From Kadri Manjunath temple we went to this temple by evening 7.30 pm. Our tour organizer insisted that visiting this temple in illumination is a visual treat , really we were amazed seeing the temple glittering in the light effects . This temple is situated in Kudroli area (about 5 km from the City Bus Stand)Continue reading “Kudroli Gokarna”
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Brahmaputra Pushkar
After a day in Shillong we reached Guwahati saw Purva Thirupathi Balaji temple and Bhimashankar jyothirlingam and stayed at Hotel Prag Continental. The next day early morning we took auto and went to near by Jaganath temple and took a holy dip in the Brahmaputra flowing at the backside of this temple there are stepsContinue reading “Brahmaputra Pushkar”
Kanagadurga Temple Vijaywada
This temple is admist of the busy Vijaywada town on the banks of river Krishna . The temple of Kanaka Durga the Goddess of power, riches and benevolence and the presiding deity of Vijayawada, is swarmed by lakhs of pilgrims for worship during the “Navarathri” festival which is celebrated with Religious fervour, pomp and festivity.Continue reading “Kanagadurga Temple Vijaywada”
Chotila Chamunda Mandir
On the final day of our nava Dwaraka trip being a Friday we had an opportunity to visit chamunda devi temple and kali temple in Chotila in Surendranagar district in Gujarat . We were on the way to Ahmedabad airport . The time was about 10.00 am . All were happy being a Friday visitingContinue reading “Chotila Chamunda Mandir”
Thiruneli
This temple in Wayanad with Lord Vishnu as the main deity is said to be Lord Rama gave 4th year pithru tharpanam to His father Dasaratha during their exile . The temple has a step of 100 so one has to climb those steps for the dharshan of the Lord. This is a famous templeContinue reading “Thiruneli”
Gomathi ghat
Gomati Ghat is located at the mouth of River Gomati and falls within the city of Dwarka and within the district of Dwarka in the western Indian state of Gujarat. One has go down a flight of 56 steps from Dwarkadheesh temple’s Swarga Dwar in order to reach the Gomati Ghat which is located 20mins away fromContinue reading “Gomathi ghat”
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”
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”
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”
Sri Boo varahaswamy Srimushnam
Located 35kms West of Chidambaram in the Kattu Mannar Koil Taluk is the historical Bhoo Varaha Swamy temple in Sri Mushnum. Unlike typical moolavar deities in Vishnu temples, the Lord here is in the form of a small vigraham signifying the Varaha Avataaram. A visit even once to this temple and sincere prayers to LordContinue reading “Sri Boo varahaswamy Srimushnam”
Brihadeeswarar temple Thanjavur
This temple in Thanjavur was built by Rajaraja Cholan . It’s called as Thanjai Periya koil (big temple) . This temple is situated in Thanjavur 350kms south west of Chennai. It’s also called as Brihadeeswarar koil or Rajarajeswaram . This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva .The lingam installed here is 12 feet height .Continue reading “Brihadeeswarar temple Thanjavur”
A trip to Karaikudi temples
KARAIKUDI Karaikudi is situated in Sivagangai district can be reached from Trichy by travelling 70 kms and from Madurai 80 kms . Karaikudi has a railway station within . Nagarathar (Chettiar) communities and their houses are very famous in this region as they have done trade and business worldwide . PILLAYARPATTI This temple is ofContinue reading “A trip to Karaikudi temples”
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