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…
Sri Shakthivel Murugaperuman Temple, located in Mayiladumalai near Katpadi in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan. The temple is situated on Mayiladumalai (Peacock Hill), a name that underscores Lord Murugan’s association with the peacock, which serves as his divine vehicle (vahana). Lord Murugan stands at an impressive 9.9 feet,…
Madral Hanuman Mandir, located near Kankinara railway station in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, is famous for its unique and gigantic reclining idol of Lord Hanuman. This rare depiction of Lord Hanuman, also known as Veer Bajrang Bali, shows him in a resting posture and is positioned about 10 feet below ground level. The temple…
Today is Vaikunta Ekadashi Sri Velugonda Venkateswara Swamy Temple, also known as the Sri Tiruvengalanadha Swamy Temple, is a historic Hindu temple nestled in the serene village of Velugonda in Konakanamitla Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, this temple is a spiritual hub for devotees and a…
Sri Sadasiva Brahmendra Swami Temple-Samadhi is at Nerur near Karur in Tamilnadu.Sadashiva Brahmendra Swamiji is one of the most revered saints in Southern India, known for his extraordinary spiritual life and timeless devotional compositions. His journey from a young scholar to a realized Avadhuta continues to inspire spiritual seekers. He is celebrated for his kirthanas,…
Kalyanraiji Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Todaraisingh Town in the Tonk District of Rajasthan. The central Archaeological Survey of India protects this temple as a monument of national importance. This east-facing temple stands on a high platform and includes a sanctum, an antral (vestibule), and a pillared sabha mandapa…
Bhalchandra Ganapati is located at Limba Ganesh village in the Beed district of Maharashtra. According to ancient scriptures, Chandra, the moon god, established this temple, which is mentioned in the Puranas. Bhalchandra is a unique form of Lord Ganesha, adorned with the moon (Chandra) on his forehead (Bhal). The name “Bhalchandra” itself translates to “the…
