Pateshwar Temple

Pateshwar has at least 8 ancient cave temples and numerous stone carvings, including more than 1000 Shivalings.

Marleshwar Temple

Cave temple with unusual tradition – devotees handle venomous snakes here. Earlier here were numerous snakes, now due to the flow of tourists snakes are shy. According to local stories, snakes are friendly and no one has suffered.

Kedareshwar Cave

Large cave with Hindu temple in it. In the flooded hall from the water rises Shivlinga that once was surrounded by four pillars. Now only one remains and, according to legends, when the fourth will break, the world will come to an end.

Trikuteshwara temple

Complex of extremely ornate temples from the 11th – 12th centuries, mostly devoted to Shiva.

Kasivisvesvara temple

Hindu temple built in the 11th – 12th centuries, one of the most ornate historical temples in region.

Chennakesava temple in Belur

One of the most impressive and ornate examples of Hoysala style in architecture, built in 1268. Building is covered with seemingly countless sculptures.

Virupaksha temple in Hampi

One of most sacred Shiva temples, adorned with a beautiful ornamentation. First mentioned in the 7th century and in intense use since then, current buildings mainly from the 12th century.

Airavatesvara Temple

Beautiful temple from the 12th century – although comparatively small but contains exquisite, sophisticated sculptures.

Rameswaram Temple complex

One of the important pilgrimage sites, oldest buildings from the 12th century. Contains a group of temples in rich Southern Indian style, including 1 219 meters long pillared corridor.

Sri Meenakshi Amman temple

Important temple, dedicated to god Shiva, built in 1600 AD, temple here first mentioned in the 7th century. This is one of the most ornate Hindu temple complexes and includes 14 beautiful and colorful Gopurams – ornate towers up to 51,9 meters high.