Nagaland is known for its beautiful hills, rich tribal heritage and vibrant cultural traditions. While Christianity is the predominant religion in the state, Hindu temples and shrines—particularly in Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha and surrounding areas—serve local Hindu communities and pilgrims.
The temple tradition in Nagaland includes Shiva, Shakti, Hanuman, Kali, Durga, Vishnu and Krishna worship. Singrijan Shiva Temple is also highlighted in the Government of India’s Incredible India itinerary for Dimapur.
🛕 Famous Hindu Temples in Nagaland
1. Singrijan Shiva Temple – Dimapur
A Shiva temple located in the Singrijan area near Dimapur, surrounded by the scenic hills of Nagaland. It is included in the Government of India’s tourism itinerary for the Dimapur region.
Deity: Lord Shiva
Location: Singrijan, Dimapur
2. Dimapur Kalibari – Dimapur
One of the prominent Hindu temples in Dimapur, dedicated to Goddess Kali. The temple is located on Kalibari Road and is particularly associated with Kali Puja and Durga Puja celebrations.
Deity: Goddess Kali
Location: Dimapur
3. Durga Mandir – Dimapur
A prominent Durga temple in the Old Daily Market/Marwari Patti area of Dimapur. The temple is an important place of worship for the local Hindu community. The Nagaland DIPR also documented a visit to Durga Mandir in February 2026.
Deity: Goddess Durga
Location: Dimapur
4. Shri Shri Sitla Mandir – Dimapur
A temple dedicated to Goddess Sheetla/Sitla, located in the Dimapur area. Local temple directories identify it among the Hindu temples of the city.
Deity: Goddess Sheetla
Location: Dimapur
5. Shiv Temple – Dimapur
A Shiva temple in the Civil Hospital Colony area of Dimapur, serving devotees from the surrounding communities.
Deity: Lord Shiva
Location: Dimapur
6. Sibrai (Shiv) Temple – Dhansiripar
The Sibrai Shiva Temple is located at Dhansiripar in Nagaland. A new temple was inaugurated there in June 2019, and the site continues to be documented as a Hindu temple.
Deity: Lord Shiva
Location: Dhansiripar
7. Wokha Shiv Mandir – Wokha
Wokha Shiv Mandir is an important Shiva shrine on the Kohima–Mokokchung Road in Wokha. Heritage documentation describes the temple and its distinctive architectural character.
Deity: Lord Shiva
Location: Wokha
8. Gorkha Durga Mandir – Wokha
A Durga temple associated with the Gorkha community in Wokha. Local listings place the temple in the Officers Hill area.
Deity: Goddess Durga
Location: Wokha
9. Shree Hindu Mandir – Kohima
Shree Hindu Mandir is located around the PWD Junction area of Kohima and serves the Hindu community in the state capital.
Deity: Hindu temple/shrine
Location: Kohima
10. Hanuman Temple – Dimapur
A Hanuman temple is located in the West Yard Colony/Railway Colony area of Dimapur.
Deity: Lord Hanuman
Location: Dimapur
11. Radha Krishna Temple – Dimapur
A Radha Krishna temple is located in the Manipuri Colony/Signal Bosti area of Dimapur.
Deities: Radha & Krishna
Location: Dimapur
12. Shree Shree Radha Gobinda Sevashram – Dimapur
A Vaishnava devotional centre located in West Yard Colony, Dimapur.
Deities: Radha & Krishna
Location: Dimapur
13. Shree Shree Laxmi Mandir – Dimapur
A Lakshmi temple serving devotees in the Dimapur area, with listings placing it around 2½ Mile.
Deity: Goddess Lakshmi
Location: Dimapur
14. Shani Mandir – Dimapur
Several local listings identify Shani temples in Dimapur, including the West Yard Colony/Signal Bosti area.
Deity: Lord Shani
Location: Dimapur
15. Ganesh Mandir – Dimapur
A local Ganesh temple is listed in the West Yard Colony/Railway Colony area of Dimapur.
Deity: Lord Ganesha
Location: Dimapur
🕉️ Shiva Temples in Nagaland
Some notable Shiva shrines and temples include:
- Singrijan Shiva Temple – Dimapur
- Shiv Temple – Dimapur
- Sibrai Shiva Temple – Dhansiripar
- Wokha Shiv Mandir – Wokha
- Shree Hindu Mandir – Kohima
- Nandeshwar Shiva Temple – Dimapur
- Shiv Mandir – Marwari Patti, Dimapur
- Shree Shree Shiv Mandir – Purana Bazar, Dimapur
Local directories document several of these smaller community temples, so details such as names, locations and timings should be verified locally before publishing them as major pilgrimage destinations.
🌺 Shakti & Devi Temples
- Dimapur Kalibari – Dimapur
- Durga Mandir – Dimapur
- Shri Shri Sitla Mandir – Dimapur
- Gorkha Durga Mandir – Wokha
- Chatteswary Durga Bari – Dimapur
- Kali Mandir – Dimapur area
🪔 Vishnu & Krishna Temples
- Radha Krishna Temple – Dimapur
- Shree Shree Radha Gobinda Sevashram – Dimapur
- Shree Shree Laxmi Mandir – Dimapur
- Ram Janaki Thakurbari – Dimapur
📍 Important Temple Areas in Nagaland
Dimapur
Dimapur has the largest concentration of Hindu temples and community shrines in the state, including Kalibari, Durga Mandir, Shiva temples, Hanuman Temple, Radha Krishna temples and other local shrines.
Kohima
Kohima has Hindu community temples including Shree Hindu Mandir, while other local shrines may be found within residential and community areas.
Wokha
Wokha is home to Wokha Shiv Mandir and Gorkha Durga Mandir.
Dhansiripar
Dhansiripar is home to Sibrai (Shiv) Temple, which was inaugurated as a new temple in 2019.
🏛️ Kachari Ruins – Dimapur
The Kachari Ruins are an important archaeological and heritage site in Dimapur associated with the historic Dimasa Kachari Kingdom. They should be presented separately from the current Hindu-temple directory because the ruins are primarily an archaeological heritage site rather than a conventional functioning Hindu temple. The Nagaland government continues to highlight their historical and architectural significance.
🙏 Plan Your Nagaland Temple Yatra
Nagaland offers a different kind of temple journey, combining Hindu places of worship with the state's distinctive hills, communities and cultural heritage.
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