5 Exquisite Temples in South-India to Explore: A Journey Through History and Culture
2 months ago

5 Exquisite Temples in South-India to Explore: A Journey Through History and Culture

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A journey through South India's lesser-known temples, each with a rich history and captivating architecture. From the intricate carvings of the Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala to the historical murals of the Pundarikaksha Temple in Tamil Nadu, these places offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of South India. Each temple is a testament to the enduring spirit of the region, where ancient traditions and modern practices intertwine to create a vibrant tapestry of faith and devotion.

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Seven high-altitude temples in India for spirituality seekers
6 days, 17 hours ago

Seven high-altitude temples in India for spirituality seekers

India TV News  

Image Source : Social media 1/7 Sri Hemkund Sahib, located at 4,329 m on the banks of Hemkund Lake, is a revered Sikh shrine, known for its scenic beauty, historical significance, and popular trekking routes. Image Source : Social media 3/7 Amarnath Temple, located at 13,000 feet in Jammu and Kashmir, is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, …

Tirupati board officials visit Tamil Nadu Vishnu temple for Kaisika Ekadasi 2024
1 week, 5 days ago

Tirupati board officials visit Tamil Nadu Vishnu temple for Kaisika Ekadasi 2024

India Today  

Officials of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams offered holy silk “vastrams” at the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu’s Srirangam on the auspicious occasion of “Kaisika Ekadasi”. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Officials of the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams present Holy silk ‘vastrams’ to the Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, on the auspicious occasion of ‘Kaisika Ekadasi’ Kaisika Ekadasi is observed in the …

5 famous temples to visit in India during New Year to seek blessings
2 weeks ago

5 famous temples to visit in India during New Year to seek blessings

India TV News  

Image Source : File Image 1/6 5 famous temples to visit in India during New Year to seek blessings Image Source : Social 2/6 It is situated in the Himalayas and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Image Source : Social 3/6 Somnath Temple is famous for the Gir Somnath Ji and is located on the western edge of the Indian …

From Triyuginarayan Temple To Badrinath Temple: 5 Indian Temples For A Serene Wedding
3 weeks, 6 days ago

From Triyuginarayan Temple To Badrinath Temple: 5 Indian Temples For A Serene Wedding

ABP News  

India is the land of temples, with many sacred shrines that reflects rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance. From Triyuginarayan Temple, where lord shiva and goddess parvati got married, to the famous Badrinath Temple, one can find many temples for marriages in old-wood charm and soothing beauty of culture. Here are five temples of India for a serene wedding: Triyuginarayan …

An ancient Siva temple associated with Sage Vyaghrapada
1 month ago

An ancient Siva temple associated with Sage Vyaghrapada

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: River Palar, once the lifeline of the ancient area called Tondaimandalam, comprising a large part of north Tamil Nadu, had a number of villages, towns, and cities which flourished along its banks. One such small village is Pulipurakovil which has a temple for Siva called Vyaghrapurishwara. It is known that Sage Vyaghrapada who had the legs of a tiger, …

An ancient Siva temple in Madhurantakam
1 month, 1 week ago

An ancient Siva temple in Madhurantakam

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Madhurantakam is well known for its Kodandarama temple, famously known as the Eri Katha Rama temple. Few know that there is a Siva temple closeby which is also ancient and referred to in Chola inscriptions as Arulakara Isvaram, although the deity is now known as the Arulalishwarar. The Arulalishwarar temple faces east with a modern arch at the entrance …

The Temple of Ganesha: A Symbol of Faith and Devotion in Tondaimandalam
2 months, 1 week ago

The Temple of Ganesha: A Symbol of Faith and Devotion in Tondaimandalam

New Indian Express  

This article provides a detailed overview of a temple dedicated to the god Ganesha in Chennai, India. The temple is one of the Padal Petra Sthalams, a significant pilgrimage site for the Nayanmars, a group of 63 important devotees of the god Shiva. The temple's history is intricately linked to the life of the god Shiva and his various incarnations. …

