Temples

The Eastern Indian state of West Bengal has undergone a lot of religious influences through the course of history. Here are some unique temples in West Bengal which are not just unusual but also picturesque. Each of these architectures have an ...

We always see a temple or any religious place in terms of spirituality and religiosity. It is not just that, if seen in a traveller's perspective you can find interesting aspects about the place. Here are some beach facing temples that ...

Gods Own Country is a diverse beauty, it is a well known tourist destination in India. Among them, these temples are one of the important places in Kerala. Travellers have to visit all of these magnificent temples along with the other ...

A tour around some popular and exotic temples in Tamil Nadu is an interesting one. The moment we think about the state, temples are one of the first things which appear. Tamil Nadu has had a rich past and culture; these ...

Ravana is the prime villain in the epic Ramayana and he is actually worshipped at these temples in India. It is even said that Lord Brahma is the great grandfather of Ravana.  Interestingly, Ravana's effigies are not burnt during Dusshera Festival in these places. ...

Lord Narasimha is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu; he has a lion head and a human body. In the Indian mythology, Lord Narasimha comes out of a pillar and rescues Prahallad, from his father Hiranyakashipu (demon). There are various temples dedicated ...

Akshardham Temple is an exotic architecture built in Delhi. It is a spiritual and cultural centre which follows Swaminarayan faith of Hinduism. Hence, the temple is also called as Swaminarayan Akshardham Mandir. It is a modern Hindu sect which follows the ...

Goddess Lakshmi is one of the prime goddesses for Hindus; there are many temples dedicated to various forms of goddess Lakshmi in India. She is worshipped in different forms and incarnations all over the country. Mainly, Lakshmi is known as the ...

Devi Shakti or Shakti is related to goddess Parvati and there are various Shakti Peethas (shrines) in India. The legend of Sati's self-immolation is an important part in the formation of devi temples in India. After self-immolation, each part of Sati's ...

Delhi is known for its historical sites and buildings. Many architectural wonders are situated in the city. Among them, this white beauty called Lotus Temple is a major attraction. Lotus Temple in Delhi was built by an Iranian architect, Fariborz Sahba ...

India is a religious country, we are known for our Gods and temples. There are magnificent temples in India with all the myths and stories relating to it. For some Indians, even celebrities are gods; they won't step back from creating ...

Elephant-face god Ganesha is the most loved in India. Hindus worship Ganesha before starting any new activity like a new business venture, new film or even before using new vehicles. Lord Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles and the ...