Sri Kalabhairava temple located in Narasimha Vana at Sringeri in Karnataka is the guardian deity of Sringeri consecrated in the eastern direction by Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya. The 33rd Acharya of the Peetham, Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji has composed a Kalabhairava-ashtakam on this deity. This is a small shrine with a garbhagriha,…
Khade Ganesh Ji is a famous temple in Kota, Rajasthan, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom and prosperity. What makes this temple unique is its rare standing idol of Lord Ganesha, which is uncommon in Hindu temples. Located by the peaceful Chambal River, this temple is important to devotees and tourists. In…
Sri Dharmalingeshwara Temple is located on top of a hill in Marappalam village near Madukkarai near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is worshipped here as Dharmalingeshwara Swamy and the deity is a Swayambu Murthi (self-manifested). Lord Vinayaka and Lord Muruga are seen on both sides of the sanctum…
Bali Maharaj Temple is situated near Panchavati near Nashik in Maharashtra and is arguably the only shrine dedicated to Bali in Maharashtra. Today is Bali Pratipada, a day to honor King Bali. Bali Puja, also known as Bali Pratipada, is performed on the first day of Kartik Pratipada. Because of the boon conferred by the…
The Temple of the Trinity, located in Kuber Nagar of Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, was built by Sri Rajaji Swamigal. Lord Kubera Perumal is seen as the main deity in this temple, along with Sridevi and Bhoomadevi. Various other deities, such as Lord Lakshmi Narasimha, Nataraja Perumal, Chakrathalvar, and Lord Shiva, are also enshrined here….
The Temple of the Trinity, located in Kuberanagar of Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, was built by Sri Rajaji Swamigal. In this temple, Lord Kubera Perumal is seen as the main deity, along with Sridevi and Bhoomadevi. Various other deities, such as Lord Lakshmi Narasimha, Nataraja Perumal, Chakrathalvar, and Lord Shiva, are also enshrined here. Daily…
The Bisilu Maramma Temple in Mavalli, Bangalore, holds deep cultural and historical significance. Established during a time when the plague epidemic devastated the region. The temple was one of four Maramma shrines built in each corner of the village, believed to protect the people from the disease. Although the village has now become a part…
Sri Sundareshwara Shiva Temple, located at Bommavara village near Bangalore, has an intriguing legend. The Shiva lingam in the temple is notably beautiful, earning it the name “Sundareshwara,” meaning “beautiful Lord.” Villagers claim this temple was constructed by ghosts in a single night. The story dates back around 600 years when Bommavara was plagued by…
Arangetra Ayyanar or Sastha Temple is located at Tirupattur near Tiruchirappalli in Tamilnadu. This is said to be the only Ayyanar temple in Tamil Nadu with a rajagopuram (large entrance tower) and is also considered the largest temple dedicated to Ayyanar. Ayyanar is worshiped as the guardian deity of villages. In many villages, he appears…
