Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple is located in Chamarru village in Achampet Mandal, in the Palnadu region (earlier Guntur district) of Andhra Pradesh. The temple stands close to the banks of the sacred Krishna River, surrounded by peaceful greenery and village fields. The presiding deity is Lord Ganesha, worshipped as Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka. He is believed…
The Arsikere Shivalaya, also known as the Chandramouleshwara Temple, is a beautiful and highly artistic ancient Shiva temple located in Arsikere town in Hassan district of Karnataka. It is one of the most special creations of the Hoysala period and is famous for its unique star-shaped design, rare carvings, and rich sculptural work. The temple…
Rahu Temple is located in Rahuri village in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, on the banks of the Mula River.This temple is an important pilgrimage centre connected with the legend of Rahu from the time of Samudra Manthan. The temple is considered ancient, and the faith connected with Rahu here goes back to mythological times. Though the…
Today is Banashankari / Banada Hunnime (Pournami) The Banashankari Devi Temple is a very famous Hindu temple located at Cholachagudda near Badami in Bagalkot district, Karnataka. The temple is known as Banashankari or Vanashankari because it is situated in the sacred Tilakaaranya forest region. The presiding deity, Banashankari Devi, is also worshipped as Shakambhari, an…
Pratyangira Devi Temple is located in Brindavan, Wadair Santha area of Pudukkottai town, in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. This temple is a modern-era shrine dedicated to the powerful Goddess Pratyangira Devi. It was built in recent decades to provide a sacred space for Devi worship, homams, and spiritual protection rituals. Though not an ancient temple,…
Vashishtheshwar Mahadev, also known as Bateshwar Nath Mahadev Temple/Bateshwar Sthan a very sacred Shiva temple located near Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district, Bihar. The temple stands at the foot of Bateshwar hill, on the banks of the holy north-flowing River Ganga (Uttarvahini Ganga). The peaceful natural setting of hills, river, caves, and greenery gives the temple…
Bheemunipatnam, also called Bhimili, is a historic seaside town in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. The Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple is located near the Pavurallakonda hill, overlooking the Bay of Bengal. In ancient times, this region was believed to be known as Ekachakrapuram. The nearby hills and coastline were places of meditation and divine…
Ashtabujakaram, also called Ashtabuja Perumal Temple, is located in Vishnu Kanchi (Chinna Kanchipuram) in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. This temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the sacred temples glorified in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham by the Alwars between the 6th–9th centuries. The temple was originally built during the Pallava period around the 8th century…
Bodheswar Mahadev Temple is located near Bangarmau town in Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. The temple is believed to be several hundred years old, with its construction estimated around the 15th century. The ancient stone work and traditional design reflect the craftsmanship of its time and have been preserved through generations by local worshippers. The main…
Poojappura Nagarukavu is an ancient serpent temple located at Chadiyara, Poojappura, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Over 250 years old, Poojappura Nagarukavu is a major center for serpent worship in Kerala and is visited by thousands of devotees, particularly those seeking relief from Naga Dosha and family-related blessings. The temple’s serene natural setting, combined with deep devotional…
