Ranjini Madhavan

Triveni sangam Somnath

Triveni ghat in Somnath deserves special mention as a holy place as per Indian mythology since it finds mention even in epics such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. This is the meeting place of three important rivers i.e. Hiran, Kapila and Saraswati before they finally empty themselves out in the Arabian Sea. It is believed thatContinue reading “Triveni sangam Somnath”

Sudama Dwaraka

Sudama is also known as Kuchela, mostly in southern India was a Brahmin childhood friend of Hindu deity Krishna from Mathura, the story of whose visit to Dwaraka to meet Krishna is mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana. He was born as a poor man in order to enjoy the transcendental pastimes. As an avatar of LordContinue reading “Sudama Dwaraka”

Mool Dwaraka

Mool means root or origin. It is believed when Lord Krishna travelled from Mathura to Dwaraka he first established himself in Mool Dwaraka. According to legend King Jarasandha vowed to wreak vengeance on Krishna for killing his sons and waged a war but always lost. However, Krishna never killed him because it was decreed byContinue reading “Mool Dwaraka”

Dwarakadesh mandir Gujarat

This is the Lord Krishna temple . We were lucky to have the arathy dharshan. Here too ladies and gents are allowed in different queues . Dwarkadheesh temple that draws millions of pilgrims. Seven storeys high and constructed of sandstone without any metal or wood, it is about 43 metres tall. It sits at the tipContinue reading “Dwarakadesh mandir Gujarat”

Rukmani mandir Dwaraka

This 2500 year old temple, located at a distance of 2 kms away from Dwarkadhish Temple, is dedicated to Rukmini, one of the wives of Lord Krishna and an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. Rukmini is Lakshmi incarnate, a symbol of love and devotion to Krishna, a symbol of purity and humility as well. Visiting theContinue reading “Rukmani mandir Dwaraka”

Gopi Talav

Gopi Talav is a mid size lake located around 20 kms from Dwarka on the way to Beyt Dwarka. The story behind the lake takes us back to Lord Krishna’s childhood when he was revered by the gopis of Vrindavan. When Krishna shifted his capital to Dwarka, the gopis couldn’t bear his estrangement. They came to meetContinue reading “Gopi Talav”

Balka Theerth

This sacred teerth is located 5 km on Prabhas Veraval highway. This place is called “Bana Teertha” in Sanskrit and colloquially called Bhalka Teerth. This is the very place where Lord Krishna ended His incarnation. It is mentioned in the Bhagavata purana that a hunter named Jara mistakenly throws an arrow at Krishna which hitsContinue reading “Balka Theerth”

Ranchodraiji Dakore Dwaraka

Dakore is a Small City and a Municipality in Kheda district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is prominent for its grand temple of Shree Ranchodraiji. This temple has 4 entranceSimha dwar, ghode dwar , tiger dwar and elephant dwar . All are allowed through Simha dwar . This temple in Gujarat , likeContinue reading “Ranchodraiji Dakore Dwaraka”

Gangeshwar temple Diu

This ancient Hindu Temple is located 3 km away from Diu in the Fudam Village of Gujarat. Believed to have been built by the Pandavas, this temple is famous for its five Shiva Lingas, i.e. rocks in the shape of Lord Shiva which are present in the middle of the sea. Only the tip ofContinue reading “Gangeshwar temple Diu”

Nishkalang Mahadev Bavnagar Gujarat

This is an ancient temple in the koliyac beach in Bavnagar , Gujarat . The unique significance of this temple is the sea allows only certain timings to reach the temple and worship . The timings vary according to the thithi and its confirmed by the priests of this temple . This temple in GujaratContinue reading “Nishkalang Mahadev Bavnagar Gujarat”

Srinath Dwaraka

This temple is in Rajasthan just a 18 kms from Kankroli Dwaraka . Vehicles are not allowed only we had to take a share auto as the roads are very narrow . Both sides of the narrow roads are shops . We couldn’t find the main entrance . When we found a chappel stand weContinue reading “Srinath Dwaraka”

Kankroli Dwaraka

My recent trip with Sanjay tours was Nava Dwaraka and Somnath Nageshwar Jyothirlingams and Nishkalang mahadev temple in Bavnagar and Gangeshwar temple in Diu and Daman . I will be writing one by one about the temples I visited during this trip . We along with 30 members from Chennai reached Ahmedabad had breakfast andContinue reading “Kankroli Dwaraka”

The Sun Temple Konark

The present Sun temple in Konark is also known as ” Black pagoda “. Its 36 kms from Puri in Odisha . Kona means corner and arka means Sun . The height of the temple is 228 feet . The temple is fitted with 24 wheels and 7 horses in the form of a chariotContinue reading “The Sun Temple Konark”

Srikurmam

Sri Kurmam : The temple is in Srikakulam district and dedicated to Sri Kurmanatha which is second avatara of Lord Vishnu.The moolasthanam is considered as large Saligrama ( black coloured fossil ) .The image is fossil of an big turtle and the head of the deity is Kurma (tortoise ) form ,which is represented byContinue reading “Srikurmam”

