The Alangudi Guru Temple, also known as the Apatsahayesvarar Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva located in the village of Alangudi in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is considered to be one of the nine Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu, each of which is associated with one…
The Mahalakshmi Temple Kolhapur also known as Mahalaxmi Temple or Ambabai Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Mahalakshmi, the consort of Vishnu. It is one of the 108 Shakti Peethas, temples dedicated to the various aspects of the Hindu Goddess Sati. The temple is located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple…
The Thirukollikadu Saneeswaran Temple, also known as the Sri Agnieeswarar Temple or Pongu Saneeswaran Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Tirukkollikadu village in the Thiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. Thirukollikadu Saneeswaran Temple History: Legends say that the fire god Agni (Agni Bhagavan) lost some of his power due to…
Bada Ganesh Ka Mandir, also known as Shree Bada Ganesh Mandir, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located near the entrance of the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, or most sacred abodes of Shiva. History of Bada Ganesh ka Mandir: While the exact history…
The Udupi Sri Krishna Temple, also known as Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, is a highly revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Located in the coastal town of Udupi in Karnataka, India, the temple is famous for its unique traditions, rich history, and spiritual significance. Udupi Sri Krishna Temple History: Founder and Philosophy: Story of…
Peddamma Thalli Temple, also referred to as Peddamma Gudi, is a Hindu temple devoted to Peddamma, a village deity believed to be the “Mother of Mothers”. The temple is particularly popular during the Bonalu festival. Bonalu is a vibrant Telangana celebration that honors the presiding female deities. Peddamma Temple History: Early Days (1900s): The temple’s…
The Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple is a renowned Hindu temple located in Goravanahalli village, Karnataka, India. It is dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, who is considered as the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Hinduism. The temple is particularly famous for its idol of Goddess Mahalakshmi, which is believed to be self-manifested (Swayambhu). Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple History:…
The Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. It is one of the oldest temples in the city and the most prominent landmark. The temple is considered to be one of the finest examples of Kalinga architecture, a style of temple architecture that originated in Odisha. Lingaraj Temple…
The Garjiya Temple | Girija Devi Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Garjiya village near Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, India, on the outskirts of the Corbett National Park. It is a sacred Shakti shrine where Garjiya Devi, another name for Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, is the presiding deity. Girija Devi Temple History: Discovery…
