The Vithoba-Rukmini Temple is situated in Pandharpur, a holy town in the Solapur district of Maharashtra. The temples are believed to be over 800 years old and is situated on the banks of the sacred Chandrabhaga River, also known as the Bhima River. Pandharpur is one of the most important pilgrimage centres for followers of…
Gundicha Temple is situated in Puri, Odisha, approximately 3 km from the renowned Jagannath Temple. It stands at the end of the Bada Danda (Grand Road), which connects the main Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple. This temple is a significant part of the Ratha Yatra (Chariot Festival). Gundicha Temple does not have a permanent deity…
Chandika Devi Temple is located in Juchandra village, near Naigaon East, in Vasai Taluka, Palghar District, Maharashtra. It is around 50 km from Mumbai and the temple is built on a hill about 400 feet high. According to local belief, the temple dates back to the Pandava era. The main deity worshipped here is Chandika…
Rahu Rupa Shayana Dattatreya Temple is located in Varadavelli, Boinpally Mandal, Karimnagar district, Telangana. Nestled on a small island or peninsula created by the backwaters of the Mid‑Manair (Mid‑Maneru) reservoir, it is surrounded by water on three sides. The presiding deity is Lord Dattatreya, depicted in a unique Rahu Rupa Sayana (sleeping serpent‑form), also known…
Kshetra Mahuli Ram Mandir is located in Mahuli, a small village about 5 km east of Satara city, in Maharashtra. It is situated on the banks of the Krishna River, directly across the confluence point from Sangam Mahuli, where the Krishna and Venna rivers meet. The main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva, worshipped…
Dashabhuja Ganapati Temple is in Rayadurgam, a historic town in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is situated on a small hillock near the famous Rayadurg Fort. The temple’s presiding deity is Lord Ganesha in a rare and majestic form known as Dashabhuja Ganapati, which means “Ten-Armed Ganapati”. Unlike the usual four-armed form of Ganesha, here…
Shiv Mandir, also known as Turturiya Dham or Turridham, is located near the Baloda Bazar district of Chhattisgarh. The temple is nestled in a serene forest area and lies on the banks of a stream locally known as Sursuri Ganga, which flows year-round and is believed to be sacred. The main deity worshipped here is…
Mayileri Murugan Temple is located near Ambasamudram, in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. It is situated on a small hillock, with about 500 steps from the base of the hill. A small shrine of Lord Ganesha is found at the foothill. The main deity of this temple is Lord Murugan, depicted in a seated posture on…
Kaisarganj Hanuman Temple (the Dihare Garha Hanuman Mandir) is located at Kurasi village in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the temple enshrines an idol of Bajrangbali, worshipped as the protector and remover of troubles. The deity draws local devotees who offer Sindoor and oil lights and recite the Hanuman Chalisa, seeking strength…
Jagannath Temple is located in Puri, a coastal city in Odisha, on the eastern coast of India. The temple is situated near the Bay of Bengal and is one of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The temple’s presiding deity is Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna. He…
