Temples
Kamakhya Temple Nilachal Hill, Guwahati
Kamakhya: the Kamakhya Temple in Assam is one of the most venerated Shakti shines in India, and is regarded as one of the Shakti Peethams associated with the legend of Shiva and Daksha Yagna. It symbolizes the “fusion of faiths and practices” of Aryan and non-Aryan elements in Assam. Being the centre for Tantra worship [...]
Mahalakshmi Temple in Kolhapur
Mahalakshmi temple in Kolhapur is one of the exquisite examples of architectural aesthetic and serene spirituality. A holy place from ancient times and called the ‘Dakshin Kashi’, Kolhapur witnesses a large number of pilgrims from nook and corner of the country every year.
According to an interesting legend from the mythology, once Lord Shiva and goddess [...]
Ganpatipule temple in Konkan
The Ganpatipule beach is named after its most famous attraction, the 4000-year old temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh. The temple is right on the beach, at the base of a hillock. For few days, in the months of February and November, a golden shaft of sunlight illuminates the idol before dipping into the ocean. The [...]
Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) in New Delhi
In Delhi, the capital city of India, is the Lakshmi Narayan Temple (also know as Birla Mandir), A modern temple built by the Birlas in a six-year period (1933 - 1939) and was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, the temple houses the images of Narayan (Vishnu) and his consort Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth.
The walls of [...]
Durgiana Temple in Amritsar
A walk away from the complex through the narrow passageways brings the visitors to the 16th century Hindu temple of Durgiana Temple that is near the Golden temple, with a golden dome and silver portals. The temple is dedicated to goddess Durga. This temple derives its name from the Goddess Durga and it is also [...]
Kurukshetra : the land of epic Mahabharata
Punjab and Haryana has been the cradle of early Aryan civilization. It was on the banks of the Punjab Rivers that ancient Hindu sages had sung the Vedic hymns and authored the Vedas. Holy Kurukshetra is the seat of ancient Indina civilization: The land where the Vedas were written. Where Lord Krishna gave the Gita [...]
Mehandipur Balaji Temple in Dausa
Mehandipur Balaji Temple is located in Dausa, Rajasthan, North India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, worshiped by Hindus. It is believed that the deity in this temple has divine power to cure a person possessed with evil spirit.
The famed Mahandipur Balaji Mandir is known for, believe it or not, ridding one of evil [...]
Basheshar Mahadev and Raghunathji Temple in Kullu
The 8th century Basheshar Mahadev, the largest stone temple, 15km in south of Kullu, in the village of Bajaura, has fine carvings and sculptures in the Kullu Valley. It is truly an incredible structure. There are huge image slabs facing north, west and south.
The Raghunath Temple in Kullu is dedicated to the principal god in [...]
Bhootnath Temple in Mandi
Bhootnath Temple is a medieval temple, situated in Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh. Mandi emerged as a separate state in the beginning of the sixteenth century. Down the line of descendants of Ban came Ajbar Sen, nineteenth in descent from Bahu Sen, who founded Mandi Town in 1527 AD, the Gateway to the Kullu Valley, [...]
Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Chamba
The Lakshmi Narayan Temple located at Chamba 56km from Dalhousie in the state of Himachal Pradesh is regarded as the oldest and the largest one, a picturesque village with narrow streets and ancient temples. There are six temples in the Lakshmi Narayan Temple complex known as the six shikara-style temples feature exquisite sculptures and date [...]