Temples

Kerala is known for its unique temples and temple architecture. There are several ancient temples that are even mentioned in Hindu scriptures. One such unique temple is Vellayani Devi Temple on the eastern banks of Vellayani Lake in Thiruvananthapuram. Goddess Kali, ...

Vaishno Devi Temple or Vaishno Devi Mandir located in Katra in Jammu & Kashmir, is one of the temples that celebrate Navratri in all its grandeur. Here Navratri is celebrated twice, Chaitra Navratra before the start of summer and Shardiya Navratra ...

Navratri Festival's moto is 'celebrating the good over evil'! Myth has it that Goddess Kali (Durga) killed the demon Mahishasura after fighting for 9-long days. It is these nine days which is observed as Navratri or Dasara in India. Interestingly, Navratri ...

Hinduism is one of the prominent religions in India. There are Hindu temples built in almost every village and town, where several dieties are worshipped in various forms or avatars. There are some common facts that distinguish Hindu temples from other ...

Navratri is one of the major Hindu festivals in India. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Navaratri is a Sanskrit word translated to '9 nights'. These 9 days and nights, 9 forms of the goddess are worshipped. The celebrations take ...

Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, is one of the prominent gods in Hinduism. His greatness, affection, intelligence and naughtiness is described in several Hindu mythologies. Here is a holy place which is known for the power of Ganesha and his endeavors. ...

The Mundeshwari Temple, or Mundesvari Temple, is the oldest functioning temple in the world. This temple is located at Kaura of Kaimur district in Bihar. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Shakti. The temple was built in 3-4 BC ...

Looks like the artists got so excited that they created a utopian world out of Hoysaleshwara Temple in Halebidu! Each corner and piece of the wall is drowned in art and history. What began as a competition to Chennakeshava Temple at ...

As per the legends of this temple, Lord Shiva will settle here after the severe floods. It is a strong belief that he will shift from his favourite place, Kashi to this unique place. Wondering about the place? It is none ...

Panchavati , or modern day Nashik, is a city which is so deeply rooted in legends. It is very crucial among the places visited by Lord Rama as it is where the crucial phase of his exile occurs. The entire Aranya ...

The Tirupati Balaji Temple located at Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh, is one of the most popular temples in India. Both tourists and devotees visit the temple in equal number, making it a travel attraction among those who would love to ...

Dharmasthala holds a great importance among several religious places in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. 800-years old history of this temple town is interesting to hear. A unique culture exists in this town which stands as a grand example of multi-culturalism in India. ...