Religious Travel

Kottiyoor Mahadeva Temple in Kerala is one of the oldest temples of the state. This temple is also known as Vadakkeshwaram Temple. Locals also call it Ikkare Kottiyoor Temple as the temple is located on the western river bank of Bavali ...

It is interesting to know about the tales behind the names given to the temples. Likewise, Airavateswara Temple in Darasuram is named after the elephant Airavatha. Though it is small when compared to the other shrines under the Great Living Chola ...

Bengaluru is popular as an 'IT Hub' yet it is more than that. There is a lot to explore in every nook and corner of this metropolitan city. Among various attractions, religious places have a major role to play in the ...

Hampi sings the bygone era of the rule of the Vijayanagara empire with the ruins. This is a must visit place to every traveller for an amazing experience. As you explore Hampi, you would unearth a lot of things that has ...

When human beings seek different ways to destroy their enemies, there are some strong theists who depend on God to take care of their enemies. There are several temples in India that are known to cause harm to the enemies of ...

Hindus have great regard for Lord Hanuman; he is fearless and strong. In a way, he is a kind of Indian Super Man! Wondering what is the title all about? Yes, we are talking about the temples where Hanuman is tied. ...

We all know that it is Lord Narasimha who killed the demon king Hiranyakashyap to bless his devotee Prahlad. Various forms of Vishnu has been incarnated and one among them is the Lord Narasimha. There are some amazing temples dedicated to ...

Some peculiar sight awaits you at this temple. One glance at it and you will wonder whether it is a temple or a bell shop! Yes, this feature makes it a special one for sure. It is a common site to ...

This unique temple located in Angadippuram in the Malappuram district in Kerala, India, is famous for its Mangalya Pooja, an offering done to get rid of all the problems related to marriage. The prime deity of the temple is Thirumandhamkunnilamma who ...

Chandravalli is a pre-historic site near Chitradurga in Karnataka. The temple here is semi-lunar in shape, and is around 3km from Chitradurga. This area is a valley that is formed by three hills namely Chitradurga, Cholagudda and Kirabanakallu. Excavations reveal that ...

Serpents have a lot of prominence in the Indian mythology and culture. Devotees have great reverence for snake gods in India. In fact, it is seen as a sin to kill snakes. There is also a tradition of performing death ceremonies for snakes ...

The legends of temples are endless in India. Each temple has a story from the mythology related to it. Similarly, there are several temples with unique powers. Kodumon Chilanthi Ambalam is one such temple in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. This temple ...