Archive for February, 2012

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    Kalady Megalith Pleasures
    There are three types of burial urns that are said to go back to around 2000 years. These have actually been excavated at a site in the region of Kalady which is has been researched on. These urns are said to be remains of archaeological excavation in this part of the world and they belong to the early Iron Age period or the megalithic period. These were found by Marottikudy Varkey somewhere near the St. Martin Kadavu on the banks of the River Periyar. There have been researches who have come across great findings here and the place was being dug up for constructing a house. There is an archaeology Museum at Thirupunithara Hill Palace who happened to visit the place in and then found the urn burials as something very extraordinary. He also said that these urns were all conical in shape and were quite different from the other urns  [...]
    Posted at February 29th, 2012 in Ancient Megaliths and Mysteries
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    Ranjangaon – Pilgrim Destination and travel guide
    If you are in the state of Maharashtra in India, then you must experience the pilgrim destinations in this part of the world. The Ashtavinayak tour, is one such great destination in this state which is famous for being the most pristine and the most idyllic land with great religious pleasures. The Ashtavinayak tour has eight temples of Lord Ganesha to be visited. These temples are related to the various episodes and legends related to Lord Ganesha’s life. These deities and idols in the temples are together called the Ashta Vinayak. It is said that there are certain rules to be followed  to go on these tours. You have to go to Moreshwar temple first in Moregaon, and then visit Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Theur and Lenyadri, Ozar and lastly Ranjangaon, and then complete the tour by visiting Moreshwar temple again. Vinayaka or Lord  [...]
    Posted at February 22nd, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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    Temple Attractions with the Kailashnatha Temple
    Kanchipuram is the land of temples with the most enthralling temple constructions. Built centuries back, this region has the dubious distinction of being ensconced in a temple ambience that is not easy to resist. While here, the tourist or the pilgrim must visit the Kailashnatha temple which is a unique construction of the Pal lava dynasty. With the presiding god as Lord Shiva, the Kailashnatha temple is a great combination of lovely sculpture, ancient construction and solid sandstone. Renovated over the years, the temple has a feeling of oneness and exudes an air of closeness to all. Kailashnatha has many of the South Indian features like the pilastered walls, the gopuras and wall surrounding the complex and the shikhara like a pyramid. A pilgrimage city Kanchipuram was the capital during the Pallava rule from the 7th to the 9th  [...]
    Posted at February 8th, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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    Ballaleshwar Ganesh Temple
    Amongst the most popular temples of Ganesha, the Ashtavinayak tour is a greatly famous pilgrimage. Most of the Indian devotees love to visit the eight temples and enjoy the bliss of being in the heavenly ambience of Lord Ganesha’s blessings Ballaleshwar or Ballal’s Lord temple is one of the temples of the Ashtavinayak tour. This is the only incarnation of this lord of obstacles that is known by the name of His devotee. Situated in the Pali village this temple lies at a distance of around 30 km from the region of Karjat in the district of Raigad in the state of Maharashtra in India. Located between the Sarasgad fort and the River Amba, this is a divine destination for all the devotees of Lord Ganesha. The original structure of the Ballaleshwar temple was made of wood and then in the year 1760, it was renovated and a stone  [...]
    Posted at February 1st, 2012 in Hindu Temples