Complete List of 108 Divya Desam Temples with Location Sacred Vishnu Pilgrimage Guide for Devotees, NRIs & International Pilgrims

Complete List of 108 Divya Desam Temples with Location Sacred Vishnu Pilgrimage Guide for Devotees, NRIs & International Pilgrims

The Divya Desam are among the most sacred pilgrimage sites dedicated to Vishnu.

These temples were glorified in the devotional hymns of the Alvars, whose works form the sacred Nalayira Divya Prabandham.

For centuries, devotees of Lord Vishnu have undertaken pilgrimages to these temples to experience divine blessings and spiritual fulfillment.

For Vishnu devotees, NRI pilgrims, international travelers, and followers of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, visiting the Divya Desam temples offers a deeply enriching spiritual journey through India’s timeless Vaishnav heritage.

Distribution of Divya Desam Temples

The 108 Divya Desam temples are located across several regions.

• Tamil Nadu – 84 temples
• Kerala – 13 temples
• Andhra Pradesh – 2 temples
• Uttar Pradesh – 4 temples
• Gujarat – 1 temple
• Uttarakhand – 1 temple
• Nepal – 1 temple

Additionally, two Divya Desams exist in the divine realm, representing the celestial abodes of Lord Vishnu.

Important Divya Desam Temples in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is home to the majority of Divya Desam temples.

Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple Location: Srirangam, Tamil Nadu One of the most important temples of the Sri Vaishnav tradition and the largest functioning temple complex in India.

Oppiliappan Temple Location: Near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Lord Vishnu is worshipped here as Oppiliappan, and the temple is famous for the tradition of preparing offerings without salt.

Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal Temple Location: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
One of the most revered Vishnu temples in South India and an important Divya Desam pilgrimage center.

Important Divya Desam Temples in Kerala

Kerala also hosts several beautiful Divya Desam temples.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
One of the most famous Vishnu temples in the world where Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Padmanabha reclining on the serpent Ananta.

Thiruvithuvakkodu Uyyavantha Perumal Temple Location: Palakkad district, Kerala
An ancient temple praised in the Divya Prabandham and an important Vaishnav pilgrimage destination.

Divya Desam Temples in North India

Several Divya Desam temples are located in North India and hold immense spiritual significance.

Badrinath Temple Location: Uttarakhand
One of the holiest Vishnu temples located in the Himalayas and part of the sacred Char Dham pilgrimage.

Dwarkadhish Temple Location: Dwarka, Gujarat
Associated with the kingdom of Krishna, this temple is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Krishna devotees.

Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple Location: Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
The birthplace of Lord Krishna and a sacred destination for Vaishnav devotees.

Divya Desam Temple in Nepal

Muktinath Temple Location: Mustang district, Nepal

This sacred temple is also known as Salagramam in the Divya Desam tradition and is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.

Divine Divya Desams Beyond the Earthly Realm

In addition to the temples on Earth, the Vaishnav tradition recognizes two divine realms as Divya Desams.

These are:

• Thirupparkadal (Ksheera Sagara)  The cosmic ocean where Lord Vishnu reclines on Adi Sesha.
• Paramapadam (Vaikuntha)  The eternal abode of Lord Vishnu and the ultimate spiritual destination of devotees.

Planning Your Divya Desam Pilgrimage

Because the temples are spread across multiple regions, most pilgrims undertake the journey through regional pilgrimage circuits such as:

• Tamil Nadu Divya Desam circuit
• Kerala Divya Desam circuit
• North India Divya Desam circuit

These circuits allow devotees to gradually complete the 108 Divya Desam pilgrimage over multiple journeys.

Divya Desam Temple Tours for NRI and International Pilgrims

Many devotees living abroad wish to visit the Divya Desam temples but may require well-planned itineraries and travel assistance.

Nirvana India Enterprise specializes in organizing temple pilgrimages for:

• Vishnu devotees
•  NRI pilgrims
•  International travelers
• ISKCON devotees

Our services include:

• customized Divya Desam tour itineraries
• private temple tours
• VIP darshan assistance wherever available
• comfortable hotels and transport arrangements

Whether you wish to visit selected Divya Desam temples or complete the full 108 temple pilgrimage, our team ensures a seamless and spiritually fulfilling journey.