Shri Ghati Chandikamba Devasthana perches atop Balebare Ghat, also called Hulikal Ghat, at an elevation of around 600 m, this site is in Hosanagara taluk, Shimoga district, Karnataka, surrounded by dense forests and frequently drenched during monsoons. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Chandikamba (also known as Chandikeshwari), a fierce form of Durga/Chandi revered for protecting…
Sri Adi Vat Madhav Temple is at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This Sangam is the holy confluence of three rivers – Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati. The temple lies near the Akshayavat (Immortal Banyan Tree), inside the historic Allahabad Fort. The temple’s main deity is Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped…
Sri Viswaroopa Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located in Kattavakkam, a serene village about 10 km from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. The main deity here is Lord Narasimha, the fierce Man-Lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In this temple, He is known as Viswaroopa Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. The presiding deity is Sri Vishwaroopa Lakshmi Narasimha, an awe-inspiring…
Sri Pethatchi Vinayakar Temple is located in the heart of Theni town, Tamil Nadu. The main deity of this temple is Lord Ganesha, worshipped here as Sri Pethachchey Vinayakar. He is considered the remover of obstacles and the giver of wisdom, success, and prosperity. Devotees believe that praying at this temple brings peace of mind,…
Patharwadi Chaturmukh Shiva Temple is located on a hill near Patharwadi village, about 25 km from Pune, Maharashtra. The temple is situated on Brahmagiri Hill, where the sacred Karha River originates. The temple’s main deity is Lord Shiva, represented in the rare and divine form of a Chaturmukh (four-faced) Shiva Lingam. Each face symbolizes different…
Arulmigu Baladandayuthapani Swamy Temple is located in Kuniyamuthur, a well-known suburb in Coimbatore city, Tamil Nadu. It is situated on a small hillock popularly called Kumaramalai. The main deity of this temple is Lord Murugan, worshipped here as Baladandayuthapani, which means “Young Lord Murugan holding a Vel (spear)”. The word ‘Bala’ refers to the child…
Kyara Ke Balaji is situated near Pur village, about 10 km from Bhilwara city in Rajasthan. The temple is devoted to Lord Hanuman, who is locally called Balaji. Uniquely, the idol appears to be miraculously embossed on a massive 22‑foot‑high and 8‑foot‑wide rock, with the figure standing nearly 13 feet tall. Believers say Hanuman rested here, imprinting his shadow…
Chhatrari Devi Temple is located in the village of Chhatrari, around 46 km from Chamba town, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at a height of around 6,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by beautiful pine forests and mountain views. The temple lies near Bharmour, the ancient capital of the Chamba…
Kalyanaramaswamy Temple is located in the coastal village of Mimisal, in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. The temple is close to the Bay of Bengal, making it a beautiful place to visit spiritually and scenically. This temple honours Lord Rama as Kalyana Rama, celebrating his divine marriage to Goddess Sita. The main deity of…
Savitri Devi Temple is located in Gaya, Bihar. The temple stands on top of a hill, and devotees must climb around 440 steps to reach the shrine. In Hindu mythology, Savitri is considered the daughter of Lord Surya (the Sun God), also known as Savitr, and the wife of Lord Brahma, the creator of the…
