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  Sri Narvadeshwar Temple is located in the Sujanpur Tira area of Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh State. Sri Narvadeshwar is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The walls are decorated with rich paintings from Bhagawat Purana, Shri Ramayana and Sri Mahabharata. Small temples have been built around the primary temple, comprising Sun god, Durga, Ganesha, Laxmi-Narayan, and Mahisashur Mardini. This temple was built in the Bhitti style of architecture. This temple was built in the year 1802. Timings 9.00 am to 6.00 pm How to reach the Temple 16 km from Hamirpur Nearby Temples Sri Jwalamukhi Temple – 41 km Bajinath Temple – 47 km Chamunda Devi Temple – 56 km Shri Bajreshwari Devi Temple – 60 km.

Sri Paidi Thalli Ammavari Temple is located in Vizianagaram District. This temple is one of the major religious places of Andhra Pradesh. This Temple has a history of the 18 th Century. This temple has a 5 tier Rajagopuram, Dwaja Stambham is placed inside the Gopuram.  The temple's internal walls and mandapa are designed with Hindu gods and goddesses idols. The temple flooring is made of hard rock stone. According to the legends the Goddess Paidimamba belonged to the Ganapathi Dynasty and that she was the sister of King Vijayaramaraju. During 1756 the King of Vijayanagaram had a constant rivalry with the King of Bobbili. In the Bobbili battle on 23rd January 1757 many Bobbili soldiers were killed and the Bobbili fort was almost destroyed. The wife of King Vijayaramaraju and his sister, who was suffering from “Masuchi” (Disease), tried to convince him to avoid war. On Vijayadasami the King Vijayaramaraju killed by Tandra Paparayudu. After listening she fainted and fell ill. She ...

Pahari Mandir is located in hilltop in Ranchi in the state of Jharkhand. The temple is dedicated to Shankara, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. This temple is located at 2140 feet above sea level and 350 feet above the ground. To reach the temple one has to climb 468 steps. The hillock also known as Richi Buru is famous for its breathtaking views of the city and some spectacular sunsets and sunrises. At the foot of this hill is the beautiful Ranchi Lake This temple was built in 15 th Century A.D This is the first temple in the country where the tricolour is hoisted. There is a large crowd of Shiva devotees during Sawan month and Shivaratri. Shravani Mela, Mahashivaratri, Varshik Mahotsava, Independence day and Republic day are the major days celebrated here. Best Time to Visit – September to February Temple Timings 4.30 am to 9.00 pm Pooja Schedule 4.30 am to 5.00 am – Mangala Aarti 6.30 am to 6.45 am – Saloni Aarti 8.30 am to 8.45 am – Manokamma Aarti 1.0...

  Sri Mallikarjun Swamy Temple is located at Chinmalla village in Afzalpur Taluk in Gulbarga district of Karnataka State. It is located on the banks of the Bhima River. This temple was built in the 12 th century A wonderful Shivling is mounted in the sanctum sanctorum of the sanctuary.   According to an inscription in this temple, the Yadava dynasty king Ramachandra's wife Mahamandaleshwari Mayi offered contributions in this temple. Another inscription on the walls describes the method of offering puja to Mallikarjuna. Maha Shivaratri is the most celebrated festival here How to reach the Temple 46 km from Gulbarga 17 km from Afzalpur 548 km from Bengaluru.

Guru Dwadashi is observed on the 12th day, and Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin is followed in South India. Whereas in North India the corresponding month is Kartik Masam. Popular belief is that Shri Vallabha an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya left the earth on the day. The day is also observed as Vaghbaras and Govatsa Dwadashi. The main ritual on the day is offering puja to cows and calves as it symbolizes auspicious prosperity. In some regions, Govatsa Dwadashi marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations. It is a very important day for the followers of  Lord Dattatreya. The first incarnation of Lord Dattatreya is Sreepada Sreevallabha. His birthplace is Pithapuram in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He reached Kuravapur (kurugadda) which is nearer to Raichur of Karnataka which is on the bank of the Krishna River and  performed penance there. He closed his avatar of Sreepadavallabha in the Krishna river on the day of " Aswayuja bahula Dwadashi " and the day i...

It is dedicated to worshiping cows as a thanksgiving gesture for their help in sustaining human life. It is also popularly known as ‘Nandini Vrat’ and is observed on the ‘Dwadashi’ (12th day) of the ‘Krishna Paksha’ in the ‘Ashwin’ month. In the north, it falls during Karthik Month It falls one day before the celebrations of ‘Dhanteras’. On this day devotees worship ‘Nandini’, the divine cow. It is believed that by doing so all their wishes will be fulfilled. In Maharashtra, this day is observed as ‘Vasu Baras’ and is the first day of the Deepavali festivities. On this day ‘Sripada Vallabha Aradhana Utsav’ is held at Pithapuram Datta Mahasamsthan in the state of Andhra Pradesh. In Gujarat, it is celebrated as ‘Vagh Baras’. The significance of this day is mentioned in  ‘Bhavishya Purana’. In some parts of Northern India, this day is also referred to as ‘Vagh’, which implies repaying one’s financial debts. Business People Clear their account books on this day in the North States. Peo...