A Vishnu temple in Chennai suburb
2 months, 2 weeks ago

A Vishnu temple in Chennai suburb

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Paruthipattu, close to Avadi, in Thiruvallur district, on the outskirts of Chennai, has a Vishnu temple dedicated to Venkatavarada Perumal. Straight ahead is the principal sanctum for Venkatavarada Perumal flanked by Goddess Sridevi and Bhudevi. Perumal is in a standing pose, holding the Sankha and Chakra in the upper hands, with the right lower hand in abhaya hasta and …

Spiritual Sojourn: Visiting India’s Lesser Known Temples
3 months ago

Spiritual Sojourn: Visiting India’s Lesser Known Temples

ABP News  

India is a deeply religious country and spirituality plays an important role in the daily lives of its people. Chinese Kali Temple, Kolkata The Chinese Kali Temple in Kolkata, also known as the Kalighat Temple, is a unique blend of Hindu and Chinese culture. Golu Devta Temple, Uttarakhand Golu Devta Temple is located in Almora district of Uttrakhand and is …

At This 100 Year-old Temple In Telangana’s Kothakonda, Devotees Offer Pumpkin
3 months, 2 weeks ago

At This 100 Year-old Temple In Telangana’s Kothakonda, Devotees Offer Pumpkin

News 18  

Kothakonda is a beautiful village located in the Karimnagar district of Telangana. It is known for the famous temple dedicated to Sri Veerabhadra Swamy. The Kothakonda Sri Veerabhadra Swamy temple has a history of 100 years. Kothakonda Veerabhadra Swamy Jatara is held every year during the Sankranti festival. People having trouble conceiving a child pray to Lord Veerabhadra Swamy for …

Lko’s Dwarikadheesh Temple: A 400-year-old | marvel with mystical allure
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lko’s Dwarikadheesh Temple: A 400-year-old | marvel with mystical allure

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow The Dwarikadheesh Temple in the Old City here stands as a testament to centuries of devotion and architectural splendour. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, worshipped here as Dwarikadheeh, the “King of Dwarika.” HT Image According to historian Ravi Bhat, “ The temple’s idol is believed to be approximately 400 years old, making the temple a site of …

What is special about Chennai’s five iconic temples?
4 months ago

What is special about Chennai’s five iconic temples?

The Hindu  

KAPALISHWARAR TEMPLE, MYLAPORE Chennai’s most iconic shrine, it is one of the Padal Petra Sthalams or temples eulogised by the 63 important Saivite devotees, collectively called the Nayanmars. PARTHASARATHI SWAMI TEMPLE, THIRUVALLIKENI The Parthasarathi Svami temple is one among the 108 Divya Desams and the only one strictly within Chennai’s city limits. MARUNDISHWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUVANMIYUR The Marundishwarar temple is also …

Even as DK Shivakumar backtracks on claims of black magic rituals at a Hindu temple, he refers to Lord Shiva's Rajarajeswara Temple as a Devi Temple
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Even as DK Shivakumar backtracks on claims of black magic rituals at a Hindu temple, he refers to Lord Shiva's Rajarajeswara Temple as a Devi Temple

Op India  

On Friday, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar backtracked from his claims that black magic rituals involving animal sacrifice were performed at the Rajarajeswara Temple in Kannur against the Karnataka government. Privileged to have received the blessings of Rajarajeshwari temple a while back.” However, an X user who goes by the handle @HKUpdate, a global community of dedicated Keralites with a …

Devuni Gadapa Witnesses Muslims Women During Ugadi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Devuni Gadapa Witnesses Muslims Women During Ugadi

Deccan Chronicle  

Anantapur: A large number of Muslim devotees, mostly women, offered traditional offerings to Goddess Nancharamma and Lord Venkateswara Swamy at Devuni Gadapa Temple in Kadapa on occasion of the Ugadi festival on Tuesday. Muslim women from Kadapa and its surrounding offering sari and essential commodities to the Goddess treating her as Beebi Nancharamma, wife of Lord Venkateswara Swamy, is a …

Durga temple decks up for Shivaratri
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Durga temple decks up for Shivaratri

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : The temple authorities of Sri Durga Malleswara Varla Devasthanam said elaborate arrangements were made for the week-long Maha Sivarathri festivities at the temple atop Indrakeeladri from Friday. Expecting that around 1.5 lakh devotees would take a holy dip at Krishna river as part of Shivaratri celebrations, the temple authorities made special arrangements at Durga ghat, Punnami ghat and …

