Spread the loveThe Jal Mandir, meaning “water temple” in Hindi, is a Jain temple situated in Pawapuri (also known as Apapapuri which means “town without sins”), in the Indian state of Bihar. It is a major pilgrimage destination for Jains and the temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara (religious preacher of Jainism),…
Spread the loveThe 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…
Spread the loveThe 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…
Spread the loveThe 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…
Spread the loveBada 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…
Spread the loveThe 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:…
Spread the lovePeddamma 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):…
Spread the loveThe 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…
Spread the loveThe 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….
