Temples

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 ...

Tamil Nadu is a state that is known for its tradition, rich culture and heritage. Innumerous temples stand tall flaunting their stunning architecture and legends that make them interesting. In Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, at Anaimalai Hills, there is a ...

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba has a lot of devotees and a lot of them desire to visit his abode, Shirdi atleast once in their lifetime. Sometimes, you would travel to Pune but would not get enough time to plan your visit ...

The Golden Temple in Amritsar is one of the famous temples in India that sees a rush of devotees, travellers and tourists from across the globe. Being a major Sikh pilgrimage site, this site has made the city of Amritsar even ...

India is a nation that allows each individual to choose his/her religion or faith. On one hand we have many temples, churches, mosques, gurudwaras and other religious sites where they practise their respective religions, and on the other hand we have ...

Hayagreeva Swamy is believed to be another form of Lord Vishnu. Some even say that Hayagreeva Swamy is one among the ten forms (Dashavatharas) of Narayana (Vishnu). One speciality of Hayagreeva Swamy is that of his looks! He has a horse ...

Indians are known for their traditional values, culture, heritage and religions. Within their varied religions, they communicate with the Almighty in their ways, and perform the rituals that keep them close to God. Washing off one's sins is considered as important ...

Khajuraho Group of Monuments is famous for their exquisite sculptures and intricate carvings that depict various aspects of life. Out of these stunning temples, Kandariya Mahadev Temple is one of the most popular one. Let's take a temple tour of this ...

Who says feminism didn't exist before the modern civilisation began? When we look at our mythologies, it is evident that courage, intelligence, strength, determination, etc. of women are highlighted. Similarly, when we look at Hindu myths, goddesses are given a high ...