhya, Vrindavan, Mathura, Mirzapur (Vindhyachal), Barsana, Gorakhpur, Naimisharanya, Gokul, Tulsipur, Balrampur, Prayagraj, Saharanpur.
What is Uttar Pradesh known for in terms of temples?
The spiritual heartland of India, home to Kashi, the birthplaces of Rama and Krishna, and revered Shakti and Vaishnava shrines along the Ganga and Yamuna.
Which deities are most represented among Uttar Pradesh's temples in this dataset?
Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Krishna, Hanuman, based on the temples currently listed.
Are any major pilgrimage circuits represented in Uttar Pradesh?
Yes: 12 Jyotirlingas, 108 Divya Desams, Shakti Peethas. See each circuit's page for the full list of member temples.
Is entry free at temples in Uttar Pradesh?
Of the 17 temples listed, 12 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 Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh?
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 Uttar Pradesh'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 Uttar Pradesh?
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.