Temples

Madurai, located on the banks of river Vaigai is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu, and also an important centre for culture, heritage and arts. Among the oldest cities in the world that have been continuously inhabited, Madurai has see ...

The tiny town of Kumbakonam located in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu is extremely popular as a temple destination. There are many magnificent temples that boast of outstanding architecture and sculptural work. Nestled in-between the two rivers; Kaveri and ...

Gujarat also known as the Jewel of the West, is an interesting state to visit in India. With over 35 popular destinations in the city ranging from bustling cities to historic sites, Gujarat offers captivating images of India. Here are some ...

There are few places in the world that have the intriguing quality of Kangra. Situated in the midst of the Dhauladhar ranges of lower Himalayas, this valley is full of contrasts. Early references to Kangra date back to over 3500 years ...

Tawang, the world of mystics, is a top tourist place in the western district of Arunachal Pradesh. Tawang is believed to have derived its name from Tawang Monastery perched on the edge of the ridge running along the western part of ...

The Konark Sun Temple is one of the prime attractions of Konark in Odisha. The architectural beauty of the temple is well heard and it is one of the World Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO. A travel guide to the Konark ...

Around 8th century, Jainism became popular in Karnataka when Jain Basadis (i.e., monasteries or temples) were built in many parts of the state. The patrons of Jainism in Karnataka were mainly the Kadambas, the Gangas followed by the Chalukyas and then ...

Kanchipuram is a city that boasts a thousand temples among which a few are thousand years old. With numbers like that and cultural history overflowing, Kanchipuram is a must-visit not only to the religious but also to the historians, foodies and ...

Chennai is popular for its tourist attractions, temples and beaches. Pilgrimage tourism has attracted travellers from different parts of India to Chennai which is the cultural capital of South India. Here are a few temples that you should visit if you are on a trip to Chennai. {photo-feature}...

A pilgrim town both for the Shivites and Vaishnavities, Rameswaram is part of the legendary Pamban island. Lying at the tip of the Indian peninsula, Rameswaram is connected to India through the Pamban bridge and is the closest point to Sri ...

41 days of rigorous rituals and fasting; 60 days of complete devotion to the Lord; trekking through hilly regions and camping in forest areas; 100 million people take part in this pilgrimage only to surrender themselves before the supreme being and ...

You would've heard of temples with deities like animals and human beings are worshipped. Here's an interesting temple where a Royal Enfield bullet is worshipped! This temple is located in Rajasthan. The temple is known as Om Banna or the ...