Koneshwaram Temple in Srilanka is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Konanatha Swami and his consort Parvathi Devi as Mathumai Ammal. The temple is located on Swami Rock (a promontory) in Trincomalee, a port city in the Eastern province of Srilanka. Also called as Thirukonamalai Konesar Temple […]
0 Read MoreVishnupada Temple of Gaya is famous all over the world for conducting Shraddha rites for the ancestors. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu housing His actual lotus footprint. The very word ‘Vishnupada’ implies the lotus feet of Lord Vishnu. Located on the banks of the […]
4 Read MoreSita 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 […]
0 Read MoreNagapooshani 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 […]
0 Read MoreVitthala 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 […]
0 Read MoreSapta 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 […]
3 Read MoreAshwath 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 […]
0 Read MoreVadabhandeshwara 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 […]
6 Read MoreNuwara 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 […]
4 Read MoreThirthahalli 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 […]
1 Read MoreTirtha Yatra means sadhu-sanga, hari-katha, vigraha-aradhana, dhama-seva, prasada-sevana, dana-kriya and bhajana. One has to take association of devotees, hear the lilas of Hari, worship the Deity, serve the Lord in the holy place, partake prasadam, give in charity and perform bhajans. The purpose of Tirtha Yatra is to reconnect ourselves with God.