The incorporeal Shiva is regarded as the supreme head in Hindu religio. Most temples throughout the length and breadth of country are dedicated to this powerful, yet kind hearted god. Being kind at heart he obliges its devotees and is popularly called Bhole Shankar.( Innocent Shankar). The sacred of Shiva temples are 12 jyotirlingas, Tiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Somnath, Vishwanath etc.

Full of life, Krishna is regarded as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Krishna gave the highest form of teaching on the battle grounds of Kurukshetra to its disciple Arjuna. Major temples dedicated to the hero of Mahabharata are Isckon Temples, Guruvayoor Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka Temple, Mathura Temples, Vrindava Temples.

The elephant head God Ganesh is known by various names like Ganapati, Ekadanta, Vinayaka, Heramba, etc. There are various temples dedicated to the god of wisdom across the country. Every auspicious ceremony has to start by invokong Lord Ganesha. The major temples dedicated to Ganapati are: Ashta Vinayak shrines, Siddhi Vinayak, Vatapi Ganapati, Pillayaarpati Ganapati etc.

Female aspect of divinity or manifestation of energy is referred to as Shakti. Parvati-consort of Shiva and Lakshmi-consort of Vishnu is enshrined is temples dedicated to Shakti. Durga goddess-lion goddess is another one that worshipped as symbols of Shakti. Kanyakumari, Kamakshi Amman, Kalikambal, Mahalakshmi temple, Vaishno Devi are the famous ones.

Hanuman acquired immortal fame after rendering invaluable service to Lord Rama. Hanuman is regarded as the epitome of sacrifice, devotion, bravery and loyalty. A character of highest morals, Hanuman is worshipped throughout the country with great zeal. Sri Bhaktha Anjaneya Temple, Sri Veeramangalam Anjaneyar Temple, Sri Yoga Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Sri Anjaneya Temple, Sankatmochan Temple are some the Hanuman Temples in India.

Regarded as defender of faith and messiah of poor and helpless, Lord Vishnu is believed to reincarnate itself on earth whenever there is a need to uphold dharma or righteousness. Great credit goes to saints of Bhakti movement in popularising the deity.

Hindus belive in nature worship. In fact each and everything that gives life sustains life is worshipped in Hindu religion. Surya temples are dedicated to Sun god as sun is regarded as an inexhaustable source of energy. Konark Sun Temple, Surya Pahar, Modhera are some of the temples dedicated to Sun God.