Today is Sri Krishnendra Guruji’s 169th Aradhana Mahotsava Il ಶ್ರೀ ದಯಾಸಾಗರಾ ಯೋಗಿವರಾ ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣೇಂದ್ರ ದಿಗಂಬರಾ ll Krishnendra Guru was born towards the end of Eighteenth Century (18th Century) in Ananthapura district of Madras- Karnataka. He was born in the family of Rajapurohit and his Poorvashram name was “Ananth”. He was drawn towards vedadhyayana from a…
Tulsi Mandir is located in Jalandhar, Punjab state. Popularly known as Vrinda Devi Temple, it was built in memory of Vrinda Devi, a consort of the demon king Jalandhara. Inside the temple, there is a tank that once served as the demon’s bathing place. In Hindu belief, Tulsi, Tulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), or Holy Basil is…
Sri Siddi Vinayaka Temple is at Ganesh Gadda, near Rudraram village, a locality in the Sangareddy district of Telangana. Rudraram is known for its religious significance and is home to several temples. The temple showcases traditional Hindu architectural styles typical of the region’s temples. It includes a gopuram (ornate entrance tower), a mandapa (hall for…
Brahma Sarovar- Sarveshwar Temple is located at Kurukshetra in the state of Haryana. A sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Parama Shiva called Sarveshwar Mahadev stands within the Sarovar, accessible by a small bridge. Brahma Sarovar is the most attractive place in Kurukshetra. Its history is very interesting. It is said that Lord Brahma is said…
Ranabali Murugan Temple or Peruvyal Shiva Subramaniaswamy Temple is a Murugan temple located in Peruvyal near Devipattinam, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu.The temple is famous for its unique feature: Lord Murugan lies inside his weapon, Vel. The idol of Lord Murugan is called the “Shatru Samhaaram Vel” of the Lord Rana Bali Murugan Temple. The temple…
Shree Ghanteshwar Hanuman Temple is an ancient temple, with a self-manifested (swayambhu) idol of Lord Hanuman is located in Khar West, Mumbai.This famous Hanuman temple is known for its 100,000 bells, which devotees tie as offerings upon the fulfillment of their wishes. The temple is managed by the Shree Ghanteshwar Hanuman Jayanti Utsav Mandal. Any…
Bhutandevi Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Bhutandevi (Hidimbi), located in Hetauda city of Bagmati Province, Nepal. It is considered a sacred location for Hindu devotees as Bhutandevi is regarded as the sister of demoness Hidamba, who was later married to Lord Bhima (one of the Pandavas) and gave birth to Ghatokach…
Kundukkarai Sri Swaminatha Swami Temple is located near Kundukkarai in Ramanathapuram district-Tamil Nadu. This temple is around 300 years old and is considered very ancient. The main deity here is Lord Swaminatha Murugan. At the temple entrance, the Rajagopuram features symbols like Nandi, a spear (Vel), a peacock, a snake, and a flagpole, which attract…
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…
