Temples

We have always seen Shiva Linga (Ling) in black or ice Ling (only in Amarnath). How about a colourful Shiva Linga? The tales of this temple are as vibrant as the Linga himself! No doubt this is one of the mysterious ...

Yes, you heard it right, this is a place where Hanuman is a villain. Any festivals related to Hanuman are not celebrated. Even the names of Anjaneya (Hanuman) are not given to children. Interestingly, no other Gods or Goddess are worshipped ...

Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple elegantly stands at a corner of a busy Budhvar Peth in Pune. The tall temple tower shines amidst the overcrowded locality in the city. The story has it that this famous temple was built by Dagdusheth Halwai ...

The birthplace of three rivers the Narmada, Son and Johila, is a charming beauty! Yes, the picturesque Amarkantak is also a holy place in Madhya Pradesh. Nature's bounty encloses this destination; it is at the confluence of Vindhya and Satpura ranges ...

"The Land of Gods", Uttarakhand is known for several religious and mythological tales. Many destinations are not only popular as tourist places but also as holy sites. Uttarakhand is the birthplace and confluence point of many rivers; each spot has some ...

All stories don't have to be real; it is enough if they are interesting! The manner in which a story relates to a place or a period gives it more fame. Interesting legend of Shila Devi Temple located in Amer Fort ...

The list of Gods and Goddesses are more in Hinduism. Among them, the Trinities Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar (Shiva) are the prime deities. Especially, Shiva and Vishnu are majorly worshipped; there are thousands of temples dedicated to them in India. ...

Kerala's Parissinkadavu is a well-known pilgrimage site. It is famous for Parissinikadavu Muthappan Temple in Kannur. Apart from Kerala, Lord Muthappa is especially worshipped in Kodagu and Mangalore in Karnataka. Parissinikadavu Muthappan TemplePhoto Courtesy: Dexsolutions Who is Muthappa? Muthappa is ...

Isn't it intriguing to see how mythologies are connected with heritage sites? Sometimes, we will even feel that legends might have been created to bring fame for such structures! However, we cannot deny that mythologies and some historical sites (especially temples) ...

Garuda, a mythical humanoid eagle, has a sacred place in Hindu religion. Among the trinities (Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara), Garuda is respected as the mount or vehicle of Lord Vishnu. However, it is very rare to find temples which are only ...

In ancient India, it was pride for the Kings to showcase their love for art and architecture. Temple architecture was one of the major ways through which they promoted their talent. True to that, we have several masterpiece designs in every ...

Humans have a gift which animals don't; they can not only discover but also improvise. That's how humans have progressed over the years. Wondering why are we talking science here? Well, it is because to know the significance of man's ability ...