A Glimpse of Shree Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka (Gujarat) The Dwarkadhish Temple, or Jagat Mandir, in Dwarka, Gujarat, is a highly revered temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Situated at the confluence of the Gomti River and the Arabian Sea, it is believed to be over 2,500 years old and was built by Krishna’s great-grandson, Vajranabha. Its 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
Sri Kari Varadharaja Swamy Temple, Satravada
Sri Perundevi Sametha Sri Kari Varadharaja Swamy Temple – Satravada On the highway of Tirupathi-Thiruthani approximately 50 km from Tirupathi, there is a small village named “Nagari” southwards. To the north of village Nagari, around 4kms from there flows a beautiful river named “Kosasthaliyar”. To the north of that river lies the beautiful village named Read More
Swayambhu Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy, Kanipakam
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 Kanipakam is situated in Irala Mandal of Chittoor District and eleven kilometres from Chittoor. Kanipakam is on the banks of River Bahuda. Its Read More
Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Karveti Nagar
The Deity Sri Venugopala Swamy was the patron God of the Karvetinagar rulers whose immeasurable love for the Lord finds its eloquent expression in the hymns composed in a bygone epoch. The Darshan of Sri Venugopala Swamy is an exhilarating spiritual experience. The Lord, one of the most delightful manifestations of Sriman Narayana, is a Read More
Sri Adikesava Swamy temple, Sriperumpudur
Sri Adikesava Swamy Temple (also called Ramanujar Temple) Sriperumbudur is the Birthplace of a philosopher and proponent of the Visishtadvaita philosophy Sri Ramanujacharya. There is a Big Vishnu temple in Sriperumbudur. The temple deity is ‘Sri Adikesava Swamy’ who is known for his consideration towards the devotees who are in dire need of God’s blessings Read More
Sri Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple, Gunaseelam
Sri Prasanna Venkatachalapathy All the gods and goddesses cure diseases, Among human beings, there are specialists like Cordialists, Dentists, psychiatrists etc. Among god, so we are specialists who cure the particular ailment. Lord Danvantry cures all the diseases. Under him, many perumals are doing some work as specialists. Gunaseela Perumal of Gunaseelam is a specialist Read More
Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple
Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple In Kerala State, one of the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Krishna is the ‘Partha Sarathy Temple’ at Aranmula. In Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, the idol of Lord Krishna is in the form of Partha Sarathy (Charioteer of Arjuna, in the Kurukshetra war). This temple is situated at a higher level, on the Read More
Nava Narasimha Temples in Telugu States
Lord Narasimha is one of the dasa avatars of Sri Maha Vishnu. However, the Narasimha avatar has a unique significance, especially in South India. There are many Narasimha temples throughout Telugu states. Nine significant Temples (Nava Narasimha Temples) Among them, nine significant temples depict different forms of the Lord. In addition to them, there are Read More
Rajagopuram of Srirangam
Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Srirangam There are several famous Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temples in India. Among them, Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple located in Srirangam is one of the most famous and ancient historical temples. Srirangam is the foremost of eight swayam vyakta (Self-manifested) kshetrams of Sri Maha Vishnu. Srirangam – Location It is the first Read More
Sri Avanakshamma Ammavari Temple, Narayanavanam
Sri Avanakshamma Ammavari Temple Narayanavanam Narayanavanam is located at a distance of about 45 km from the town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. It is said that the place got the name ‘Narayanavanam’ as it was the place where Srimannarayana went hunting. In the inscription of 1467, the name of this place was mentioned as Read More