Sita Kund, Gaya
Sita Kund in Gaya is the place where Sita Devi did the pind-daan offering to King Dasharatha. Located on the eastern bank of the Falgu river in Gaya city of Bihar, India, it is one of the most important holy sites in Gaya. Not just Sita […]
Nagapooshani Amman Temple, Srilanka
Nagapooshani Amman Temple in Nainativu of Srilanka is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, where the silambu i.e. anklets of Sati Devi fell. The temple is dedicated to Parvathi Devi known as Nagapooshani Amman or Indrakshi Amman. It is located on the Nainativu island in the […]
Vitthala Temple, Pandharpur
Vitthala Temple is the heart of Bhakti movement in central India. The temple is located in Pandharpur dham of Solapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It stands on the banks of the celebrated and sacred river Bhima which appears like a crescent moon as it […]
Sapta Hari Temples, Ayodhya
Sapta Hari Temples are the seven prominent Vishnu temples of Ayodhya dham in Uttar Pradesh, India. We usually hear about the Sapta Puris i.e. the seven sacred cities of India, among which, Ayodhya dham is a part. Here, we have Sapta Hari temples within one of […]
Ashwath Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Hubli
Ashwath Lakshmi Narasimha Temple in M K Hubli is the temple dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narasimha. This is a holy Narasimha Kshetra in Karnataka located on the banks of Malaprabha River. Across Dakshina Bharata, there are innumerable temples of Lord Narasimha. One such temple is Ashwath […]
Vadabhandeshwara Temple, Malpe
Vadabhandeshwara Temple is one of the few temples of Balarama in Bharat, outside the Vrajabhumi area. Vadabhandeshwara village is in the vicinity of the Malpe Port in Karnataka. The Deity of Sri Balarama was installed by Srila Madhvacharya. Who has not heard the name of Udupi […]
Nuwara Eliya, Srilanka
Nuwara Eliya in Srilanka is generally referred to as ‘Little England’ for its cool climate and connection to the British when they ruled over Srilanka as a colony. But far older and deeper than the British connection is its connection to the Ramayana era. Located in central […]
Thirthahalli Rameshwara Temple
Thirthahalli Rameshwara Temple is an ancient temple connected to Parashurama. It is one of the major pilgrimage centres in Karnataka. Thirthahalli Rameshwara temple is in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. Thirthahalli has been known for nature and the scenic beauty. The place is lush green due […]
Chikka Tirupati, Kolar
Chikka Tirupati or Bangara Tirupati is a very well known temple in Karnataka. Sri Prasanna Venkateshwara Swamy Temple which is the original name, is in Kolar district in the state of Karnataka. The temple took revival in the Chola period. According to Sthala Purana, this was […]
Nageshwar Nath Temple, Ayodhya
Nageshwar Nath temple in Ayodhya is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located at Swargadwar near Ram Ki Paidi in Ayodhya. After the disappearance of Lord Ramachandra, the city of Ayodhya was lost. King Vikramaditya restored the sacred city. Based on the Nageshwar Nath temple […]