Yammarkulangara Sree Maha Ganapathi Temple is a unique and ancient Hindu temple located in the serene village of Peringara, near Thiruvalla in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. It is renowned for being the only temple in Kerala dedicated exclusively to Lord Ganapathy (Ganesha), without any other deities. This singular devotion to Lord Ganapathy makes it a distinctive…
Arakkuparamba Ardhanariswara Temple, also known as the Jalavasam Temple, is located in Velingode (Velingodu) village, near Perinthalmanna in Malappuram District, Kerala.The main deity of this temple is Lord Ardhanarishvara, a rare and sacred form of Lord Shiva united with Goddess Parvati in one body — the right half male (Shiva) and the left half female…
Kathirvel Swamy Murugan Temple is situated in Kathirkamam, a well-known locality in Puducherry.The main deity of the temple is Lord Murugan, worshipped here as Kathirvel Swamy or Subramaniar. The name “Kathirvel” comes from the radiant spear (Vel) of Lord Murugan, which symbolizes wisdom and divine power. Devotees believe that worshipping him removes obstacles and grants…
Dharavathi Anjaneya Temple is located near Tarihal in the Hubli–Dharwad region of Karnataka.The main deity of the temple is Lord Hanuman, also known as Anjaneya. The idol is believed to be swayambhu, meaning self-manifested, and not carved by human hands. Because of this, devotees consider the deity very powerful and living. The temple is popularly…
Today is Vijaya Dashami Vijayadashami, also known as Dasara, is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. It is observed on the 10th day of Navaratri in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin. Vijayadashami is celebrated as the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana and also the triumph…
Today is Mahanavami ll Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah ll ll Siddha Gandharva Yakshadyairasurairamarairapi। Sevyamana Sada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini ll The ninth day of Shardiya Navratri is dedicated to the worship of the ninth form of Goddess Durga, that is Goddess Siddhidatri. It is believed that Goddess Siddhidatri grants all sorts of siddhis to her devotees….
Killa Durga Devi Temple is located near Maratha Colony, Koppadakeri, in the older fort area of Dharwad city in Karnataka. The word “Killa” means fort, and the temple sits close to the old fort walls in the heart of the town. The Killa Durga Devi Temple in Dharwad is believed to be several centuries old,…
॥ Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah ॥ ॥ Ekaveni Japakarnapura Nagna Kharasthita। Lamboshthi Karnikakarni Tailabhyakta Sharirini॥ Vamapadollasalloha Latakantakabhushana। Vardhana Murdhadhwaja Krishna Kalaratrirbhayankari ॥ The seventh day of Shardiya Navratri is dedicated to the worship of the seventh form of Goddess Durga, Goddess Kalratri. According to belief, the body of Goddess Kalratri is depicted as pitch-black, like…
॥ Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah ॥ ॥ Chandrahasojjvalakara Shardulavaravahana। Katyayani Shubham Dadyad Devi Danavaghatini ॥ The sixth day of Shardiya Navratri is dedicated to the worship of the sixth form of Goddess Durga, Goddess Katyayani. It is believed that by worshipping this form of the Goddess, devotees are freed from grief and fear. She radiates…