All set for Shivaratri at Mukhalingam, Varanasi of South
9 months, 2 weeks ago

All set for Shivaratri at Mukhalingam, Varanasi of South

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhaptnam: Preparations are in full swing for the four-day Shivaratri celebrations at the historic Sri Mukhalingam Temple on the banks of River Vamsadhara in Mukhalingam village of Jalumuru mandal in Srikakulam district. On the Shivaratri day, lakhs of devotees flock to the Sri Mukhalingam Temple and have Chakratirtha Snanam in the Vamsadhara River, seeking blessings from Lord Shiva. Visakhapatnam DIG …

New Grand Balaji Temple Rises Near Bhongir
9 months, 2 weeks ago

New Grand Balaji Temple Rises Near Bhongir

Deccan Chronicle  

The new temple is considered one of the beautiful and biggest Balaji temples in south India. Around 25,000 devotees, including some VVIPS, participated in the consecration, while over a lakh people visited the temple in the last one week. The hill, where the new temple was built, was named "Swarnagiri", while the temple will be called "Yadadri Tirumala Devasthanam". Speaking …

Mahashivratri 2024: 5 must-visit temples in Ujjain for spiritual awakening
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mahashivratri 2024: 5 must-visit temples in Ujjain for spiritual awakening

India TV News  

Mahashivratri, the ‘Night of the Great Shiva,’ is a sacred Hindu festival celebrated annually, honouring Lord Shiva, the ‘Destroyer and Regenerator’ within the Hindu trinity. Here are five must-visit temples in Ujjain for an enriching Mahashivratri experience in 2024 Mahakaleshwar Temple: Image Source : GOOGLEMahakaleshwar Temple This iconic temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is the heart of Ujjain. Kal …

Temples in Warangal and Karimnagar Recall Lord Ram’s Visits to Their Regions
11 months ago

Temples in Warangal and Karimnagar Recall Lord Ram’s Visits to Their Regions

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal/Karimnagar: The consecration ceremony of Lord Rama’s idol in Ayodhya was celebrated in several temples in erstwhile combined districts of Warangal and Karimnagar, where He is believed to have visited along with His wife Sita and brother Lakshmana. According to popular folklore, Lord Rama was believed to have visited Valmidi of Palakurthy, Jidikal of Jangaon, Ellanthakunta of Jammikunta, Ramagiri Fort …

PM Modi visits Thriprayar Sree Ramaswami Temple in Thrissur
11 months ago

PM Modi visits Thriprayar Sree Ramaswami Temple in Thrissur

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Sree Ramaswami Temple, Thriprayar, in Thrissur district of Kerala, a famous Ram temple in South India, on January 17. The Prime Minister’s visit to the temple on the banks of Thriprayar River, devoted to Lord Rama, gains importance in the wake of the consecration at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. …

Beyond Ayodhya: 7 lesser-known Shri Ram temples worth exploring in 2024
11 months, 1 week ago

Beyond Ayodhya: 7 lesser-known Shri Ram temples worth exploring in 2024

Hindustan Times  

The nation is currently immersed in spiritual excitement as we gear up for the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22. While all eyes are on the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, there are numerous other magnificent and grand Shri Ram temples across the country waiting to be explored. If you are looking for a peaceful religious retreat, …

Kerala: Thirunelli temple is being renovated
11 months, 1 week ago

Kerala: Thirunelli temple is being renovated

The Hindu  

The Thirunelli temple, believed to be 5,000 years old, is dedicated to Vishnu. Every year, thousands of devotees throng the banks of the Papanashini River during the new moon days in the Malayalam months of Thulam and Karkidakom to perform pithrutharpanam. Meanwhile, around Sabarimala, with its Ayyappan temple, huge infrastructure projects, such as an airport and an elevated rail network, …

Tirumala shines in glorious celebration of Janmashtami
1 year, 3 months ago

Tirumala shines in glorious celebration of Janmashtami

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The temple town and its surroundings in Tirumala radiated a fresh aura of devotion and spirituality on Thursday as thousands of devotees flocked to various shrines in celebration of the Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Later at night, Bangaru Vakili inside the Srivari temple hosted the Ekantha Tirumanjanam and Dwadasa Aradhana for the utsava idols of Sri Ugra Srinivasa Murthy, Sri …

