There are many Vishnu temples all over India though some temples hold a little superiority over the others. Surrounded with folklores and history that dates back to AD’s that will leave you spell bound and awed by the beauty and tranquility, these famous Vishnu temples in India are a must visit for one and all. Here’s a list of 9 must visit Vishnu temples in India.

Most Worshipped Famous Vishnu Temples in India:

1. Badrinath Temple in Badrinath.
2. Jagannath Temple in Puri.
3. Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Tirupati.
4. Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram.
5. Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvanthapuram.
6. Koodal Azhagar Temple in Madurai.
7. Sri Ulagalanda Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram.
8. Asvakranta Temple in Guwahati.
9. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam.

1. Badrinath Temple in Badrinath, Uttarakhand:

One of the four Char Dhams, Badrinath temple is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Lord Badrinath is worshipped in the temple who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Badrinath temple is one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in India. It is situated along the beautiful banks of river Alakananda. The temple houses a black stone statue of Vishnu which is 3.3 ft. tall and falls under one of the eight swayamvyaktakshetras (self-arising).

• Address: Badri to Mata murti road, Badrinath, Uttarakhand – 246422
• Timings: From Sunrise to Sunset
• Dress Code: Decent Attire
• Approx. Visit Duration: 15 – 18 hours
• How to Reach: Devotees can choose to walk or travel by horse or a man carrying them on their backs (Pitthu) from the starting point.
• Temple Website: http://badarikedar.org/
• Best Time to Visit: Between May to June and September to October
• Other Attractions: Tapt Kund, Vasudhara Falls

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2. Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha:

Sri Jagannath temple is also one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage spots of the country and a famous Vishnu temple in India, it is located in the coastal town of Puri. It’s a well-known famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Jagannath means lord of the world, thus the place is often addressed as Jagannath Puri. The temples construction started in the early 11th century but it wasn’t until the end of 11th century that the temple was completely formed. The deity of the lord is made out of wood and changed every twelve or nineteen years. The presiding deities of the temple are Lord Jagannath, a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu along with his brother Lord Balabhadra, sister Goddess Subhadra and Lord Sudarsana.