Religious Travel

A journey to this village at Karnataka-Kerala border will introduce us to some amazing legends. We are talking about the Madhur Temple near Kasaragod! This enchanting temple on the banks of Madhuvahini river is considered to be a powerful place. Madhur ...

Hampi is a world in itself; every piece of structure holds mythology which is entwined with history. You can go on exploring and it never ends! Each stone, each pillar and each structure has something to convey in Hampi. We can ...

When India has plenty of temples that worship Gods, Goddesses, animals and even the evil spirits, many of these temples offer tasty prasads to the devotees. There are some temples that are famous for their unique prasads. Let us have a ...

Karthikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi, is one of the most important gods worshipped in Tamil Nadu. He is worshipped all over India and known by different names such as Murugan, Subrahmanya, Skanda, Kumaran, etc. The Palani Murugan Temple ...

Sabarimala is one of the well known pilgrimage centres of India. Devotees from various parts of the world visit the Ayyappa Temple here to seek blessings. The temple is open for worship only during the Malayalam month of Vrishchika (Nov-Dec), Makar ...

Faith is a very curious thing and we can't analyse it fully. The story of Chilkur Balaji Temple in Hyderabad is a fusion of faith and power! No one has understood how but it does help people who are in dire ...

Nandi (Bull) is an important icon in Hindu religion. You will find Nandi statue in every Shiva Temple as he is the vehicle or mount of Lord Shiva. Hence, he is one of the important mythological figures in Hinduism. India is ...

The legend behind Mayuranathaswami Temple in Mayiladuthurai is as interesting as the place is. The grandeur of the Chola architecture makes it one of the most beautiful shrines in Tamil Nadu. The Legend of Mayuranathaswami Temple According to the legend, once ...

High-altitude lakes are always hard to reach but they are worth all the trouble! Such is the mesmerising beauty of Himalayan Lakes. Here is one such lake named Satopanth Tal which is full of mystery and legends. Satopanth Tal (Lake) is ...

Tantra is an ancient Hindu tradition which is mainly related to Goddesses. This ancient practice still exists and is also followed in various temples. Especially, the 'Shakta' or Shakti Peethas are mainly associated with this tradition. Tantric Practices can be seen ...

Chennai is known for its Marina beach, delicious street food and more. The city has its share of pilgrimage centre and tourist spots that attract travellers and tourists alike. A unique attraction of this city is its Thousand Lights Mosque. The ...

Most temples are associated with a legend or two! Don't know how but these legends are interwoven with many other legends relating to a nearby place or even some far away place. That gives a place more credibility and makes more ...