Temples

Palakkad is one of the places known for its culture and scenic beauty. The place also has some beautiful temples that take you back to the tradition of the region. Pariyanampetta Sri Bhagavathy Temple is one such place that is worth ...

Delhi is one of the most happening places in India. With tourist places like India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi attracts tourists, historians and scholars to the place to encounter and experience the rich aura of the city. Among the plenty ...

Kasaragod is a tourist destination in Kerala that is known for its cultural diversity and historical relevance. The place is marked with ancient monuments and temples, making it one of the sought-after destinations of the state. Kasaragod is all about its ...

According to mythology (Shiva Mahapurana), Lord Shiva established lingams (universal symbol of Shiva), which were shining with light (pillars of light), in 12 different places as a challenge against Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. There are 12 such places in India ...

When it comes to conservation, not just the heritage structures but the whole locality has to be restored. The importance has to be given to the whole region which has existed along with heritages. There are many historical places in India ...

The rule of the Hoysala Empire had a great impact on Karnataka. Its rule from the 10th to the 14th centuries was marked by several architectural legacies that amaze us even to this day. Initially, Belur served as the capital of ...

The Ponmalai Nathar Temple, or the Kanagagreeswarar Temple, is located at the foothills of Ponmalai or Kanagachalam in the town of Devikapuram in Tamil Nadu. Erected at a height of 500 metres above sea level, this 1000-year-old temple dedicated to Lord ...

The hill city of Palitana is one of the top Jain religious places in India. It is of importance for Jains as Kashi is for Hindus. The Palitana Temples were constructed over several centuries and have many legends associated with it. ...

Jyotirlinga temples are some of the most prominent temples for the Hindus. According to the Shiva Purana, there are 12 Jyotirlingas, and Lord Shiva is worshipped in different forms in each of these temples in India. Jyotirlinga means 'the radiant Shiva ...

Have you ever thought how some ancient architectures are so perfect and symmetrical? Today, even with such advanced technologies, it takes years to construct buildings, just imagine how they would have managed in those times? Thanks to their passion,we have so ...

King Sri Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire is quite a famous historic figure. His time of rule is regarded as the 'golden time' of the Vijayanagara Empire. The architectural legacies in Hampi, Lepakshi, etc., depict the grandeur of the rule of ...

It is strange how legends are connected with the building of temples; whether these stories are true or not, they add to the popularity of the place. Here is one such temple which has an interesting legend and a long history ...