Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple is located in Thiruparankundram, about 8 kilometers southwest of Madurai city in Tamil Nadu. The temple stands at the foot of a majestic rocky hill known as Thiruparankundram Hill, which is part of the Western Ghats range. It is one of the Aarupadai Veedugal (Six Sacred Abodes) of Lord Murugan and is…
Velayuthaswamy Kanakagiri Temple, also known as the Kanagagiri Murugan Temple, is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan, situated in the serene hills of Kanagagiri, near Kakapalayam in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Murugan, also known as Velayuthaswamy, depicted with his divine spear (Vel) and…
Thazhakara Sree Subramanya Swami Temple is located in the peaceful village of Thazhakara, near Mavelikara in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. Surrounded by greenery and calm surroundings, this ancient shrine is one of the most revered Murugan temples in Kerala. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Subramanya Swami (Murugan), worshipped in the rare…
Shirali Hale Kote Hanuman Temple is located in Shirali Village, Mavalli Hobli, Bhatkal Taluk, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka. The temple is situated near the Sharada Hole (stream) and the remnants of an ancient fort, giving it both historical and spiritual significance. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, who is the Kuladevata (family deity) of…
Shree Jagannathji Mandir is located in the Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad, on the eastern banks of the Sabarmati River. About 460 years ago, this area was a dense forest, and the city limit ended at Jamalpur Darwaja in the north. This serene riverside location was chosen by wandering sadhus for meditation and spiritual practice, away…
The debate over the corrupt Hyderabad Cricket Association is turning into an engaging spectacle as our e-paper has opened the floor to diverse views from all stakeholders willing to join the fight to clean up the rot in the cricket governing body. A parent, who, like the affiliated club secretary, wished to remain anonymous, has…
The Yama Temple is situated atop Pretshila Hill, approximately 8 km northwest of Gaya, Bihar. Gaya is a prominent pilgrimage destination, renowned for its association with Hindu rituals, particularly the Pind Daan ceremony. Near the temple is a pond known as Ramkund, where Lord Rama is reputed to have had a bath in the past….
Ulagalantha Perumal Temple (Vamana–Bali Mandir) is situated in Big Kanchipuram, near the Kamakshi Amman Temple, in Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Ulagalantha Perumal (Lord Vamana in Trivikrama form), symbolically placing his foot on King Mahabali’s head. The deity’s posture represents the cosmic act where Vamana measured the universe in three steps. The…
Hedavde Mahalakshmi Temple is located in Hedavde village, near Khaniwade on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad National Highway (NH 48), around 12 km from Virar in Palghar district, Maharashtra.The temple lies on the serene northern bank of the Tansa River, surrounded by lush greenery and hills. The exact age of the temple is not known, but it is…
Kamakhya Temple is situated atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam. This sacred site is closely linked to Narakasura, the demon king of ancient Pragjyotishpur (now Guwahati), who ruled the region along with his son Bhagadatta. Narakasura is said to have been the progenitor of the dynasties that ruled Kamarupa. The temple is also one of…
