The Kaal Bhairav Temple in Varanasi (also known as Kashi) is one of the key shrines in the ancient city, dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav — a fierce form of Lord Shiva regarded as the “Kotwal” (guardian) of Kashi. Legend has it that this temple stands at the spot where the sin of Brahma-hatya (killing … Read more
Kottiyoor Temple, located in the lush forests of northern Kerala’s Kannur district, is a unique pilgrimage destination deeply rooted in myth, nature and ancient ritual. The site is made up of two shrines: the permanent complex on the western bank of the Bavali River known as Ikkare Kottiyoor, and the seasonal sacred hermitage on the … Read more
Amaralingeswara Temple : It is in Amaravathi, Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, dedicated to Lord Shiva as a much renowned Hindu temple. This temple called as Amararama is one of the five major temples known as Pancharama Kshetras in the state of Andhra Pradesh of India. The temple is on the right side of the Krishna … Read more
The Shri Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara (Rajasthan) is a renowned pilgrimage centre, dedicated to Lord Shrinathji — a form of Krishna lifting the Govardhan Hill. The temple’s idol is believed to be “swayambhu” (self-manifested) and dates back to the 17th century when it was brought to Nathdwara from Vrindavan for protection.The temple architecture blends Rajasthani … Read more
Hasanamba temple, situated at the center of the city of Hassan in Karnataka, is a 12 th -century Hindu temple that has been named after Goddess Shakti who is also called as Hasanamba who is referred to as the ever-smiling mother. The temple is also a masterpiece of the Hoysala dynasty having their Dravidian style … Read more
Samarlakota Kumararama Bhimeswara Swamy Temple is one of the famous Pancharama temples of Lord Shiva in Andhra Pradesh. It is in Samarlakota town, near Kakinada, and is also called Chalukya Kumararama Bhimeswara Swamy Temple. The temple was built around the 9th century by the Eastern Chalukya rulers. The main deity is Lord Bhimeswara Swamy (Shiva) … Read more
Situated at the top of the Neel Parvat of the Shivalik hills, the Chandi Devi Temple is a very popular Hindu temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Dedicated to the fierily potent Goddess Durga, referred to as Chandi, it is a wonderful place where devotees from all over India come mainly during festivals like Navratri and Chandi … Read more
Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple is a very famous temple located in Tumkur district, Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Thousands of devotees visit the temple each day for darshan. It is open for darshan from 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM. The main pooja is held at … Read more
Shri Mahalaxmi Temple, often called Ambabai Temple, is the most famous temple in Kolhapur and one of Maharashtra’s important Shakti shrines. The temple’s main idol is a form of Goddess Mahalakshmi, affectionately called Ambabai. The temple building is historic and attracts large numbers of devotees year round, with especially heavy crowds during Navratri and the … Read more
Nestled at an altitude of approximately 2,700 metres in the Saklana Range of the Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, the Surkanda Devi Temple is a sacred shrine steeped in myth and mountain-serenity. According to legend, it is one of the revered 51 Shakti Peethas, the places where the body of the goddess Sati is believed … Read more
