The most famous Hindu temple of India; dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to the legend, the Viswanath temple at Kasi has a cosmic origin. Lord Brahma created a wonderful city called ‘panchakosi’ by his divine…
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The legend is that Lord Muruga used this place as the base camp in his battle against the demon Tarakasur. The idol at this temple is like a commander or Senapathi. Tiruchendur is considered second…
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A famous Hindu temple of India.The legend tells us that one day Goddess Mahalakshmi happened to see Lord Vishnu taking penance in the open air without even a shield to protect from the biting cold.…
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First amongst the Jyotirlinga temples. One of the famous Hindu temples of India. It is believed to be consecrated by Lord Chandra (the moon). The temple has a unique place in the history of India…
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A well-known Hindu temple in South India; a famous abode of Lord Muruga in Tamilnadu. The legend is that Goddess Parvati got a special fruit from the cosmic sage Narada. She announced a small contest…
Read MoreChardham of Uttarakhand -Introduction There are two temple clusters by the name ‘Chardham’ in India. One is traditional, popularised by Sankaracharya – the well-known reformer of Hinduism- and the other developed by local practice. The…
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Jyotirlinga Temples-Introduction The twelve Jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva are considered as the most sacred shrines of Lord Shiva worship in the country. The Jyotirlinga temples are spread across India; five in Western India, one…
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Muruga Worship-Introduction There is an interesting story on Muruga’s birth. One day when Lord Shiva matted with his wife Parvati his sperm accidentally fell on earth. It filled the entire universe; the heat of the…
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Legend of this Ashtavinayak is associated with the devotion of a boy called Ballala to Lord Ganesh. Ballala was an ardent devotee of Lord Ganesh. One day he organized a special pooja in his village-…
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A well-known, well-visited Hindu temple in India and one of the holiest temples for a devote Hindu. Offering Pindam (offering to the ancestors) here is a must to get Moksha or Salvation to the dead. …
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