Kalaram Mandir: Explore the Black Rama Temple in Nashik Nashik is a unique and pious centre of our ancient culture and heritage in Maharashtra. It is prominently mentioned in our epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata and has the proud privilege of being one of the pilgrim towns where the Kumbha Mela takes place. Trimbakeshwar Read More
Category: Hindu Temples
Hindu temples are known by many different names, varying on region and language, including Alayam, Mandir, Mandira, Ambalam, Gudi, Kavu, Koil, Kovil, Déul, Raul, Devasthana, Devalaya, Devayatan, Devakula, Devagiriha, Degul, Deva Mandiraya, and Devalayam
The Mystery of Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri
Shree Jagannath Temple of Puri: Explore the Secrets & Traditions Shree Jagannatha’s Dham in Puri is one of the four renowned Dhams in India. The word Jagannath means the God of the Universe. The Scriptures say that Lord Jagannatha is the presiding deity of the Purushottam Kshetra. There are many holy places in the Purushottam Read More
Kanipakam Temple: Guide to Visiting the Swayambhu Vinayaka
There are very few temples of Lord Vinayaka in Andhra Pradesh. Kanipakam Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple is one of the famous and ancient historical temples in Andhra Pradesh. Kaniparakam –> Kanipakam Temple Kanipakam is situated in Irala Mandal of Chittoor District and eleven kilometres from Chittoor. Kanipakam is on the banks of River Bahuda. Read More
Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Nira Narasingpur
Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple – Nira Narasingpur – Maharastra The fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu is Narasimha Swami. Most of the temples of this 4th Incarnation Lord Vishnu, are situated in A.P., Telangana and Karnataka with very few in other parts of Northern India. However, there is one very unique and also ancient famous temple Read More
Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Narayanavanam
Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple Narayanavanam: A Spiritual Journey The holy place to which the Supreme deity of Kaliyuga Sri Venkateswara Swamy along with his consort Sri Padmavathi Devi went after their marriage for a stay for some time is ‘Narayanavanam’. The deity of the temple is ‘Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy’ who is known for Read More
Sri Janardhana Swamy Temple, Varkala
Sri Janardhana Swamy Temple Situated on a small hilltop near the beach, Varkala Janardhana Swamy’s temple was constructed more than one thousand years ago. It is approximately 60 km from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is one of the ‘Abhimana Sthalams’ because of its uniqueness. The speciality of this temple is we can see the Lord’s Right Read More
Lord Vishnu Temples in India: 21 Sacred Destinations
21 Famous Lord Vishnu temples in India Forming the Trimurti of the universe along with Brahma and Shiva, Vishnu ji has been worshipped ever since the ancient ages. Over time the value of the lord has increased which has been made evident through towering, majestic and opulent temples dedicated to him. Responsible for the protection Read More
Kapila Lingam (Kapileswaram) – The Sacred Shrine for Ablution of Sins
Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple (Kapila Lingam) – Tirupati “Sarvadosha Parihaaraka Lingam Naumi Maha Kapileswara Lingam” The above Sloka makes it amply clear that worshipping Lord Shiva at this shrine is enough to break free from all shackles in life. Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple at the foot of Tirumala Hills in Tirupati derived its name from Read More
Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple, Panagal (Nalgonda)
Sri Pachchala Someswara Swamy Temple Chaya Someswara Swamy temple is situated in a village called Panagal, 10 km to the east of Nalgonda, but now a part of the town. It is 113 kms away from Hyderabad, on the Narketpally-Addanki Highway connecting the National Highway 65 at Narketpally in Telangana and the National Highway 16 Read More
Chidambaram – The Sublime Abode of Nataraja Swamy
Thillai Nataraja Temple Chidambaram In Chidambaram, there is a very significant temple of Lord Shiva in His dancing form as Nataraja Swamy, a unique form of the Lord in His cosmic dance. Surrounded by forests, sea and rivulets, Chidambaram is a beautiful and serene pilgrim centre with lush greenery nearby. It is located in Cuddalore Read More