Jammu's Tirupati Balaji temple now open
1 year, 6 months ago

Jammu's Tirupati Balaji temple now open

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The newly constructed Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Jammu has opened its doors to devotees after a grand Maha Samprokshanam ceremony, held during the auspicious Mithuna lagnam between 7:30 am and 8:15 am on Thursday. Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his joy at the establishment of the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Jammu, stating that it would bring the blessings of …

Eknath Shinde, Fadnavis participate in bhoomi puja for TTD’s Venkateswara temple in Navi Mumbai
1 year, 6 months ago

Eknath Shinde, Fadnavis participate in bhoomi puja for TTD’s Venkateswara temple in Navi Mumbai

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony for TTD’s Shri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The world’s richest Hindu temple trust, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, has constructed temples in various cities across the country like Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kanyakumari, and now in Navi …

Leaders of all parties will be invited for Srivari Kalyanam: Gangula
1 year, 7 months ago

Leaders of all parties will be invited for Srivari Kalyanam: Gangula

Deccan Chronicle  

KARIMNAGAR: The construction works of the Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple will be taken up with Bhukarshanam on Monday in Karimnagar city and will be completed within a year. Karimnagar MP and TS BJP unit chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar, former MP and Congress leader Ponnam Prabhakar will be invited for the grand event of Srivari Kalyana Mahotsavam which will be held …

Ram Lalla to be depicted as an archer at Ayodhya temple
1 year, 8 months ago

Ram Lalla to be depicted as an archer at Ayodhya temple

The Hindu  

The idol of Ram Lalla to be installed at the under-construction temple in Ayodhya will be in the form of an archer and carved out of "krishna shila" or black stone from Karnataka, the trust entrusted with the work has decided. At its two-day meeting which concluded here late Tuesday evening, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust finalised the …

Check out this traveller's list of 15 must-visit temples in Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

Check out this traveller's list of 15 must-visit temples in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

A traveller has shared a list of the most enchanting temples one can visit in Karnataka on Twitter. Also known for its amazing stone structures such as the musical pillars and the stone chariot - known for being featured on the ₹50 currency notes - this temple dates back to the 15th century. Virupaksha Temple, Hampi: Karnataka's Hampi is a …

Shiva temples decked up for Shivaratri festival
1 year, 10 months ago

Shiva temples decked up for Shivaratri festival

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: Lord Shiva temples in the region have geared up in form for the auspicious Shivaratri festival. The historic temples Lepakshi and Hemavathi in Satya Sai district, the Mahanandi in Nandyal, the Kati Koteswara temple in YSR district and the Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy temple in Tadipatri have been tastefully decorated for the grand occasion. APSRTC plies more than 600 buses …

Mahashivratri 2023: Famous Lord Shiva Temples to Visit in South India
1 year, 10 months ago

Mahashivratri 2023: Famous Lord Shiva Temples to Visit in South India

News 18  

MAHASHIVRATRI 2023: Mahashivratri is an important day for all devotees of Lord Shiva and temple visit is a must. On this day, to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and to witness some of the grand celebrations, you can plan a visit to some ancient and famous Shiva temples in the southern states. Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is …

Sri Lankan Tamil Hindus seek India’s support as Sinhala govt targets temples
1 year, 11 months ago

Sri Lankan Tamil Hindus seek India’s support as Sinhala govt targets temples

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 29, 2022 10:30 IST Kanniya hot springs, a set of wells about 10 kilometres from Trincomalee town along the A-12 highway, is a sacred spot for Hindus in Sri Lanka. A Buddha statue, built after the Sri Lankan Army won the civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in 2009, can be seen a short …

Two temples remain open, hold rituals on solar eclipse day
2 years, 1 month ago

Two temples remain open, hold rituals on solar eclipse day

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI/KAKINADA: While almost all the temples have closed their doors to avoid ill-effects of the solar eclipse on Tuesday, the Srikalahastheeswara temple in the heart of Srikalahasti town in Tirupati district remained open. During the eclipse, the temple undertook a special abhishekam to the presiding deity, Lord Vayu Lingeshwara and continued with the Rahu Kethu pujas for devotees. Normally, those …

