There are many different Vishnu temples across India, but some temples have certain advantages over others. Folklore around them and AD. Dating back to history and famous across India, the Vishnu temples will mesmerize and amaze you with their serenity and beauty which is a must visit for all. Here is a comprehensive list of top 9 Vishnu Temples in India.

Badrinath Temple in Badrinath.

Jagannath Temple in Puri.

Tirupati Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple.

Varadaraja Perumal Temple in Kancheepuram.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

Koodal Ajagar Temple in Madurai.

Sri Ulagalanda Perumal Temple in Kancheepuram.

Ashvakranta Temple in Guwahati.

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam.

Badrinath Temple, one of the four Char Dhams, is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Badrinath is worshiped in the temple and is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Badrinath Temple is one of the most famous shrines in India. It is situated on the magnificent banks of Alaknanda River. The temple has an imposing black stone idol depicting a 3.3 feet Lord Vishnu. long and under one of the eight svayamvykshetras (self-emerging).

Address: Badri to Mata Murthy Road, Badrinath, Uttarakhand - 246422

Timings: Sunrise to Sunset

Dress code: Good attire

Approximate Visit Duration: 15 to 18 hours

How to reach: Devotees can choose to walk or ride a horse or go to the starting point by a person carrying horses on his back (pithu).

Temple Website: http://badarikedar.org/

Best time to visit: Between May to June and September to October

Other attractions: Tapt Kund, Vasudhara Falls

Sri Jagannath Temple is one of the four Char Dham shrines in the country. It is a famous Vishnu temple in India located in the coastal town of Puri. It is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Jagannath represents the lord of the universe, hence this temple is commonly known as Jagannath Puri. The construction of the temple began in the 11th century, but the temple was not fully constructed until the end of the 11th century. The god is built of wood and rotates every 12 or 19 years. The presiding deities of this temple include Lord Jagannath, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, his brother Balabhadra as well as his sister goddess Subhadra and Lord Sudarshana.

Address: Sri Nahar, Puri, Odisha 752001

Timings: 05 AM to 1 PM and 1:30 PM to 9 PM

Dress code: Traditional dress

Approximate Visit Duration: 3 - 5 Hours

How to reach there: Local transport

Temple Website: http://www.jagannath.nic.in/

Best time to visit: Chandan Yatra, Ratha Yatra

Additional attractions: Puri Beach

  Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is considered to be one of the richest temples in the world and is also the most frequented place of worship in terms of money donated and wealth received. It is located in Tirumala town of Tirupati. The temple is dedicated to the idol of Lord Venkateswara who is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple was built using the Dravidian style of architecture and is referred to as the 'temple with seven hills'. According to legend, the Lord took an advance to marry Kubera, the donations made by the people being an element in the repayment of the loan.

Address: S Mada St, Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517504

Timings: 4 am onwards

Dress code: Traditional dress

Approximate duration of visit: 1 day

How to reach: Local modes of transport

Temple Website: http://www.tirumala.org/

Best time to visit: Brahmotsavam

Other attractions: Srisailam

This temple is located in the holy city of Kancheepuram, the Varadaraja Perumal Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Dravidian design of the temple is also an example of great architectural design. According to various legends, Lord Vishnu decided to return to remove the curse from this region. It is also one of the 108 Divyadesa dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Every day, the temple observes and performs six rituals besides celebrating annual festivals.

Address: Netaji Nagar, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631501

Timings: 6 AM to 11 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM

Dress code: Traditional dress

Approximate Visit Duration: 1-2 hours

How to reach: Local transport options

Temple Website: N/A

Best time to visit: Ratha Yatra

Other attractions: Kancheepuram town

Padmanabhaswamy Temple is the largest Dravidian architectural marvel in Thiruvananthapuram. This temple is the largest Hindu temple anywhere in the world. The deity of this temple is Vishnu worshiped in the eternal yogic resting place of the snake Adisesha called 'Ananta Sayanam'. The temple follows a strict dress code and is open only to Hindu devotees. The treasures of this Vishnu temple in South India were discovered only in recent times. The door is locked as legend has it that Lord himself is a part of the door and opening it will cause a massive amount of destruction.

