Spread the loveThe Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan is considered the most prestigious among the seven temples of the Thakur of Vrindavan. While the atmosphere in many temples in the Himalayas is marked by silence and meditation, the atmosphere in the Banke Bihari Temple is vibrant with color, noise, and intense emotions. The temple is…
Spread the loveThe Bande Mahakali Temple Bangalore is one of the most important Shakti Peeths in Bangalore. This is unlike the majestic buildings you may encounter in more modern areas of Bengaluru. Rather, this temple takes you back over 1,200 years in history! “Bande” is a Kannada word meaning “rock”. This refers to an important…
Spread the loveKartik Swami Temple Uttarakhand is not just a tourist spot; it is a spiritual tour which stands majestically at an unbelievable altitude of 3,050 meters (10,007 feet) above sea level in the district of Rudraprayag. Being your guide, I can assure you that standing on the top of the mountain called Kronch Parvat…
Spread the loveThe Vembinkulangara temple, a hidden gem nestled in the serene village of Nattassery, Kottayam. It is more than just a structure of stone and wood; it is the heartbeat of a community. Located just about 4 kilometers away from the bustling Kottayam town, this sacred space dedicated to Lord Mahavishnu offers a sense…
Spread the loveShree Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple is commonly known as the ‘Gayab Mandir’ (Lost Temple), also known as the Submerging Temple of Gujarat. Can one imagine the amazement of seeing an ancient temple disappear beneath the churning waves? This is what brings all the pilgrims, as well as interested travelers, to the site every day….
Spread the loveSri Karmanghat Hanuman Temple is one of the most sacred and ancient temples in the heart of Telangana, officially known as Sri Karmanghat Anjaneya Swamy Temple, stands much more as a beacon of faith, history, and protection from God. Nestled in Karmanghat-a suburb of Hyderabad, on the way to Sagar Road-near Saroor Nagar,…
Spread the loveThe Mahaganapathi Temple Malleswaram, is a holy shrine that belongs to Lord Ganesha, the Vighnaharta or remover of obstacles, and the God of New Beginnings. You’ll find this historic temple in the heart of Malleswaram, one of the oldest, most culturally rich areas of Bengaluru (Bangalore) in Karnataka, India. Precisely, it is located…
Spread the loveChinnamasta Devi Temple is a holy Hindu pilgrimage place lying in the lush, hilly landscape of Rajrappa, which is in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand, India. This temple, often referred to by devotees as Chinnamastika Mandir, is situated at a very important natural location: the confluence of the Damodar and Bhera (also known…
Spread the loveDokiparru Venkateswara Swamy Temple also represents the official name of Sri Bhoosameta Venkateswara Swamy Vari Devalayam and is situated at Dokiparru village, Gudlavalleru Mandal, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. This sacred spot has quickly become a significant spiritual center, often referred to by devotees as a mini-Tirupati, which is saying something, isn’t it? The…