11th century Shiva temple draws devotees in large numbers
2 years, 4 months ago

11th century Shiva temple draws devotees in large numbers

Deccan Chronicle  

NELLORE: A 11th century shrine of Sri Udaya Kaleshwara Swamy at Gandavaram village in Kodavalur mandal has been attracting devotees from various parts of the state as people believe that worshipping Lord Shiva in this temple would cure chronic diseases. The unique feature of the temple is that first rays of the sun fall on the idol of the presiding …

Andhra Pradesh’s Lepakshi temple: A marvel in stone
2 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh’s Lepakshi temple: A marvel in stone

The Hindu  

It’s a land strewn with as many stories and myths as beautiful sculptures and carvings. The Veerabhadra Swami temple here, which has found a place on UNESCO’s tentative list of world heritage sites in India for 2022, is obviously the focal point. For every part of the temple, there are two layers of stories — one that links it to …

Srikalahasti temple to introduce Swarna Rahu-Ketu Puja
2 years, 7 months ago

Srikalahasti temple to introduce Swarna Rahu-Ketu Puja

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The world-renowned Lord Shiva temple at Srikalahasti town, revered as ‘Dakshina Kasi’ and is known nationwide for performing Rahu-Ketu and other dosha nivarana pujas, is contemplating to introduce a Swarna Rahu-Ketu Puja. Once the state accords administrative sanction, this will be the first time in the history of the ancient temple that the Rahu-Ketu puja will be performed with …

A temple named after an ancient region of India
2 years, 7 months ago

A temple named after an ancient region of India

New Indian Express  

Varada Desika, the son of Vedanta Desika of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, had come to Srikakulam, and wrote the Bhagavat Dhyana Padhati, 12 Sanskrit verses in praise of Andhra Vishnu. The Andhra Vishnu temple bears as many as 32 inscriptions; the earliest was a grant given in 1132 CE by Velanati Gonda of Chandolu, and the last one, dated 26 …

Wish to visit all 51 Shaktipeeths: PM Modi at Bangladesh's Jeshoreshwari Kali temple
3 years, 8 months ago

Wish to visit all 51 Shaktipeeths: PM Modi at Bangladesh's Jeshoreshwari Kali temple

Hindustan Times  

Praying for a Coronavirus-free world at Bangladesh's Jeshoreshwari Kali temple early on Saturday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he feels fortunate to visit the goddess just ahead of the Chaitra Navratri. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered his prayers at Jeshoreshwari temple in Bangladesh's southwestern Shatkhira district. Today, I was fortunate enough to bow my head before Maa …

PM Modi offers prayer at Matua temple in Bangladesh
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi offers prayer at Matua temple in Bangladesh

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at a Matua temple in Bangladesh's Orakandi, the birthplace of Hindu mystic figure and Matua community's spiritual guru Harichand Thakur. Earlier during the day, the prime minister also paid a visit to the centuries-old Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Ishwaripur village in Bangladesh's southwestern Shatkhira district, bordering India. Ahead of his visit to …

‘God and Goddess’ for Supporters, Temple Dedicated to Jayalalithaa, MG Ramachandran to be Inaugurated Today
3 years, 10 months ago

‘God and Goddess’ for Supporters, Temple Dedicated to Jayalalithaa, MG Ramachandran to be Inaugurated Today

News 18  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Palaniswami on Saturday will inaugurate a temple in Madurai dedicated to the former CM Jayalalithaa and her political mentor MG Ramachandran. The temple, which was commissioned by the state Revenue Minister RB Udhayakumar whom Jayalalithaa had first inducted into the cabinet — has been constructed on a one-and-a-half-acre plot near the city’s T Kallupatti area at …

Karnataka: Hoysala-era Mahakali idol at ASI protected Temple damaged
4 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka: Hoysala-era Mahakali idol at ASI protected Temple damaged

Op India  

A Hoysala-era idol of Mahakali at the Doddagaddavalli Temple near Hassan district, Karnataka was found damaged on Friday. Info by: Shashidhara HG pic.twitter.com/oq0PCeaOJD — Seethalakshmi Rao November 20, 2020 Shivakant Bajpai, Superintending Archaeologist of Bengaluru Circle, told The Hindu, “I have spoken to Hassan SP R. Srinivasa Gowda about the incident and we will definitely take action against those who …

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