The *Umra Narayana Temple*, near Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand, is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is located on the scenic banks of the Alaknanda River and holds great historical and religious importance. The presiding deity, Umra Narayana, is the Isth Deva (tutelary deity) of nearby villages. People believe that Lord Vishnu protects…
Ezhai Pillaiyar Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha located in Vadakku Andar Street in Trichy City of Tamil Nadu. The presiding Deity is called as Ezhai Pillaiyar and the Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. On the Girivalam path, after worshipping Lord Uchi Pillaiyar, devotees come across 12 Vinayakas (Pillaiyars), including Uchi Pillaiyar….
The “Sri Amareshwar Temple” in Aurad, located in Bidar district, Karnataka, is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Amareshwara, a form of Lord Shiva. The temple is believed to have been built in the 10th century. A 12th-century inscription inside the temple mentions that 15 Ghale of land near Dodda Betta was donated for…
Singaravelar Murugan Temple, located in Alinjivakkam, near Red Hills, close to Chennai-Tamil Nadu, is a well-known Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. The temple has strong connections to the worship of Lord Murugan, the Tamil god of war, wisdom, and victory, who is deeply important in the region’s religious and cultural history. The Singaravelar Murugan…
Sri Kubera Veera Anjaneyra Temple is located at Navagraha Kottai near Walajapet in Ranipet district-Tamilnadu is an important temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, who is worshipped here in the form of Kubera Veera Anjaneyar. This form of Hanuman is associated with wealth, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles. The temple is unique in its combination…
The Tulja Bhavani Temple in Jabalpur is dedicated to Goddess Tulja Bhavani, a fierce and powerful form of Durga, also regarded as the goddess of strength, victory, and protection. The temple’s mythological roots are anchored in the belief that Goddess Bhavani, also known as Tulja Bhavani, played a significant role in protecting and empowering the…
The Dakshinamurthy Shrine at the Chottanikkara Temple is a significant part of this famous temple, located in Chottanikkara, near Kochi, in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. This shrine is dedicated to Lord Dakshinamurthy, the south-facing form of Lord Shiva, known as the ultimate Guru or teacher of wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual enlightenment. Dakshinamurthy is one…
Ashtamudi Sree Veerabhadra Swami Temple, located in Thrikkaruva, Kollam district, Kerala, is a unique and ancient temple dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva.This temple holds the distinction of being the only one in southern India with Veerabhadra as the presiding deity. This temple is in a uniquely beautiful spot where the…
Happy Makara Sankranti/Pongal/Bihu/Lohri) The *Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple*, also known as Gavipuram Cave Temple, is an ancient Hindu shrine in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Carved out of a monolithic rock, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated inside a cave, as the name “Gavi” suggests. The sanctum houses a large Shivalinga and a rare idol…
Today is Banashankari/Banada Hunnime (Pournami) The Banashankari Devi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Cholachagudda near Badami, in Bagalkot district, Karnataka. The temple is called Banashankari or Vanashankari because it is in the Tilakaaranya forest. The deity, Banashankari, is also known as Shakambhari, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. It is believed that Banashankari is…
