The legend is that there was a Brahmin called Brahmavatta Sudeva with his wife Sudeha. Though otherwise happy they did not have a child. So, on advice from Sudeha, he married her sister Ghushama. Ghushama…
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Two stories on the origin of the temple. First one tells us that during their vanavasa period Pandavas reached this place. One day, they saw an interesting scene; a cow flows its milk from its…
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A well-visited Hindu temple in the region. Legend of this Jyotirlinga is associated with Ravana-the demon king of Ramayana. He tried to carry Kailas mountain- the abode of Lord Shiva- to his country. Lord Shiva…
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Different stories on the origin of the temple. First one goes like this. Once upon a time the Vindhya Paravat requested Lord Shiva to take abode on its fold; the Lord agreed and came to…
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The legend is associated with the killing of the demon Tripurasur by Lord Shiva. The place got the name from the Bhima River that is flowing nearby. The present temple dates back to 18nth century…
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A famous Hindu temple of central India. The legend is that a demon called Daruka tormented the people of Avanti (ancient name of Ujjain). So, on prayers from the people of Avanti, Lord Shiva killed…
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The place is considered as the origin of river Godavari. The tradition tells us that on request from a sage called Gouthama the holy river Ganga came to Trimbakeshwar and came to be known as…
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The temple is on the high Himalayas; about 12000 feet from the sea level. The shrine is open for about six months; it remains closed during the winter (normally from mid October to first week…
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A famous hindu temple of South India; considered as second prominent (after Kasi) abode of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. Legend is that Lord Sriram, on his return from Sri Lanka, consecrated the Shiv Linga here;…
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A famous abode of Lord Shiva in South India; also a well-visited Hindu temple of India. According to the legend a princess called Chandravati went to a forest called ‘Kadalivana’ (present day Srisailam) to do…
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