Sakhi Gopal temple Odisha

This temple of Lord Krishna is in Odisha about 20kms from Puri jaganath temple.This temple was initially at Puri Jaganath temple and later was installed here .The Lord krishna is in standing posture with his one leg crossed and hands pretending to have a flute .There is Venumadhav and Rukmini the procession diety in aContinue reading “Sakhi Gopal temple Odisha”

Sri Surya Narayana temple Arasavalli

” Harshavilli purivasam , Chayosha Padminiyutham Suryanarayanam Devam Nowmi Sarvartha Dayakam “ A sloka on Lord Surya narayana The Ancient Hindu Temple of Sun God – “Lord Suryanaryana Swamy Temple” located at Arasavalli in Srikakulam Town, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is one of unique and most visited Pilgrimage Temples in India. The Original name isContinue reading “Sri Surya Narayana temple Arasavalli”

Simmachalam Varagha Narasimhar

We stayed in Vizag in Lakshmi residency near railway station . Simmachalam is about 10 kms from this Hotel . Simhachalam : Simhachalam is called “Hill of Lion “ . ( simha means lion , achala means hill ) , It is near Vishakhapatnam in present Andhra Pradesh Its presiding deity is Lord Varaha LakshmiContinue reading “Simmachalam Varagha Narasimhar”

Puri Jaganath temple

The holy land of Odisha is divided into four kshetras. These kshetras are named after the four names of weapons of Lord Vishnu such as sankha (conch shell), chakra (disc), gada (mace) and padma (lotus). Puri Dham is known as SankhaKshetra. This temple is one among the chardham kshethram. This temple is in Odisha .OthersContinue reading “Puri Jaganath temple”

Gundicha Mandir Odisha

Gundicha Temple has some interesting legends related to it. One legend says that Gundicha was the queen of the King Indradyumna, the legendary founder of the 1st great Jagannath temple. It is because of the deep devotion of the queen Gundicha, Lord Jagannath prefers to pay a visit to her house for nine days duringContinue reading “Gundicha Mandir Odisha”

Annavaram

This temple is on east Godavari district of Andrapradesh. The main deity is Veera Satya Narayana .It took 3 hours journey to reach this temple from the Hotel we stayed in Vizag . The temple is on a small hillock named Ratnagiri . As we were on a spiritual tour to this temple as aContinue reading “Annavaram”

Chakra Thirtha temple Odisha

The holy land of Odisha is divided into four kshetras. These kshetras are named after the four names of weapons of Lord Vishnu such as sankha (conch shell) chakra (disc) gada (mace) and padma (lotus). Puri Dham is known as Sankha Kshetra. This is a small temple with the main diety as the same as Puri jaganath temple. Lord Balaramar Subhatra and LordContinue reading “Chakra Thirtha temple Odisha”

Anegudde Vinayagar temple Kumbakshi

Anegudde Sri Vinayaka Temple, Kumbashi is in Kundapur taluk, Udupi District, Karnataka. From Gokarna Mahabaleshwar temple we reached this temple by 3 pm as there was a special pooja being performed the temple was opened. Kumbashi is a small village situated in kundapur (32 km from Udupi). As per the legend when there was aContinue reading “Anegudde Vinayagar temple Kumbakshi”

Swamimalai Murugan

SWAMIMALAI MURUGAN TEMPLE Swamimalai Swaminathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to god Murugan. It is located in Swamimalai, 5 km from Kumbakonam, on the banks of a tributary of river Cauvery, 250 km from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is one of the six holy shrines of Murugan called Arupadaiveedu.Continue reading “Swamimalai Murugan”

Palamudhir Cholai Murugar

Located 25 km away from Madurai, Pazhamudhircholai is one among the 6 prominent abodes of Lord Muruga, called as Arupadaiveedu. Others important abodes of Lord Muruga are Thiruparankundram Subramanya Swamy Temple, Palani Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Swamimalai Swaminatha Swami Temple, Tiruchendur Senthil Andavar Temple and Tiruttani Subramanya Swamy Temple. Its admist the dense forest very nearContinue reading “Palamudhir Cholai Murugar”

Sri Durga Parameshwari Kateel

Sri Durga Parameshwari temple Kateel .The temple is around 25Km away from Mangalore . You can visit Nellithirtha and this temple together. This temple does not close from morning to evening. You can still have the dharshan of the Goddess Durga Parameshwari in the afternoon. We had visited this temple during my mangalore spiritual trip.TheContinue reading “Sri Durga Parameshwari Kateel”

Thiruparankundram

Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple or Subramanya Swamy Temple is one of the Six Abodes of Murugan, located at Thiruparankundram, Madurai , Tamil Nadu in India . The main deity being Lord Murugar with both his wives Valli and Deivayanai .The temple is built in rock-cut architecture and believed to have been built by the Pandyas duringContinue reading “Thiruparankundram”

Kollur Mookambigai

After having dharshan at Hosanadu Annapurneswari went to Kollur Mookambika Temple – source of all powers . Shri Mookambika is one of the most legendary shrines for Hindus in India. It is the only temple that is dedicated to Goddess Parvathi in the form of Mookambiga (as she slayed down demon Mookasura) and is believedContinue reading “Kollur Mookambigai”