MS Shanker It’s not every day that you see Asaduddin Owaisi and Arnab Goswami on the same page. But when it comes to the sentiment that India must not play cricket with Pakistan—leave alone in a marquee tournament like the Asia Cup—the nation is speaking with one voice, from expected and unexpected quarters alike. Owaisi,…
Sri Yeluhede Nagappa Temple is located in Bukkasagara village, situated in Hospet Taluk of Vijayanagara District, Karnataka. The presiding deity is Sri Yeluhede Nagappa, a unique form of Naga Devata (Serpent God) associated with Lord Shiva. The term “Yeluhede” means “seven-headed,” indicating that the deity is worshipped in the form of a seven-headed serpent, which…
Shri Nageshwara Swamy Devasthana is located in the serene village of Navile, in Hassan district, Karnataka. The main deity of this temple is Lord Nageshwara Swamy, a powerful form of Lord Shiva, associated with serpents or “Nagas.” The temple is believed to be several centuries old. Lord Nageshwara Swamy deity is in the form of…
Marungoor (also spelled Marungur) is a scenic village situated approximately 10 km from Suchindram in the Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. It lies close to the holy hill Maruthuvazh Malai, believed to be a part of Sanjeevani Hill from the Ramayana. The temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanya (Murugan), who appears here as a young warrior…
Manokamna Siddh Hanuman Mandir is located in Moti Bazaar, in the old city area of Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir.This temple is believed to be over 250 years old. It has stood as a place of worship and devotion for many generations of devotees. Even after centuries, the temple still holds great importance among the people…
Sree Vettikkavu Bhagavathi Temple is located in Irumpanam, a peaceful town near Thripunithura, in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The presiding deity is Goddess Bhadrakali, worshipped here in her fierce and powerful form as Mahishasuramardini—the slayer of the demon Mahishasura. The idol depicts the goddess in a majestic posture, standing above the demon, with a spear (Vel)…
The Vijayakali Pavada Basappa Temple is situated in Hulkere Koppalu, a small hamlet near Kurubara Bettahalli, close to the town of Pandavapura in Mandya district, Karnataka. The main deity of the temple is Lord Basappa, a form of Lord Shiva venerated with deep devotion by locals. He is accompanied by the fierce and powerful goddess…
Shri Kala Bhairav Temple is located in Gokul Nagar, Brahmin/Prabhu Ali area of Bhiwandi, a city in Thane district, Maharashtra. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Kala Bhairav, a fierce and powerful form of Lord Shiva. Kala Bhairav is considered the guardian of time, dharma (cosmic order), and protector of devotees. Kala Bhairav…
Ambaji Mandir is situated in the holy town of Khedbrahma, in the Sabarkantha district of Northern Gujarat. It lies near the confluence of the Hathmati and Saraswati rivers. Khedbrahma is a significant pilgrimage destination known for its association with Lord Brahma, Sage Bhrigu, and Goddess Ambika. The presiding deity of the temple is Ambika Mata,…
Thirucherai Sri Saraparameswarar Temple is located in Thirucherai village, near Kudavasal in Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It lies around 15 km from Kumbakonam and is easily accessible by road. The temple is situated near the River Kudamurutti, a tributary of the Cauvery, in a serene and spiritually rich environment. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva,…