It falls on the ‘Ekadashi’ of the Krishna Paksha during the month of ‘Kartik’. It generally falls in the month of October-November. While Rama Ekadashi is observed in the month of Kartik according to the North Indian calendar, it falls in the month of ‘Puratassi’ as per the Tamilian calendar. Besides in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra it occurs during the ‘Ashwayuj’ month. It is even observed in the month of ‘Ashwin’ in some parts of the country. It falls four days before the celebrations of Diwali, the festival of lights. It is a popular conviction that Hindu devotees can wash away their sins by keeping a sacred fast on this day. It is also mentioned in ‘Brahma-Vaivarta Purana’. It is believed that one who observes the sacred vrat will be freed from all his/her sins, even those that are the same as killing a Brahmin. A person who hears the glories of Rama Ekadashi will attain salvation and reach the supreme abode of Sri Hari Vishnu. It is also believe...

Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple is located at Peruvanam in Thrissur district in Kerala State. Here the deity is in the form of Lingam and facing in the West direction. It is one of the famous 108 Shiva temples in Kerala. This temple is built in the Kerala Style of architecture. It is surrounded by Bhadrakali and Subramanya temples on the west, a Sastha temple on the north, a Vishnu temple on the east, and a Durga temple on the south. Lord Shiva in dual linga form is the temple's main feature and the Lord is called “IRATTAYAPPAN” which denotes duality.  The Srikolvil of Madathilappan is the tallest Srikovil in South India. The temple stands on a 7-acre ground surrounded by a compound wall. The structure of Shrikovil (main shrine) is square-type, which is rare in Indian temples. Also, the inner courtyard can be reached from two sides, i.e. east and west while the main entrance lies on the east. The Irattayappan shrine has been built on a circular base. Also, the Matatthilappan Temple is si...

Sri Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple is located in Palakollu in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh State. It is one of the Pancharama Temple. The presiding deity of this temple is Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here Lord is in the form of Lingam with 2 feet height. The Shiva lingam at Ksheerarama temple is the tallest one and is found unique milky white color. Sri Adi Sankaracharya installed Sri Chakram in this temple. It is believed that staying one day in Kshirarama is equivalent to staying one year in Varanasi. The temple complex has many shrines, for many gods and goddesses like, Surya, Parvati, Lakshmi, Nagareshwara, Ganesha, Veerabhadra, the eight Matrikas, Durga, Brahma, Saraswati, Kartikeya, Bhairava, Nagadeva, Nataraja, Dattatreya, Nageshwara, Shani, Krishna and Radha, and Shiva. This temple Raja Gopuram measures 120 feet in height with 9 floors, constructed by Sri Alladu Reddy during the 14th Century, and Dhwaja Stamb...

  Sri Someswara Janardhana Swamy Temple is located in Bhimavaram town in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh State. Here Lord Shiva is Worshipped as Someswara Swamy. Sri Rajarajeswari Devi is the consort of Lord Shiva. It is one of the Pancharama Temples Here Shivalingam is 5 feet height and faces east direction. The lingam is smaller when compared to other Pancharama temples. The unique feature of this temple is that the color of the Shivaling will change depending on the lunar aspect. Shivaling will be white during Pournami (full moon nights), and it will be a shade of black during Amavasya days (dark nights). The temple is a storied structure with a 7-tier raja gopuram. The Goddess Annapurna is located on the top of Shiva Lingam seen on the temple's first floor and this kind of construction is unique and not seen anywhere in the country. This resembles the fact that Lord Shiva holds the Goddess Ganga on his head. There is a pond known as Somagundam situate...

Sri Amaralingeswara Swamy temple   is located in Amaravati, a small town on the banks of the Krishna River.  It is famous for its Amareswara Amaravati temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.  This temple is part of the famous Pancharama Kshetra Darshan Lord Amaralingeswara Swamy is 15 feet tall. Bala Chamundika is the consort of Lord Amaralingeswara Swamy The Shivalinga at this place is installed by Lord Indra. According to legend, Sivalinga was growing in size, and to stop its growth, a nail hit the top of the Sivalinga. When the nail dug into the Linga, blood oozed from the Sivalinga. As per the legend, Kumaraswamy broke the Lingam worn by Tarakasur as instructed by Lord Vishnu as he could not defeat the demon who had the Lingam on him. One of the places where the fragmented Lingam was placed by Lord Indra, is the Sri Amaralingeswara Temple. This temple exhibits the Dravidian style of architecture, built on a small hammock known as Krouncha Shaila. Skanda Purana...

  Sri Arkeshwara Swamy Temple is located in Gottalu Village in Mandya Taluk in the state of Karnataka. Sri Arkeshwara Swamy is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. This temple was built in the South Indian style of architecture. The place around the Shivalinga was surrounded by Avarkie Plants. So devotees called the portion of Shivalinga as Lord Arkeshwara Swamy. This temple was built in the 12 th Century. Devotees believe that victims of snake bites recover if their foreheads are smeared with the sandalwood paste of Lord Arkeshwara. They also believe that the snake bite victim recovers if they drink the theertha and take Prasada of the lord. Rathotsavam, Vijaya Dasami, and Karthika Masa are the important festivals celebrated in the Temple. According to temple sources, the place near Guththalu where the temple is located was said to have been a dense forest. Cows that belonged to the home of the chief of Channapana Doddi village in the Mandya district, which is over 1.5 km from Goththalu...