Top 10 Most Famous Temples in Karnataka

Neha Mewari | Nov 13, 2024

Varanga Jain Temple

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Bheemeshwara Temple, Kargal

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Ramaswamy Gudda, Konapura

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Udupi Krishna Temple

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Sringeri Sharadamba Temple

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Horanadu Annapurneshwari Temple

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Kukke Subramanya Temple

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Murudeshwara Temple

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Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple

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Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple

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