Address: West Nada, Fort, East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023

  Timings : Timings are 04.45 AM to 03.30 AM, 06.30 AM to 07.00 AM, 08.30 AM to 10.00 AM, 10.30 AM to 11.10 AM, 11.45 AM to 12.00 PM, 05.00 PM to 12.00 PM, 05.00 PM to 4.00 PM to 70.00 PM, 5.00 to 7.00, from 06.00 till 06.10

  Dress Code: Strict dress code for traditional Indian dress code.

Approximate Visit Time: 2 hours

How to reach there: Local transport modes

Temple website: http://www.sreepadmanabhaswamytemple.org/index.htm

Best time to visit: Alpasi festival

There is also the Koodal Ajagar Kovil Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and located in the center of Madurai, the city of temples. Koodal or Ajagar are Tamil words that refer to Madurai and the beautiful city respectively. This temple is part of the umbrella of 108 Divyadesas. Koodal Azhagar is home to three postures, which include the sitting posture, the standing posture in the form of Sri Surya Narayana, and the reclining posture. On Chitra Purnima festival, the patron deity of this shrine is immersed in the river Vaigai. A 10-day boat festival is celebrated on Masi Magam day.

Address: Near Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001

Timings: 5:30 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM

Dress code: Good attire

Approximate Visit Time: 2 to 3 hours

How to reach: Local means of transport

Temple Website: http://koodalalagartemple.tnhrce.in/

Best time to visit: Chitra Poornima, Masi Magam day

Additional attractions: Gandhi Memorial Museum, Meenakshi Temple

Sri Varadaraja Perumal is one of the most important Vishnu temples in South India. It is located in Kancheepuram and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the 108 Divyadeshas dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is believed to be the most sacred of the Vaishnavas (holy to Lord Vishnu) and was built by the Cholas in 1053. The temple is home to a small hilltop shrine dedicated to Varadaraja or Vishnu. . The most important festival at this place is Brahmotsavam, where pilgrims flock to the temple in large numbers.

Address: Kamakshi Amman Sannidhi Street, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502

Timings: 7 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM

Dress Code: Traditional Dress/Nice Attire

Approximate visit time: 1-2 hours

How to reach: Local means of transport

Temple Website: N/A

Best time to visit: Brahmotsavam, Vari

Other attractions: Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple

Ashvakranta Temple is located in Guwahati, Assam. This temple is sacred due to "Yoga Tantra" and dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The presiding deity of the temple is Anantasayana Vishnu, who is reclining in the form of a serpent. The temple also houses one Lord Brahma seated on a lotus emerging from Vishnu's navel. There are many other beautiful idols in this temple complex.

Address: North Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781030, India

Timings: Morning is after sunrise till noon and then before 9 pm.

  Dress Code: No

Approximate visit time: 1-2 hours

How to reach: Local mode of transport

Temple Website: NA

Best time to visit: November to May is the best time to visit

Other attractions: Footprints of Lord Krishna, Kurmajanardhana

  Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is located in Srirangam and is one of the largest functioning temples in India. The temple is surrounded by ramparts, with seven concentric walls and 21 gopurams. The Vishnu temple in South India is dedicated to Vishnu and has 49 shrines dedicated to Vishnu. Three of the seven concentric walls are for private commercial establishments such as restaurants, hotels and residential areas.

Address: Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620006

Timings: 6 AM to 7:15 AM 9 AM to 12 PM 1:55 PM to 6 PM and 6:45 PM to 9:45 PM.

Dress code: Traditional dress

Approximate Visit Time: 3-4 hours

How to reach there: Local transport

Temple Website: https://srirangam.org/

Best time to visit: Ani, Pravitrotsavam

Other attractions: Rock Fort, Temple of Fort, Jambukeshwarar Temple

Lord Vishnu is a part of all beings and everything, the God of peace. He is believed to bring things back and put them back in harmony and peace. Feel the peace and harmony at these Vishnu places of worship in India filled with stories and history that will increase your faith and curiosity in God and the world and the beauty of the world.